Best In-Ear Monitors under $100 - Page 2 - Team-BHP

sids911 · 30th October 2007, 11:37

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

I picked up both Shures from India itself, with B&W. The official importer is based in Mumbai.

Can you share contact details?

Sks_Biker · 30th October 2007, 12:49

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1. Shure SE110
2. Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3
3. Etymotic ER6i
4. Sennheiser CX-300
5. Bose Triport IE

Out of these you may directly cut off the Bose please. Sound seems out of control and not worth the price

I have a CX-300, its worth in its cheaper form ep-630 from creative. If you like the sound signature, get that

The Ety is more suitable for analytical listening and will lack bass compared to others.
Between the other two I'd prefer the UE.

I currently use CX-300 for daily use and a V-moda Vibes occasionally. If you are willing to order from Singapore try getting a Mylarone X3 or XB (if you like the bass a bit more).
The most bang for buck IEM I have heard. The seller is available at
Jaben Network
He is very cooperative (met him personally a couple of times) and has shipped to India before.

If you are on a budget (<5k) and want absolute bass I still have to come across a better one than Beyer DTX-50! Pure and deep bass, though the mids and high are a bit compromised coz of this.

hydrashok · 30th October 2007, 13:59

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Originally Posted by sids911

Can you share contact details?

Shure, no problem

Indian Reps:
SUN INFONET
3/31, 3rd Floor
West Patel Nagar
New Delhi, India 110 008
Phone: [91] 11 25889248
Fax: [91] 11 25889252
Email: info@sungroup.net
Website: sungroup

Find the dealer nearest to you here:
Shure - India

sids911 · 30th October 2007, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Sks_Biker

I currently use CX-300 for daily use and a V-moda Vibes occasionally.

How are the V-Moda Vibes when compared to CX-300? The prices seem less and reviews quite positive!

Btw, thanks for Jaben Networks link. They seem to ship internationally for free!

Sks_Biker · 30th October 2007, 18:29

The Vibes are better than the CX-300. The bass is more controlled but present and the mids and high are better too. Overall a better buy compared to CX-300. But according to what I've heard.. err read, the JBL 220 reference is not far behind.

And yeah Jaben is a really nice store to deal. Try to contact Wilson, really helpful guy with a lot of emphasis on customer happiness than business.

I'll prolly go there again for a Livewires custom earphones

sids911 · 1st November 2007, 00:39

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Originally Posted by Sks_Biker

I'll prolly go there again for a Livewires custom earphones

What are these? U mean they have a audiologist and take your ear samples and all??

Btw, I am inclining towards V-Moda Vibes. Heard a lot good about them and they seem value for money.
But...they have traditional Dynamic drivers, not Armatures which newest ones flaunt. Does it matter? Hows the breaking in?(Never thot I would ask about earplugs breaking-in in a automotive forum

)

Ciao! Happy Halloween!

Sks_Biker · 1st November 2007, 08:45

No need to go to audiologist if you go to Jaben. He will take the impression. The Livewires are dual armature IEMs, best bang for buck in customs.

Where are you getting V-modas from? I ordered it directly from their website and they shipped it to Malaysia for me. Pretty decent customer service.

If you are getting it from the US/elsewhere, why not try to up your budget a lil bit and get Futuresonic Atrio M5? Other than the not so traditional design its said to be v good. I will be ordering it soon

Yeah the dynamic drivers of the V-moda do need some break in and it seems to help a bit in getting a more controlled sound signature. I just ran pink noise and some songs (with silence in between) for few days. Good enough for me

redrage · 7th December 2007, 15:48

How good is creative EP 630.I would like to go in for a "budget" but good earphones in the range of EP 630 (~Rs 1200). Does it have any contenders or its the sole choice? I prefer good bass and mid should be decent as well.

Harbir · 7th December 2007, 18:08

I have Etymotic ER4, which for over a decade was the only in ear monitor around, and today is still one of the best, if not the best. You could say that the segment was invented by Etymotic.

At the lower price level, the ER6 or ER6i are difficult to beat. A friend of mine got the E2C and said he couldn't imagine how it could get any better than that, then he used my ER4 and decided to try the ER6i. As soon as he got them, he sold the Shure.

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30th October 2007, 18:29	#20 (permalink)
Sks_Biker BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 54	The Vibes are better than the CX-300. The bass is more controlled but present and the mids and high are better too. Overall a better buy compared to CX-300. But according to what I've heard.. err read, the JBL 220 reference is not far behind. And yeah Jaben is a really nice store to deal. Try to contact Wilson, really helpful guy with a lot of emphasis on customer happiness than business. I'll prolly go there again for a Livewires custom earphones

1st November 2007, 08:45	#22 (permalink)
Sks_Biker BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 54	No need to go to audiologist if you go to Jaben. He will take the impression. The Livewires are dual armature IEMs, best bang for buck in customs. Where are you getting V-modas from? I ordered it directly from their website and they shipped it to Malaysia for me. Pretty decent customer service. If you are getting it from the US/elsewhere, why not try to up your budget a lil bit and get Futuresonic Atrio M5? Other than the not so traditional design its said to be v good. I will be ordering it soon Yeah the dynamic drivers of the V-moda do need some break in and it seems to help a bit in getting a more controlled sound signature. I just ran pink noise and some songs (with silence in between) for few days. Good enough for me

7th December 2007, 18:08	#24 (permalink)
Harbir BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York City and Richmond, VA Posts: 98 View My Garage	I have Etymotic ER4, which for over a decade was the only in ear monitor around, and today is still one of the best, if not the best. You could say that the segment was invented by Etymotic. At the lower price level, the ER6 or ER6i are difficult to beat. A friend of mine got the E2C and said he couldn't imagine how it could get any better than that, then he used my ER4 and decided to try the ER6i. As soon as he got them, he sold the Shure.