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Help required for buying budget IEMs

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/help-required-for-buying-budget-iems.165706/

Chandrahas007
Chandrahas007 Original post #1
Nov 4, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Hi friends,

I want to buy a new pair of IEMs since I lost my Creative EP-630s recently! :cry::cry::cry: They were a nice pair.

My budget is around Rs.1500.

I've short-listed some of the models that many people were recommending. They are:

1. Creative EP-830 (I know this is an old model but if it gives good performance, I don't mind.)
2. Brainwavz M1
3. Sennheiser CX-180
4. SoungMAGIC PL-21

What I'm looking for is a balanced faithful reproduction of sound. I appreciated bass but I also want clear mids and highs. I'm also looking for comfort levels since I would be wearing them for long hours. Good accessories would be appreciated.

I'm unable to decide between these. Please help me out.

And please don't suggest Tekfusion Twinwoofers. I haven't tried them but I noticed lot of trolling and the reviews are not consistent. Everyone is giving their own opinion.

I've also seen PL-30. They might be better than the PL-21 in sound quality but I don't like the design and looks. (Those red and blue indicators look odd!)

Any other good ones I may have missed may also be suggested.

Thanks in advance.
W
Nov 4, 2012 at 11:04 AM
soundmagic E10 is the best option for ~1500(E series is better than older PL series).