Best iem on Reddit
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#1
Truthear
4.1
(36)
"Truthear X crinacle zero: red"
"The truthear nova is an upgrade from the hexa and you can get a really good price on it still on aliexpress right now."
"Great all rounders in sale right now would be the TruthEar Nova."
"I think the truthear novas are perhaps what you are looking for."
"They really are the baseline that everything is measured off of."
"Truthear Hexa are the most neutral sound and have outstanding imaging."
"IEM - Truthear Zero Red if you have big ears."
"Budget: Truthear x Crinacle Zero OG (Blue) or Red (I preferred the Blue for gaming)"
"Idk if it will suit your needs but i really enjoyed truthear gate for 4 months"
"For Orchestral Film Scores I use the Truthear Zero : Red."
#2
Moondrop
4.1
(24)
"I like the moondrop aria."
"Moondrop blessing 3 and crinacle x moondrop blessing was what i use and ado sounds amazing from them"
"I am using moon drop blessing 3 and they are so good imho."
"The best option under 25$ USD without any doubt."
"I’d go for Aria 2, but since mas cheap si hbb kai, why not try."
"Check out the Moondrop Aria or Tin HiFi T3 Plus—they both give great clarity."
"I like the moondrop chu 2 a lot."
"2. Moondrop chu 2 (I'm familiar with moondrop space travel tws that's why I'm keen towards moondrop)"
"Check out the Moondrop Chu 2 DSP."
"Moondrop ChuII."
#3
Simgot
4.4
(22)
"No particular order:
Simgot EM6L
FiiO JH5
Hidizs MP145/144
Supermix"
"Get the Simgot Supermix 4"
"Best 100 - Simgot Supermix4."
"Ew300"
"You will enjoy the EW300 the most and it's mainly due to their comfort"
"The simgot EM6L is the best iem that i’ve tried for gaming and for music is pretty good too."
"Simgot supermix 4. Easily dethrones my ole 7hz timeless and s12."
"I currently have the super mix 4 and I really like them."
"You should check the Simgot EW300."
"Simgot em6l."
#4
KZ
3.7
(19)
"Kz EDC Pro, great iem 4$. In some countries its 1$. For me it is better than hola, piccolo, castor and even truthear zero blue"
"I'd say my fave is the blon, sound quality and fit is perfect for me."
"KZ castor"
"KZ Saga is one o the best sounding IEM's under $30 i have heard."
"KZ PRX."
"Maybe try out planar iems PRX,S08 or S12."
"KZ Saga (Balanced) is $11.27 on AliExpress right now."
"Being a basshead and after some research I ordered the castors bass version."
"The Kz EDC pro are getting some hype for being real cheap and relatively well tuned."
"KZ Libra over all of those."
#5
Xenns
4.6
(14)
"I use the Xenns Tea Pro all day everyday for gaming."
"The xenns tea pro are an amazing all around iem."
"I ended up getting the Xenns tea pro."
"Xenns tea pro all the way."
"Xenns tea pro.."
"XENNS Tea Pro without a doubt."
"I love the xenns tea pro."
"Kiwi Ears KE4, Xenns Tea Pro, or Ziigaat x Jays Audio Estrella."
"I like my xenns tea pro.. very good imaging and soundstage.."
"XENNS Mangird Tea Pro might be what you are looking for."
#6
Letshuoer
4.5
(12)
"S08, Explorer is two wonderful and safe choice."
"Letshuoer S12 Pro!"
"Letshuoer S12 2024 anniversary edition (this is my favorite) only 2024 units world wide."
"S12 2024, sliivo sl41 mkii and aful explorer."
"S12 2024.They're my mini Arya Organic to-go."
"Letshouer S12 2024 Anniversary Edition."
"I use the letshuoer s12. They're planar iems."
"I'm genuinely happy with it, it sounds kinda warm and bassy."
"Letshuoer s08, kefine delci."
"Takes EQ very well if you don't stick to its tune."
#7
AFUL
4.4
(11)
"Aful explorer"
"AFUL Explorer for me. Small, light, easy to insert with great fit and stability."
"In my opinion, AFUL P5. I haven't heard everything, but it is superior to everything I have heard under $350."
"Aful Performer5 (this one I already have - best I ever heard in my life, absolutely love them)."
"Aful Explorer is one of your better bets if it’s still on sale."
"I would lean toward the AFUL Explorer on sale this week for around $100."
"I bought the aful explorer for less than 100€."
"Aful explorer."
"AFUL Explorer (more mid-bass punch than sub-bass grunt)."
"Aful Explorer and the OG Delci would be a good pick."
#8
Kiwi Ears
4.3
(11)
"I got both Letshouer S12 Pro and Kiwi Ears Quintet. Both are fantastic."
"These are one of the best *1st pairs* to get"
"Kiwi Ears KE4, Xenns Tea Pro, or Ziigaat x Jays Audio Estrella."
"Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Kiwi Ears Forteza"
"Kiwi ears orchestra lite would be great for classical. good stage and excellent separation, non-fatiguing"
"I really enjoy the Quintet. Great for music and has decent soundstage."
"Kiwi ears cadenza."
"I’d look into a kiwi ears orchestra lite, sounds like you would like it a lot."
"My go-to warm IEMs are the Kiwi Ears Cadenza and the Truthear Zero Red."
"3 Kiwi Ears Quintet."
#9
Ziigaat
4.2
(11)
"Ziigaat Doscinco gets my vote but the Estrella is on sale for $239 Amazon black Friday and I love mine."
"Kiwi Ears KE4, Xenns Tea Pro, or Ziigaat x Jays Audio Estrella."
"It's called the ziigaat x fresh reviews arete."
"Ziigaat Cincotres with your Qudelix doing a slight bass lift would be a great choice."
"The Ziigaat Doscinco or Dunu DaVinci are the best if you want a warmer sound signature."
"Ziigaat Cincotres or Doscinco if you like a little more bass."
"Ziigaat Cincotres or Doscinco if you like a little more bass."
"Ziigaat Arete. These now often get discounts that drop the price to 220-230 USD."
"I've heard people say dunu sa6 mk2 or ziigaat x jays audio Estrella are good for metal."
"You can try Ziigaat Nuo I use them now a great and balanced sound."
#10
Thieaudio
4.5
(10)
"Monarch MK3! mest mk2!"
"Any of these three are out of the box able to reproduce the sound how it was intended"
"I really love it for Metal and its also very good for like dupstep."
"I love my Hype4, pretty much perfect to my ears."
"Love the Thieaudio Hype 4 and Hiby Crystal 6 I have for metal."
"Within your budget are the thieaudio hype 4 and one of the best sets in the price range."
"Hype 4, or performer 7 gets my vote."
"Thieaudio hype 4 would be awesome for that"
"Thieaudio hype 4, ziigaat doscinco, mangird tea 2 are my favorites in that $300 range."
"Slightly above your price bracket mentioned, but I have had my eyes on the THIEAUDIO Hype 4."
#11
Kefine
4.4
(9)
"If you find a sale, Kefine klean."
"Kefine Klean is nowadays the default recomendation."
"I would suggest you get the Kefine Klean instead of the Delci."
"I suggest Kefine Klean honestly, the safest option around $50."
"The Kefine Delci can be a nice choice with a warm, bassy tuning"
"Kefine Delci."
"Kefine Delci very good."
"Kefine Delci or Aful Explorer are my picks."
"Kefine delci, simgot ew300, mp143, cca hydro are good for rock."
#12
7Hz
4.3
(9)
"7hz zero 2 are the best allrounder in that price range."
"7hz timeless is my second favorite IEM."
"Try the 7hz Zero 2."
"7hz Zero or the Zero:2 version."
"7hz Timeless are amazing but can be unconformable for certain ear types."
"I have 7hz Zero (1,not 2), Truthear Zero Red, Truthear Hexa and Supermix 4."
"The normal 7hz Zero also works pretty well."
"Agree with /u/blzd69 the Tangzu Wan’er would be a good choice and also the 7Hz Zero 2 is another to consider."
"Zero 2."
#13
QKZ
4.1
(8)
"Don't let the price fool you. its one of the best bass focused IEM below 10k."
"Also, you could check the QKZxHBB for a warm and pretty bassy iem."
"QKZ X HBB, Tangzu waner SG & KZ Castor (improved bass) version is good IEMS to start."
"I really enjoy the QKZ X HBB for said applications."
"For good and also somewhat big bass under $20, sadly, your options are QKZxHBB."
"Try mo yung QKZ x HBB"
"I had WAY more fun listening to QKZ."
"If you want something more bassy, like focused more on bass, QKZxHBB."
#14
Kiwi
4.8
(6)
"A warm extremely well performing IEM that you can find on sale on Aliexpress for just under $30."
"Just get a kiwi cadenza and call it a day."
"Another one for the kiwi cadenza, it’s neutral but a fun neutral not sterile."
"I love my Cadenza a lot. Would recommend for first pick."
"Kiwi Ears Cadenza"
"I really like the Cadenza in that price range."
#15
Dunu
4.0
(7)
"You should check the Dunu Titan S2."
"Something balanced like ew300, Dunu Titan S2 or moondrop Aria 2 should be fine."
"DUNU DaVinci."
"Dunu DaVinci."
"Dunu davinci, zigaat doscinco."
"Dunu Titan S2, it is budget-friendly & is regarded as metal music friendly."
"Dunu da vinci is also a good choice as it has hefty mid bass and sounds warm."
#16
S12
4.5
(6)
"S12 pro, but i only have access to S12 pro."
"S12 Pro (w/ EQ) > S12 2024 > MP145."
"If you're open to eq the S12 pro is a possible endgame."
"I had the S12 Pro, and based on my taste, i'd say the treble is too sharp."
"S12 or mp145 or mp143. Planar, currently on sale around $110."
"S12 should do the trick."
#17
Zero
4.3
(6)
"I found that the zero 2 are so good with notice cancellation."
"Imho just get Zero 2."
"Zero 2 are a great allrounder, would work well with your genres."
"7hz zero 2, moondrop chu II, ziigat nuo, blon bl03(bass) and maybe the tangzu waners."
"I think they are just 30$ or a little more but zero2 are gooooood"
"Take a look at the Zero:2. They have improved bass."
#18
Sennheiser
4.2
(6)
"IE200 and if you like it a lot, upgrade to ie600."
"IE 200 are incredible with aftermarket tips."
"He told that Sennheiser CX 180 was killer , better than this chifi iems."
"Go for the ie200, I think for the price and availability, are one of the best iems."
"Since you’re a musician, you may want to go with the Sennheiser IE 200."
"Sennheiser CX 180 was killer , better than this chifi iems."
#19
Salnotes
4.2
(5)
"Salnotes zero 2 😁😅"
"Safest bet would be salnotes zero 2 and any decent dongle."
"Salnotes zero, kefine klean, tangzu wan'er STUDIO EDITION."
"Zero 2 from Salnotes if you also want some bass for bassy music."
"Salnotes zero 2 and Chu 2 and artti t10."
#20
S12 Pro
4.8
(4)
"Could get S12 Pro and Eq, they are low distortion, so they respond incredibly well to EQ."
"Both s12 pro and s12 2024."
"S12 pro is best blind buy of the three."
"I prefer the S12 Pro to the MP145."
#21
FatFreq
4.5
(4)
"I just got the Deuce in over the weekend. Very easy recommendation."
"I'd go for the fatfreq deuce, its bass looks insane and reviews are solid."
"Will probably be around the $200 price point on sale or cheaper."
"I'd go for the fatfreq deuce, its bass looks insane and reviews are solid."
#22
Tripowin
4.5
(4)
"The gaming iem reviewer would recommend you the tripowin vivace"
"The best pick out right now is the tripowing Vivace."
"If you want a warm iem ill vote for the Tripowin Vivace instead, a lot safer, more warmer and less possibly shouty."
"Tripowin vivace... cheap iem’s give a lot of value."
#23
Shure
4.5
(4)
"Any shure se model would be best for studio use in my opinion."
"I never thought much about them until I tried a pair and now I own several."
"I have these and they’re pretty damn good."
"I would say shure is the best for stage use .. maybe Ultimate Ears.. they’re gonna be the most balanced."
#24
Crinacle
4.5
(4)
"Crinacle Zero Reds seem universally liked."
"Crinacle Dusk."
"Get the crinacle reds or blues or the simgot ea500lm."
"I’m looking into something like the Crinacle Dusk next."
#25
Supermix
4.3
(4)
"So comfortable and small with big incredible sound."
"Supermix 4 🥁"
"If you are a fan of harman there's the nova and supermix 4."
"Supermix 4, Kiwiears KE4, Truthier NOVA."
#26
Artti
4.3
(4)
"Artti T10 Everyone needs to experience Planar at least once."
"Artti T10 gets good reviews."
"If you want slightly more analytical sound (my fav after trying even some 200-300$ sets)"
"If you like the planar the artti t10 is a good one too."
#27
7hz
4.3
(4)
"Perfect balance of price, comfort, and performance."
"I ended up deciding to buy 7hz salnotes zero."
"I ended up to a decision, which is 7hz salnotes zero."
"I ended up to a decision, which is 7hz salnotes zero. I am currently using it to play bgmi."
#28
Tangzu
4.0
(4)
"I'd recommend tangzu waner."
"A lot of people are recommending the Tangzu Wan'er as a cheap, lightweight, good for gaming option."
"Tangzu Waner - ulta light and small."
"Tangzu Waner, 7Hz zero 2."
#29
Meze
5.0
(3)
"Meze Alba for comfort."
"Get the Meze Alba."
"The most comfortable/smallest IEMs I've ever used is the meze alba, which I still use and love dearly."
#30
HiSenior
5.0
(3)
"It's one of the best items I've ever heard, irrelevant to the price"
"HiSenior Mega5EST"
"HiSenior Mega5est sounds like right up your alley honestly."
#31
Origin
4.7
(3)
"If you like hiphop and R&B, then Origin for sure"
"I prefer the Origin's stock tuning, but the MKIII has more legs with EQ."
"Try the Origin honestly love it if you can handle the large size and fit."
#32
Wan'er
4.7
(3)
"You won't find anything better than the Wan'er in that price range."
"Wan'er for me."
"I suggest you get the Wan'er."
#33
EW200
4.7
(3)
"I love my ew200 for gaming."
"Get the ew200 and call it a day"
"EW200 or TRN Conch."
#34
Blon
4.3
(3)
"Blon 03 is your best bet.."
"I personally love blon-03."
"I’d check out the blon 03.. best bang for your buck."
#35
Pilgrim
4.3
(3)
"I can recommend them wholeheartedly for the tremendous details and spacious feeling they provide."
"The Pilgrims are my favourites out of the IEMs you listed"
"Pilgrim graphs decently similar to quintet, especially in the bass and mids and the treble is slightly more chill."
#36
Hexa
4.3
(3)
"Hexa is the way to go based on what you described."
"Although I would say the hexa might suit your tuning preferences more."
"Hexa."
#37
MP
4.3
(3)
"MP 145, S12 Pro and 7Hz Timeless."
"I have the MP145, haven't heard the others."
"Mp145 has the better sound."
#38
CCA
4.0
(3)
"Cca trio / vader balanced , kz castor bass , kz castor pro bass."
"CCA Trio is a good set."
"CCA Trio currently selling at ₹2690 on both conceptkart and headphone zone. That's also a good option."
#39
SGOR
4.0
(3)
"It’s a really fun iem and the bass hits nicely"
"SGOR Luna + a dac."
"SGOR Luna if you want a planar without breaking the bank."
#40
epz
5.0
(2)
"Personally the EPZ Q1 Pro is my favorite for classical music."
"Epz Q1 pro. I use them on stage every week with full band mix."
#41
Monarch
4.5
(2)
"Used Monarch mk2, can't beat that value"
"I listen to all colors of metal (including death and thrash) with my monarch mk2."
#42
Blessing
4.5
(2)
"If you can find blessings 2 with a discount or second hand that is the best bargain."
"Second hand blessing 2."
#43
Tri
4.5
(2)
"[Tri X Hbb Kai] for me"
"Tri X HBB Kai."
#44
s12
4.5
(2)
"S12 2024 edition, probably the best planar right now and a top pick for 200$."
"S12 2024 edition. will work great in gaming."
#45
NiceHCK
4.5
(2)
"Nicehck F1 pro. Very identical to the s12 in terms of tuning."
"If you're into IDM, you need fast transients for breakbeats and fast paced IDM tracks."
#46
Final
4.0
(2)
"Final e500 is awesome for metal."
"The safest is the Final E500 but the sub bass is a bit rolled off."
#47
Aoshida
4.0
(2)
"Aoshida e20 and epz q1 pro for me."
"For OSDM I'll go with the 'budget' Aoshida E20."
#48
Etymotic
4.0
(2)
"If you can stand the fit, I'd take a look at Etymotics (ER2SE for flat neutral or ER2XR for more bass)."
"Etymotic ER2XR."
#49
S08
4.0
(2)
"Yeah the S08 are great. They're planar magnetics so they have good technicalities for their price and they're also tuned very well."
"The S08 doesn’t drown out the treble and gives you a very warm planar."
#50
Chu 2
4.0
(2)
"Chu 2 is probably the safest all-rounder."
"I definitely recommend chu II, for me it's a better all rounder."
#51
Binary X Gizaudio
4.0
(2)
"BinaryxGizaudio Chopin."
"It seems like the Binary X Gizaudio Chopin would be my pick."
#52
TANGZU
4.0
(2)
"I'm listening to the TANGZU Fudu right now."
"If clarity but not intensity is what you want, ill advice for the Tangzu Fudu."
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