Best iems on Reddit
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#1
Truthear
4.3
(42)
"So far very satisfied with them, they are comfy and never hurt my ear."
"Truthear Hexa was incredible."
"I'd save up to 55 and go for the truthear zero."
"I recently got the Gate and I love it. Nice bass and clear mids and treble."
"Are unquestionably the best option."
"I really like the hexa by truthear"
"The truthear hexas are excellent at it, very detailed and technical."
"The accuracy of sound cues can be a good factor for games that need it."
"The Zero Red has very low distortion, smooth treble and no group delay issues."
"I would go with the most neutral set possible. Wich would be the Truthear Hexa"
#2
Moondrop
4.2
(40)
"$40 Moondrop SSR is so much better."
"Moondrop Chu 2, truthear Gate."
"Moondrop Chu II or TruthEar Gate."
"The moon drops are sooooo much better."
"Go for moondrop chu2. I have Bose QCs but trust me these moondrops are different vibe."
"I think getting a Moondrop iem (like the chu, ssp, lan, etc.) or a magnetic planar with smaller shell would be best."
"Moondrop makes some of the smallest shells."
"Check out the moon drop aria line. They're really good for that genre of music."
"Moondrop Chu 2 is small in size and price, and good sounding too."
"I have the chu 2, they work amazingly on valorant and the finals."
#3
Simgot
4.3
(28)
"Excellent allrounder and all metal build quality."
"One of the most comfortable iems I've tried."
"Others like the simgot supermix4"
"Wait for a sale and get the simgot ew300, one of the most comfortable iems and amazing for gaming."
"I bought the simgot ew300 recently as the zero didn't have enough bass for me."
"I have Simgot EA2000s and as a brand think they’re fantastic."
"The Simgot EW200"
"I daily driving this IEM for gaming and music."
"For fps the EM6L is the top pick. Does well in music too."
"I'd recommend Ew300, Kefine Delci and Simgot Supermix 4."
#4
KZ
4.2
(22)
"If you love bass, KZ Castor with Improved Bass foshure."
"Kz castor bass is a very good pick."
"The iems i personally own and would recommend are the zero crinacle reds (£50)....the KZ castor."
"I would recommend te KZ Pr2 on sale."
"Try the kz edc pro. For 5 bucks it’s an insane deal."
"I think my kz EDC pros are fantastic for all those artists."
"Kz zsn pro x under 2k. Tested myself tuned for movies and music."
"Are quite nice and also very cheap."
"When they're finally available to you."
"Are not bad."
#5
Letshuoer
4.6
(15)
"Letshuoer S08"
"Letshuoer S12 like."
"Letshuoer s12 pro (or if you can stretch your budget a bit more)"
"Grab an S12 Pro on 11/11 sale, they're tiny and have shallow and reasonably sized nozzle."
"Letshuoer s12 2024, really flexible tuning that does any genre well."
"None of them really excelled on immersion quite like the S12."
"Staging and details are top notch."
"I have used my Chinese planar IEMS (letshuoer s12 pro) for over a year and love them."
"For gaming, Letshuoer S08 no debate, better technicalities."
"If you like the Wan'er then the Letshuoer DZ4 is a direct upgrade with slightly less bass."
#6
Sennheiser
4.3
(11)
"I have never heard more dynamics and bass kick."
"Sennheiser IE200 are tiny."
"IE200."
"The Sennheiser ie200 is also great for smaller ears."
"Could be a signature IEM worth It for that price."
"I use IE600 when playing cs2, but found that the sound profile of the truthear hexa is similar."
"Sennheiser ie200 (but the stock cable and tips suck aside from the foams )."
"Sennheiser IE200 will fit you"
"Sennheiser ie200?"
"Sennheiser IE600. You can get them used on the avexchange for around $350-400."
#7
QKZ
4.3
(10)
"They sound the best of all the previous."
"HBB QKz (bassy, lush and really full) or Castor Bass (energetic)"
"Definitely recommend the chu 2!"
"QKZ x HBB, Moondrop Chu 2, Truthear Gate, Salnotes Zero 2 and Tangzu Waner are the best budget options."
"QKZ x HBB."
"QKZ Odin in mode 3"
"Warm, relaxing and natural sounding (but with lots of bass): QKZ HBB"
"QKZ HBB or the Tanchjim Tanya DSP"
"I would suggest waiting until you have used the QKZ-HBB for a while."
"I recommend QKZ x HBB for an all rounder set under $20."
#8
Kiwi Ears
4.4
(9)
"With Meze Alba essentially equal."
"I would go with the KE4 if you want mids."
"Kiwi Ears Canta"
"I have Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite and love them"
"Very much mid focused and has an overall balanced sound."
"Kiwi Ears Cadenza will fit perfectly for you"
"I ended up buying some kiwi ears quintets (choose these as they're supposed to have a fairly flat curve)."
"Get the KE4 from Kiwi Ears"
"This should do - https://www.amazon.com/Linsoul-Kiwi-Ears-KE4-Detachable/dp/B0DB17WSVD"
#9
Tangzu
4.3
(9)
"Is best for beginners."
"The Tangzu Fudu is the smallest in my collection."
"Try Tangzu xuan nv it's neutral sound."
"Tangzu Fudu Verse. Very small lightweight shells."
"Add an extra 230 and get the tangzu warner S.G along with audiocular D10."
"Go for Salnote zero 2 or Tangzu wan'er."
"Or zero."
"All round."
"Warm neutral under 100$ i'd go for tangzu xuan nv or aful magic at 140$."
#10
Dunu
4.2
(9)
"My personal favourite, especially for hip hop, is the Dunu Titan S."
"I personally have the DUNU SA6 MK2 so I'm gonna have my bias on that."
"If you arent sensitive to treble, check the Dunu Titan S2, seems like it could work great."
"The technical performance, specially the resolution, is pretty great."
"Dunu titan s2, simgot ew300, maybe the truthear reds."
"HiFiGo Dunu Kima would be my pick for gaming."
"Dunu falcon ultra scratches that bass itch."
"I'd rec the Dunu Davinci. I've been enjoying it for what it is at $300."
"Dunu titan s."
#11
Aful
4.6
(7)
"AFUL Explorer. You won’t regret it."
"+1 for the AFUL Performer 8"
"Aful Explorer seems to be a excellent IEM for these genres."
"Definitely you are looking for AFUL performer 5."
"I suggest the Aful MagicOne."
"Aful Performer 5. The nozzle is on the smallish size at 5.5mm."
"Aful Explorer."
#12
Artti
4.1
(7)
"Artti T10"
"Have a look at the Artti R2."
"Any decent planar. - Arrti T10."
"Artti T10, QKZ X HBB, EPZ Q1 Pro."
"I'd recommend looking out for an Artti T10 that's on sale."
"Artti T10 with a DAC"
"Budget planars like artti t10, which will provide 90% of letshuoer s12 pro at $60/70."
#13
CCA
4.2
(5)
"Great Bass, sound, resolution, soundstage very happy with it."
"If you like to have some thump you might want to try cca trio(it's within your budget)"
"Ended up getting the CCA c10 and they work and sound great over a year later"
"I recommend CCA Trio but with spinfit cp100+: well tune with energetic."
"After owning the CCA Trio and Hydro, for under $40, I'd get the CCA Rhapsody myself."
#14
Shure
4.8
(4)
"My shure se215s are near impossible to beat for long term comfort."
"Just get the Shure SE215’s with Spinfit tips."
"Great balanced set that are going allow you to hear shit the way it’s supposed to"
"I have the se215s they’re great. They have passive noise cancelling."
#15
Fiio
4.8
(4)
"Ones I personally like: Fiio FH3, Tanchjim 4u, Truthear Hexa."
"Fiio JD10 is exceptionally good and under 20."
"I'd recommend Fiio FH9, specially if you like edm... Kind of neutral sound with very punchy bass."
"Fiio fh9 is pretty good for clarity and a natural sounding allroundedness."
#16
Ziigaat
4.8
(4)
"My current favorite a modded Ziigaat Estrella."
"Ziigaat Arete or Mangrid Tea Pro."
"Ziigaat Cincotres, and Simgot EM6L work excellent for foot steps."
"You can try Ziigaat Nuo I use them now a great and balanced sound work very well with music and games."
#17
7Hz
4.8
(4)
"I will always point people to the 7hz Sonus, it's the Zero with more bass and better detail."
"You will enjoy it."
"I have the 7Hz x crinacle Zero:2 and they sound great, highly recommended."
#18
Thieaudio
4.5
(4)
"It sounded amazingly exciting and soundstage was out of reach."
"Cant go wrong with Thieaudio."
"Thieaudio Legacy 2 is extremely comfortable and has smaller than average nozzles, so it will fit people with smaller ear canals."
"Some of the ones I mentioned might be slightly above your budget."
#19
Sony
4.3
(4)
"If you want neutral with a warm/lush tilt, then go with Sony IER M9."
"Sony ier-z1r have great bass but is over 1k however you can find deals used."
"Go for Sony."
"Among all the budget IEMs, I found the Sony mh755 the best for bass."
#20
Oracle
5.0
(3)
"I can say is....ami missing a current sale cuz those ain't under 500, they're over 500."
"Oracle mk3"
"My vote is the oracle mk3."
#21
Kefine
4.7
(3)
"Kefine Delci"
"The Kefine Delci have a pretty low profile and are relatively shallow and small."
"Check also the Kefine Delci and the EW300 for good measure."
#22
S12
4.7
(3)
"My current daily drivers are the S12 2024, really appreciate the superb Instrument separation and clarity."
"The OG S12 is awesome for both jazz and rock."
"Fresh reviews seemed to really like the iem."
#23
Final Audio
4.7
(3)
"The soundstage is incredibly wide for an IEM, making them perfect for gaming."
"I promise you wont regret, I dont get how they are not mentioned more often in the basshead community."
"Final Audio E XXXX Series."
#24
Kiwiears
4.7
(3)
"The kiwiears ke4 or orchestra lite."
"You may want to check out the Kiwi Ears Canta currently one of my favorites under $100."
"I can personally recommend the Kiwiears Quintet, pretty much sounds like it is what you are looking for."
#25
Supermix
4.0
(3)
"I went to the supermix 4s, and I've been pretty happy with them."
"Supermix 4 and call it a day."
"I went with the SuperMix 4s and transitioned from the Orchestra Lites."
#26
Zero
4.0
(3)
"Zero:2, Chu 2, KZ EDC Pro."
"Zero 2."
"Zero Two is a fine bassy IEM that I have used since this March."
#27
TRN
4.0
(3)
"If I have 200 Euro, my wishlist to spend goes to **TRN BA16**."
"You should try TRN Mars."
"Check out TRN Mars!"
#28
Blon
3.7
(3)
"Blon03 is really a fun champion."
"They’re fun for everyday without being too heavy or sharp."
"Check the Blon Z300."
#29
64 Audio
5.0
(2)
"IEMs. 64 Audio A18t."
"IEMs. 64 Audio A18t."
#30
Meze
5.0
(2)
"I would suggest the Meze Alba - they are one of the most comfortable IEM."
"I'm a big fan of the meze alba personally especially for vocal timbre/naturality."
#31
Sgor
4.5
(2)
"Sgor Luna is the best planar under 50 usd."
"SGOR Luna (or PR2/PR3 but you have to EQ them)."
#32
Inawaken
4.5
(2)
"Inawaken Dawn Ms"
"Are currently $43 on Aliexpress."
#33
Mega5Est
4.5
(2)
"I would get Mega5 EST, they are so highly rated they keep selling out."
"Probably the best all rounder/everyday carry, very refined sound overall."
#34
Tin HiFi
4.5
(2)
"I can already recommend them. Moondrop Chu 2 and Salnotrs 7hz zero are also very good."
"Chu2 , tin hifi c3."
#35
Penon
4.5
(2)
"Impactful but still tight bass."
#36
Celest
4.5
(2)
"Was basically made for this question."
"Celest Pandamon 2"
#37
Campfire Audio
4.5
(2)
"It put a big smile on my face."
"They aren’t 'bassheads', but they bring joy every single time."
#38
Xenns
4.5
(2)
"Straight up Xenns Mangird Top. Period. Detail, quality, over all sound."
"For your price and preferences, i’ve heard good things about the xenns (both top and tea)."
#39
EM6L
4.0
(2)
"I tried the Eml6 and had a much better experience, pretty good base and great soundstage."
"I updated from zero2 to em6l pretty noticeable difference in terms of sound stage."
#40
Cadenza
4.0
(2)
"The cadenza is the best all rounder for ur taste and price."
"The cadenza is the best all rounder for ur taste and price."
#41
CVJ
4.0
(2)
"CVJ Konoka are equipped with a vibration driver."
"Check out CVJ Konoka!"
#42
EW200
4.0
(2)
"I would opt for a ew200."
"I love EW200, but after modding MP145, I prefer them a bit more."
#43
7hz
4.0
(2)
"The 7hz Zero 2 has a slight v-shape."
#44
BLON
4.0
(2)
"Personally BLON BL-03 stands out all the cheape"
"I'd recommend BLON BL05s personally, but it's kinda old."
#45
KBear
3.5
(2)
"If it’s hip-hop and bass, the Kbear Rosefinch would suit you well."
"KBear Rosefinch."
#46
Salnotes
5.0
(1)
"Salnotes zero is one of the best for that price range."
#47
Tanchjim
5.0
(1)
"Always going to shill tanchjim zero + ve odo combo."
#48
Unique Melody
5.0
(1)
"Even though BA’s the bass is excellent and the mids great."
#49
Wyvern
5.0
(1)
"Better looking and build and cable then any other iem in the price range"
#50
Monarch
5.0
(1)
"Monarch mk3 have great bass while being one of the best all around iems."
#51
Scarlet
5.0
(1)
"Scarlet mini have an insane amount of bass if that’s your jam."
#52
SA6
5.0
(1)
"SA6 MK2 , buy and just leave this whole hobby is my opinion on the matter."
#53
Salnotez
5.0
(1)
"I have salnotez 7hz zero and they are very good. Totally worth."
#54
Pilgrims
5.0
(1)
"Truly you will never be disappointed with the pilgrims."
#55
FIR Audio
5.0
(1)
"I use my IEMs FIR audio Xenon 6."
#56
ZS10 Pro
5.0
(1)
"Just get the zs10 pro, just buy em, you won't regret it."
#57
Waners
5.0
(1)
"Waners are amazing bang for the buck, punch way above their price"
#58
Seeaudio x Tangzu
5.0
(1)
"Seeaudio x Tangzu Shimin Li Encounter Edition"
#59
Empire Ears
5.0
(1)
"Empire Ears Raven, Elysian Annihilator 2023."
#60
Ikko
5.0
(1)
"Never again have i felt the urge to purchase another iem."
#61
ISN
5.0
(1)
"It's a great set and flying under the radar sadly."
#62
Tri
4.0
(1)
"They sound amazing especially with some Azla tips."
#63
Shanling
4.0
(1)
"Shanling Me600, Nicehck F1 Pro."
#64
KB
4.0
(1)
"Both brands seem to have a very good reputation and selection."
#65
S08
4.0
(1)
"S08 or explorer. i like the s08 better for hiphop."
#66
PR3
4.0
(1)
"I have a PR3 and indeed is a bargain you can get on a planar."
#67
Salonotes
4.0
(1)
#68
Etymotic Research
4.0
(1)
"Very honest IEM. Great isolation."
#69
Canpur
4.0
(1)
"The best sounding IEM I’ve tried is Canpur CP622B."
#70
Zero2
4.0
(1)
"For hip-hop Zero2 if you enjoy variety of music regularly."
#71
Crinacle
4.0
(1)
"Have a set of Crinacle Zero: Red and Zero 2 coming."
#72
I/O Audio
4.0
(1)
"Maybe look into the I\OAudio Volare."
#73
Tennmak
4.0
(1)
"So ive been using 'Tennmak foam tips' which are much cheaper."
#74
Fir Audio
4.0
(1)
"You can try to have a listen at Fir Audio's e10 or e12."
#75
Final
4.0
(1)
"Final A800(?) are also quite good."
#76
Fitear
4.0
(1)
"I like Fitear myself but it might not suit your music taste."
#77
Dusk
4.0
(1)
"I’d take a Dusk over the half of those I’ve heard and it matches your criteria."
#78
Alclair
4.0
(1)
"Check out Alclair. I have two of their molded pairs and they get the job done well."
#79
Nova
4.0
(1)
"Nova are good if you wanna max your budget, em6l are great as well."
#80
TKZK
4.0
(1)
"TKZK Ouranos for gaming. You're welcome."
#81
CX31993
4.0
(1)
"CX31993 DAC + 7hz Zero 2. entry level budget starter."
#82
SGOR
4.0
(1)
"SGOR Adonis or zs 10 pro 2"
#83
UERR
4.0
(1)
"See if you can try: uerr, ue18, ve7, u12t, se5r."
#84
Salnote
4.0
(1)
"Last week itself i bought salnote zero... up until now its going good."
#85
LINSOUL
4.0
(1)
"I've also heard that the LINSOUL SIMGOT EM6L are also good for gaming."
#86
Sonus
4.0
(1)
"The Sonus (1DD + 1BA) is just a better Zero."
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