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Cialis Railman
Apr 20, 2007

Budget: Up to $100 US, though I could push to $150 if I need to.

Source: iPhone 4S, maybe PC speakers.

Isolation Requirements: None.

Preferred Type of Headphone: Over-ear, but I'm willing to try IEMs.

Preferred Tonal Balance: I don't have a preference.

Past Headphones: Mostly crap from skullcandy. My current headphones are a pair of Sony MDR-PQ3s I bought at Target on clearance, mostly because they were $20 and yellow. The foam bit on the right speaker is starting to come apart so I figure it's time for a replacement or even an upgrade.

Preferred Music: Rock, metal, electronic/techno, hip-hop.

I've been browsing this thread and making note of what you guys recommend. The ATH-CKM500s by Audio Technica caught my eye, even though they're IEMs. I keep trying IEMs but they slip out of my ears and/or get all gunked up, and I don't think they sound as good as a pair of over-ear headphones. But by that same token, my only experience with IEMs has been cheap poo poo made to look like its quality. I'm definitely willing to try IEMs one more time, especially if they're really good.

One thing to note is that I have a big head so a lot of over-ear headphones just don't fit me that well. Amazon has a pair of my old MDR-PQ3s for $25, in black, so if all else I can go back to a proven design.

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Cialis Railman
Apr 20, 2007

Midorka posted:

Check out the Sony Hybrid tips.


The CKM500 are decent, but with the duo-flanged tips I found the highs to be rolled off. Others claim they have a v-shape, but I didn't experience that. I think they're good IEMs that can be found for $50 or less. You could get them and the Grado SR60i for $150 and have the best of both worlds.

I'll go check those out, thanks! :)

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