Products with a cost less than $50 USD at time of publishing post.
B9Scrambler posted on Head-Fi a review of the ZETA IEM. Sounds like they are a good value at around $15.
Pros – Solid build and material quality – Warm, easygoing signature – Well-matched accessory kit
Cons – Perception of value as it is lacking features now common at this price like a three button remote or removable cables
Jude has posted his review of CanJam Singapore on Head-Fi. As it typical at the Singapore event there will be great stuff to hear. Maybe I will bump into you as we try to hear the new Focal gear.
According to audio123’s review of the TO65 over on Head-Fi the IEM is “politely smooth” with its laid back treble (as compared to the TO150. Like the TO150 the TO65 is a single dynamic driver earbud. From one online market site it appears that the difference between the TO65, TO150 and TO200 is simply the impedance with the prices of all three within a few dollars of each other.
Pros – Smooth, Stage, Detachable Cable
Cons – More Extension
B9Scrambler has a review over on Head-Fi of the BS1 ear bud. For $39 over on Ebay I doubt you could go wrong. Click on the review link below to see photos and the B9Scrabler’s review.
Pros – THAT CABLE!! YES!! – Comfortable, light design – Well-tuned mid-focused signature
Cons – Bass extension – Average sound stage for an ear bud – Poor L/R indication
B9Scrambler posted a review of the Seahf AWK-009 IEM over on Head-Fi. It sounds like a mighty IEM for under $15. Check out the full review by clicking the link below.
Pros – Crisp, detailed sound – Comfort – Cost
Cons – Clear cable; bouncy, sticky, lots of memory
Ryanjsoo reviewed the Fiio F1 IEM over on Head-Fi. Click on the link below to read the whole review.
Pros: Comfort, Isolation, Build & cable, Remote, Smooth sound, Relatively linear tuning, Nice treble, Integrated cable strap
Cons: Slow bass gets lost, Perhaps too laid-back, Remote buttons rattle in housing
Crabdog has a review of the Lyra IEM on Head-Fi. He believes these are a great entry point for budget minded folks.
Pros: Lightweight and comfortable, price, great treble
Cons: Bundled silicone tips, L & R markers
Redcarmoose has a review over on Head-Fi of the RM305M IEM. It’s a budget IEM. What can I say? The shipping may cost more than the $10 IEM.
Pros: Revolutionary Aluminum Construction Elements Creating A Dynamic Listening Experience
Cons: None
I suspect that the cons are a bit more than Redcarmoose has stated.
Mark2410 posted a review of these IEMs over on Head-Fi. They sound like a nice set of IEMs for $40.
Hisoundfi posted a review of these IEMs on Head-Fi. From this and a few other reviews it sounds like this IEM has some bass. Maybe too much for some.
Pros: Big bass and fatigue free sound, Solid and secure fit, Easy to drive, Very natural midrange
Cons: Will be too bassy for some, Lacking refinement and detail, Cable jack doesn’t work with some phone cases
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