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Only you know which one is right because they're apples and oranges. Iems are viable in more situations than open backs. hifiman's sundara at $300, (typically $350, but there's a discount …

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Only you know which one is right because they're apples and oranges. Iems are viable in more situations than open backs. hifiman's sundara at $300, (typically $350, but there's a discount …

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300 Dollar IEM Vs 300 Dollar Headphones : R/HeadphoneAdvice

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Nah, $200-300 IMO, is where we get really well tuned headphones that beat out iems. In the $100-ish area we have a few outliers of good headphones, but IEM tuning is really well …

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Experienced $100 Vs. $1000 IEMs. Here Are My Thoughts.

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ADMIN MOD. Experienced $100 vs. $1000 IEMs. Here are my thoughts. Impressions. Few days ago i acquired these from a retailer that offers no questions asked return policy and i was …

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R/headphones On Reddit: Does A 300$ Iem Really Give A Out Of The …

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Does a 300$ iem really give a out of the world experience compared to a chifi $100 and below iem . ... headphones can sound much wider than a pair of reverberating membranes strapped to …

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HELP Headphones Vs IEMs (too Many Options) : R/inearfidelity

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IEMs are pretty average with that, but ob headphones it's pretty clear usually. A Sundara with EQ would in some ways beat most IEMs in the same price range, but true, many sub-$200 …

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What's the difference between IEM and open back headphones?

The main difference you can feel switching from IEM - Headphone back and forth is headphones are able to provide wider soundstage almost all of the time, and IEMs do provide more punchy bass imo. Open back headphones clearly offer the best sound in term of clearance IMHO IEMs hands down. ...

Should I buy an IEM or a headphone?

(Headphones, especially open backs will stage better than iems, more or less a guarantee and generally do more impactful Bass, iems generally have some advantages in imaging/separation but Headphones can reach that same level) Price vs. Performance is hard to argue between them. Really your choice will come down to what works better for you. ...

Are headphones better than IEMs?

Depends what price bracket. Sub $50-$80, IEMs usually have the edge, but after that, headphones are usually superior. There's always a bigger fish, and the bigger fish than headphones is speakers, which are up another price bracket. Hard to say when on a budget. But in regards to higher end stuff. ...

Is there a universal tuning target for headphones & IEMs?

Or rather, it’s perhaps more accurate to say that there has been little agreement on what the target should be. However, the introduction of a new, more accurate measurement system (the B&K 5128), brought on a renewed effort in trying to develop a universal tuning target for headphones and IEMs. Perhaps even a new way to define neutral. ...

Why do IEMs sound better?

Another thing is that iems are more versatile and will sound better in a noisy environment because they isolate more noise. Iems, being smaller, are often more cost effective on the low end, but you'll never get that wide open back soundstage with them. ...

What's the difference between IEM and commuting headphones?

IEM are generally functionally purpose driven. It's for people who want mobility, portability, and minimality. Need headphones for commuting, IEM are often referred. Need headphones for working out, easier with something lodged in your ear vs wearing something obtrusive on your head. ...