Best value IEM phones for travel use from Android.


Just looking for ideas and suggestions from actual users of IEM head phones.

I travel..... A LOT!
Even in today's troubled times.
I get emails twice a day from Drop.com and the choice of IEM seems to be staggering and bewildering.

What do I need?
Relatively efficient.
Being driven by a Motorola Android phone only.
Relatively small tips, had some that just did not fit in my ears at all!
Budget... $150 tops.

Thank you and stay safe!
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Showing 1 response by alexlhsu

I do international travel a few time a year and use a few IEM. For $150, Sennheiser HD1 https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD1-Free-Bluetooth-multi-connection/dp/B075JGSF2V/ref=sxts_sxwds-b... at $90 is not bad, phone call voice is clear, music is decent and extremely light. Two things I don’t like is the 6 hours only battery life and strange charging reminder. Shure SE215 https://www.amazon.com/Shure-Wireless-Earphones-Bluetooth-Isolating/dp/B07W6S15P4/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=... at $80 is my recommendation, it has MMCX adapter so you can use either Bluetooth adapter or change to wire. I don’t like the mic on BD2 because it’s on the pendent so speaking voice is hard to hear unless you clip it to collar. BD2 has 8 hours battery life and tells you remaining life each time you turn on. I use a Shure 535 and BD2 for many years so 215 should be a good choice.  I also have an old Shure noise cancellation add on wire so I can turn on pass through and not miss any important announcement.  Safety is an important thing in travel.