In ear headphones $150 or less


I have been reading reviews left and right and they just don’t seem to jive with the real world amazon reviews.
Is a nice pair of in ear headphones just a unicorn?  Should I buy cheap and get over the ear headphones for the same money?  If so I still need nice in ear for sports activities and would like a recommendation. 

portlandlay

Showing 1 response by erik_squires

The problem I’ve had was not the phones but the amps.

My experience comes with several AKG’s and Shure IEM’s.

The AKG’s sound good with a variety of sources. However, the IEM’s really really only sounded good with high-current capable sources, such as the Fiio Mont Blanc and Pono.  THEN they sound fantastic.

I don't have a good electrical model/explanation for you either. It's just what I have observed.

Best,

E