I’ve been rocking some Shure se215’s and love em!
Have owning and listening through many IEMs, the 1 More Quad Driver IEM are hands down the best of the best. The sound is full, impactful , vocals are just perfect and the treble is sweet. Nothing stands out to agitated my ears. They are so good, I also purchased the 1More Triple Driver OVER ear and can’t say enough about them.
The SE215 are not earbuds. Those are In Ear Monitors.
If we’re talking about actual ear buds, Apple ear buds (don’t judge me) and shozy BK aka Stardust are my favorites. I’m one of those weirdos who actually likes buds but I haven’t heard a lot of good ones. I liked the VE Monks but they’re uncomfortable.
For IEMs, I loved the ATH-LS200’s but they didn’t fit quite right. I’m tempted to buy another pair and change tips but I still want to try Orion’s and the ER4XR. Massdrop Plus were amazing but the treble was just a tad too recessed for my tastes.
I’ve got a pair of the 1More Quad Drivers that I’ve been using as my beater pair. Hated them at first but gave them some time with Comply tips and they grew on me. I initially felt they were severely lacking in the low end but the comply tips brought it out. I wouldn’t buy them for MSRP but you can usually get them on Amazon or at Costco in the $149 range.
Currently I’m really enjoying the Campfire Audio Polaris. Its tuned in a very fun way. Really enjoyable for summer listening!
HIFIMANS are my favorite!
I like sony MDR-XB50BS wireless headphones. this is just amazing and I bought this from Amazon for my workout.
Do you like the Polaris more than the Orions? How do they compare? I feel like you might have answered this before, but I can’t find the thread…
Really enjoying the Campfire Audio Orions currently
Currently 64Audio U4SEs are my go to IEMs. Also fond of Westone UM30 PROs and UM1 (new version) for beater pair.
64 Audio U12T balanced armature with Spiral Dot ++ eartips. I use a plastic ring (made from a 3mm length cut from some fish tank air hose) to elevate the Spiral Dots on the long nozzles of the U12T - otherwise the nozzle comes all the way through the Spiral Dots and I don’t get the advantage that those “dots” make - all the difference in sound. Outstanding!
For a change of pace, I use the Sennheiser ie600 dynamic IEMs with Symbio W eartips (foam covered by silicone). Surprisingly good!