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Is investing in an expensive iem worth it? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by PringlesWithBuzzCut@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community

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Begginer here: and when I say expensive I mean 150$. I don't know if it's worth it to put it all in one iem (ie200) them I have +2 year warranty and maybe upgrade the accessories along the way

Or-

Just buying an ultracheap chifi (10-20$) and just switch them out when they break

Is the quality and sound of an expensive pair worth the money? Also what if for some reason I'll just stop liking how they sound?

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[–] Ophanil@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

It depends how much you like music. If you just need something on in the background for commutes or you enjoy music but don't need to hear all the details then a cheap set is fine.

If you're really into music and want to be immersed in it then it's absolutely worth it to invest in more expensive iems. I own the 7hz Timeless which are a great set, but once I upgraded to the FiiO FH7 I stopped using them because the more expensive set was so much better.

When you jump up in price and get the right set you get enveloped in sound. You'll hear details you've never heard before, you'll experience the sound extend outside your head and instruments separate from the mix so you point them out individually, you'll feel bass rumble in your body instead of just slam in your ears. It's a totally different experience.

My advice would be to buy second-hand, then that $200 will get you something worth ~$350-400, then get a Qudelix or BTR5. That will bring you a long way instantly and give you a lot to play with for a while.