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Is investing in an expensive iem worth it? (alien.top)
submitted 1 year 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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[–] DJGammaRabbit@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Consider a planar, while they have less impact they bass goes deeper and sounds much more separated, however, distorts easier with EQ, however, it's harder to hear that distortion over a dynamic driver.

Is it worth it - yes, if they're detailed. You'll like the music either way but you'll appreciate the separation and detail at $150.

The ms1 galaxy is only $16, I would buy that and a $100-$150 planar like an S12 pro.