Click to view our Accessibility Statement or contact us with accessibility-related questions
What IEM would Ya'll recommend?
Hey everyone I'm new to the headphone community. I was wondering what IEM would you recommend that is under $200 and is sturdy enough to workout with?
search
close
Sort by: Newest
keyboard_arrow_downPACoug
187
Nov 21, 2020
I recommend KZ’s new flagship ASX. First KZ IEM that sounds voiced and driver matched by somebody who actually likes music.
it’s 99 bucks with a perfectly usable OEM cable that you can easily upgrade to balanced or as I do, attach them to a pair of TRN behind-the-ear wireless dongles. They have no trouble driving the earphones to satisfying levels. I use them with a balanced cable and EarStudio as well. Large jump in sound quality, not as convenient. There are so many upgrade options that anyone with your $200 budget can make them sound insanely good. Get the ASX, a decent balanced cable, and an EarStudio, and be prepared for very good sound at that price point. I have a boom mic stand by my favorite chair that holds a par of big over-ear Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm studio cans I picked up on a Black Friday deal for $120. Driving them with a vintage Crown D-75, fed digitally by an AirPort Express streaming lossless audio from my central hard drive. That setup was also around $200 and it kicks ass.
KTech
57
Nov 18, 2020
If you're looking for wired then my edc3 have lasted three years of pretty rough use just fine. The dynamic driver edc is also good if you like more bass. I wouldn't recommend the massdrop plus however because it's case shattered on me and the second copy I got had a broken cable after the second unplug.
I've also heard good things about the Drop x JVC fdx01 but they're pretty heave and I haven't personally tried them.
If you want tws then I can wholeheartedly recommend airpods pros (currently on sale for $200) regardless if you're and android or ios user. I use mine with a OnePlus 8 pro and they've been wonderful. If you want something more integrated with android though I'd recommend either the pixel buds if you don't mind not having great isolation or the galaxy buds/galaxy buds plus if you want better isolation.
If you want to go really cheap then enacfire on amazon makes pretty good tws earbuds for under $40. My girlfriend's e18 plus have lasted two years but my e18s died in one month and my f1's from them also only lasted a few months so your mileage may vary.
(Edited)
PRODUCTS YOU MAY LIKE
Trending Posts in Audiophile
Simthaniel
Rigs
Modded headphones with qudelix at the core
When I received the Qudelix 5K, I had already modified a pair of Superlux HD-681 headphones. I previously soldered my own balanced connections to the drivers, providing multiple ways to connect and...
Apr 14, 2024
brothamike
A decent set of IEMs
I am in the midst of a 300 hour burn-in but, I will say I am enjoying how this set sounds so far. Before I received these which was btw late by a few weeks, I purchased a Sony/Kimber Kable MMCX...
Apr 12, 2024
merrick97
Should I exchange the PC38X for better headphones?
I bought the PC38X headphones FOR GAMING and they are great, but I have NO use for a Microphone since I don't do competitive gaming and I was wondering if there were better headphone options at a similar price without a headphone, where (presumably) more of the cost was put into making it sound better. I also find that my PC38X don't get quite as loud as I would like and I was wondering if a cheap amp like the iFi Go link would draw a little more volume out of my phones. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6MM822?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I went with the PC38X since it was considered the best bang for buck headphones. I care most about using spatial apps like DOlby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. Suggestions are welcome.
Apr 11, 2024
LostnAmerica
Sound Signature of the Grell Project.
Wondering what type of sound signature the Drop Grell project headphones will have or trying to attain. Any update would be appreciated.
Apr 8, 2024
Fabulous
Looking for a gaming/content audio setup
Hello! I'm looking for recommendations on audio setups. I'd be planning on using it mostly for gaming. Preferably I'd like a pair of large closed back headphones since I have a big head and jaw. I'd also like to hear myself through my mic with mic monitoring. As far as budget goes, I don't really have one. But under 600$ would be nice. I can go higher if needed. The audio setup would be connected to a high performance PC. Thank you in advance for any recommendations!
Apr 4, 2024
1plsd
$10 Drop Coupon Email not sent?
Trying to buy some gear off Drop for the first time. I was told I would receive an email with a welcome to drop $10 off promo. I never received that email. Drop was able to send me emails for my login token and email for Password update. But for some reason the $10 off coupon was never sent to me.
Mar 31, 2024
NMPacella
New here
Hello, I just joined, primarily for the audiophile products. Looking at purchasing the NHT C3 speakers for our new living room. Space is about 15 feet wide by 33 long and they will fire long ways. Space is just for general listening, music room with all equipment is downstairs, so hoping they will fill it with sound nicely. Cheers.
Mar 18, 2024
Drop Refurbished
Like-new products you can trustDrop Rewards
Get $5 for every 500 points you earn! Learn more
Drop Keyboard Club
Become a member and expand your keycap collectionCollaborate With Us
For Brands & DesignersFollow Drop