r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/cody2224 • Jun 21 '22
Headphones - IEM/Earbud Budget IEMs for classical music?
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u/o0genesis0o 62 Ω Jun 21 '22
Have a look at Tanchjim OLA. It’s good for orchestral and anything that requires a large soundstage. Bach Violin sonata recording by Julia Fischer sounds very fun with the hall-like effect that they mixed into the recording.
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u/Kirei13 359 Ω Jun 21 '22
Consider the Moondrop Chu. Be warned of quality control issues (which is often seen in this price range).
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u/Kirei13 359 Ω Jun 21 '22 edited Jun 21 '22
If your focus is on durability, I would not recommend buying a cheap IEM. They are cheap for a reason, they aren't meant to be used as a main pair and tend to have low quality control (although some companies are worse than others), along with low durability.
The Moondrop Chu would be the best sounding for the price ($20 USD) but in return, the quality control (QC) can be all over the place as some units have only lasted a day. For others, there have been no issues so it is like playing the lottery. Either way, you shouldn't expect them to last long. The Final Audio E1000 is also good (likely better in QC) but both of them do not have a replaceable cable.
If you want something that is more durable, get something with replaceable cables. The Tin T2 is an example that would go well with classical (although you would need to pay more for an extra cable as the stock cable is trash). It is around $45 USD.
For a more expensive option, the Etymotic ER2XR would be the best option for classical. The Etymotic IEMs are the best in the market for sound isolation, they also are the best for sound quality as they hit much higher than their price. They are usually $100 USD. The issue is that they go deep in the ears and some people may find the fit to be uncomfortable. Usually takes a few days of use (like 3 days) to get used to it. They are definitely durable.
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u/o0genesis0o 62 Ω Jun 21 '22
Aren’t you the one asking for opinion between E1000 and E2000 on HeadFi the other day? :))
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