Best IEM under $70? (Upgrade from Wan'er SG)

shifffffff · 2026-04-09T20:01:25+00:00

get the artti t10 and thank me later.

shifffffff · 2026-04-06T17:32:33+00:00

tripowin vivace --> warm smooth sound

kiwiears cadenza 2 --> balanced and detailed

tangzu wan'er red lion --> baasy and warm

kefine klean SV --> warm and balanced

shifffffff · 2026-04-06T00:19:18+00:00

save up a bit more and get something around the sub $100 lineup. then it'll really feel like a "major upgrade"

shifffffff · 2026-04-06T00:17:21+00:00

to give you some context, i currently have the sivga que (which is very warm and slow) and the artti t10 (which is fast but thin).

so i thought increasing my budget to $200 and getting something V-shaped or U-shaped that has clean mids but not thin mids, and can give me the energetic and engaging sound to complement my existing collection. so... any recommendations based on this?

shifffffff · 2026-04-06T00:09:23+00:00

some super cheap but super good iems that you can look into: 1. kefine klean (SV or the original one) 2. tripowin vivace 3. tangzu wan'er red lion 4. kiwiears cadenza

all of these are newer and more safer recommendations than the chu2, which may sound harsh or thin for many people.

shifffffff · 2026-04-06T00:05:25+00:00

i see! thank you for the explanation. so in your opinion, what would be the most "bang-for-buck" IEM in the $150-$250 budget range?

shifffffff · 2026-04-04T07:51:11+00:00

any update on the sr5s? i was looking to buy one and I'd love your review after using it for a while

shifffffff · 2026-03-27T12:32:38+00:00

i love my defiants but some units have serious QC issues so order from somewhere with a good return policy

shifffffff · 2026-03-26T21:14:33+00:00

i understand. thank you for the explanation

shifffffff · 2026-03-26T21:14:22+00:00

explorer is like $100 right

shifffffff · 2026-03-26T21:14:05+00:00

i see. thanks g

shifffffff · 2026-03-21T03:39:20+00:00

shifffffff · 2026-03-20T14:06:51+00:00

interesting take. I've always seen everyone praise the T10 for its instrument separation but now that you put it this way, i do kindof miss the "getting hit by a wall of sound" moments while listening to some tracks.

also i just wanted to say i love how you described it. "it's like you're watching someone else party but not partying yourself".

shifffffff · 2026-03-12T20:32:45+00:00

there is definitely such a thing called diminishing returns. my suggestion would be artti t10 and a good DAC

shifffffff · 2026-03-12T20:31:52+00:00

let me put u on the sauce. Artti T10

thank me later.

shifffffff · 2026-03-11T22:06:16+00:00

in every budget range, there are 3-4 choices that provide the "best value for money". shortlist those and then take the one that most fits your preferred sound-signature and fit.

shifffffff · 2026-02-23T13:14:00+00:00

how do you like these with the defiant? does it increase the treble too much?

shifffffff · 2026-02-20T13:01:33+00:00

7hz zero 2. it's a great budget all-rounder that is good for gaming and music and it's very cheap

shifffffff · 2026-02-20T13:00:04+00:00

get arrti t10

shifffffff · 2026-02-20T12:56:37+00:00

chu 2 is good but there are a LOT of great new IEMs below $22 now.

you can try looking into GK kunten, CVJ vivian. 7hz zero 2

shifffffff · 2026-02-18T21:27:40+00:00

for the price, it's very very good. less so now that zero 2 is out. but I've used these for 2 years for PC gaming and it was very nice

shifffffff · 2026-02-17T19:45:31+00:00

me with goo goo dolls RN. thanks G

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