Jaben @ Subang or E1 Audio @ Sungei Wang.

For your iem selection, may I know what is your music preference?

Or some used Superlux like the HD681B, HD668B, HD330.

I had totally forgotten that one

Based on your price backet,
Upper range, VSonic VSD3S.
Lower range, VSonic VSD1S.

I was about to recommend the Audio Technica ATH-CKM500 to you because of my past experience with my J-pop/J-rock (anime) tracks, i found that they are really good except sometimes the mid bass is a little overwhelming (I usually EQ it). But since you say you doesn't like bass emphasizing IEM, so yeah
Same goes to Audio Technica ATH-IM50/70, try to get chance to audition them to see if you like them.

This post has been edited by psychoactive: Aug 18 2014, 02:31 PM

With mic? probably some sub-par model line from Audio Technica. You gotta know good brand doesn't mean all of their products are good.

DT880 600ohm is better choice against the 250ohm variance, you're not using a DAC? or only the E7?
I suggest upgrade your DAC/AMP after you got the DT880 600ohm.

Sennheiser HD600 is less dark and has very neutral sound. Also very comfortable
Well.. i suggest upgrade your dac instead of amp, 306a is decent but E7 is a little bottlenecked.

Talk about DAC/AMP upgrade for HD600... plenty of possibilities

This post has been edited by psychoactive: Aug 18 2014, 08:10 PM

No idea for the one selling on mi.com, but i suppose they should be selling the latest version.
There's 3 version to be exact, and one latest version variation.
Version 1.0 - No vent hole, silver colour only (avoid this one)
Version 2.0 - There's a vent hole, better finishing, and silver/gold coloured.
2.1 Variance - IF Commemorative Edition, diff package with IF logo,.

For the reviews, just google.. there is plenty of them.

This post has been edited by psychoactive: Aug 19 2014, 01:44 AM

I think the Xiaomi piston is really good and cheap. Not to tell it has a good looking as well.

No worries bro, really good bang for bucks.
You will certainly be surprised for the performance it delivers at that price

You mean MDR-1R comfort? (I concur its very comfortable)
0-100 - Superlux HD681B/HD668B
101-150 - Superlux HD330
151-200 - Still... HD330. (for me)
201-250 - Audio Technica ATH-M30x
They are nothing like MDR-1R comfort (consider the price), but they are comfortable at their own level

I find Ostry KC06 pretty good for Rock.
More lively compared to EPH100.
If you like a little warmth/balanced sound for your Rock, you can try SE215LTD.

Get the SoundMAGIC E10


Chill bro... I wasn't around for days but now I'm back for giving recommendation.
To your topic,
Superlux HD330, better cable and also better sound compared to HD668B.
If you're looking a long replacement cable, can actually look around in Hi-Fi shop for a 3.5mm to 3.5mm extension.

This post has been edited by psychoactive: Aug 25 2014, 01:24 AM

You're welcome. By the way, it is worth that the HD330 to be paired with a better DAC/AMP to unleash its potential. I find it improve and scale well with equipment.

GR07 Classic for all rounder music.
Try to use the one which to be worn down with ear hook to reduce any possible microphonics.

Your music/sound preference?

5.1 surround music headphone? what?

IMO, the Audio-Technica AD700X do well with gaming. Large soundstage, good coherence.
They are very good for music too!

I agree I strongly suggest with another use of a standalone microphone.

I don't exactly mean those good condenser/dynamic mic. It can be some RM10 microphone from your local computer shop
It might be your ground looping electrical noises, or EMI from nearby object (mobile phones)

Ground looping.. actually i dont quite understand but from what i know, its a electrical connection issue, or can say like "dirty" electricity. Sometimes I have it when my family turned on the air-conditional, then I tried to use any battery-based player to avoid that noise lol.
Even like feet touching the ground could increase the beep noise.

I heard from my friend that dedicated power block which source the power to our rigs works well.. gotta try it someday.

HD381F - Mid-centric IEM, pretty good for vocal-based tracks. So-so for rock and so on..
Xiaomi Piston v2 - All-rounder IEM, slightly warm sound.

Google "power conditioner" or "power filter"

This post has been edited by psychoactive: Aug 26 2014, 06:25 PM

No second thought. Get the Flux in-ear, I certainly surprised when SteelSeries has offered this IEM because of their Sound Quality is superior around the price range. Get the Flux Pro if you could.

I use cheap Meelec's M6 for jogging.