Need some good IEM under 1k

[gudboy]

Hi guys just received my Sony Walkman NWZ-E363 from Flipkart and now i want a good IEM for it.
My preferences are clear sound and deep bass, budget is 1k.

 

[Marcus Fenix]

Go for the Soundmagic PL-21 for overall listening pleasure.You could extend your budget for the Meeelectronics M6 but I found it to lack bass compared to PL-21.

Another el cheapo but fun option are the JVC Marshmallows

 

[gudboy]

what is the difference between these two i mean how is the bass and clarity?

 

[Marcus Fenix]

M6 for clarity and soundstage

PL-21 for more bass and a wee bit less clarity.

Only thing that I find really discomforting is the build quality of the Pl-21 when compared to the M6

 

[gudboy]

How are the jvc compared to pl21

 

[freeze]

the soundmagic pl30's are quite sharp i love mine, you can even adjust the bass to your convenience. the soundmagic pl21 on the other hand is definitely made for bass lovers, but not such a compromise on clarity, i've experienced them too

 

[Marcus Fenix]

The JVC is totally fun sounding.Tried them out but nowhere near the M6 in terms of soundstage.Some might find the M6 a bit underwhelming.The Pl-21 have the best of both the JVC and M6.But the build quality is not as good as the M6 but good enough for a 800 bucks earphone.Always use the strain relief with the PL-21 if u want them to last more than a year.Might be a bit cumbersome to put them on with the strain relief but worth the effort.

 

[gudboy]

Thanks guys, ordered PL21 from smc.

 

[W@rrier]

@Marcus Fenix Er.. what is a strain relief?

talking abt the hooks given it with the pl-21 for wearing it over the ear?

 

[Marcus Fenix]

Yeah.They are basically ear hooks but they ease the strain at the point where the wire enters the driver which is the weakest part of any earphone as any pull on the wire gets transmitted directly to that point.