Audio-Technica ATH-E50 Professional In-Ear Studio Monitor Headphones - High Fidelity Sound, Noise Isolation, Comfort Fit (Black) | Perfect for Musicians, DJs, Audio Engineers & Recording Studios

I’ve tried quite a few IEMs, including the Fiio FH1, Sennheiser IE 400 Pro and IE 600, the Shure SE215, and the Campfire Audio Satsuma. The Sennheisers were my favorite of these, but I’ve always had bad luck with them. The IE 400 broke, and I’ve had the audio stop working in the left ear channel of two pairs of IE 600 now, as amazing as those sound (this seems to be a common issue from what I’ve seen on reddit). I decided to try these out as a backup and possible replacement for my IE 600’s if they can’t be fixed or continue to have issues.While they don’t have the same level of realistic or natural sound reproduction of the IE 600, I’ve been incredibly impressed with the amount of detail coming out of these. They bring out a lot of vocal nuances, making them great for podcasts and other dialogue-centric content. The soundstage is solid and instrument separation is top-notch. The comfort is great and don’t feel like they’re coming out of my ears like a lot of other IEM’s, and that fit helps create a seal that’s incredible at blocking out outside noise.I think this a phenomenal value, especially if you’re looking for a detailed, analytical sound, or if you listen to a lot of podcasts or similar content. While I’m not an audio engineer, I could see these being excellent for mixing or production too. If my Sennheiser IE 600’s can’t be fixed, I’d be totally happy falling back to these.