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Wired InEars for Music and Gaming? (self.budgetaudiophile)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by t_berium to c/budgetaudiophile

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Hello everyone,

unfortunately I have to replace my audio-technica ATH-CKX9 InEars with a new pair.

I was hoping you could help me find new ones:

Wired InEar
3.5mm jack
Use at home (Music/Gaming: 50/50)
Homogeneous sound (if possible)
Up to 120€/$

Thanks in advance, help is much appreciated!

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[–] jgkawell 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I recently got some Moondrop Arias and am really liking them. They retail for about 80USD.

[–] parse_error 2 points 10 months ago

I also recently got a set of those. I've really been enjoying them for at the desk and on the go.

[–] octesian 1 points 10 months ago

KB Ears are great and cheap. You can even get a balanced output cable if you're looking for an upgrade: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08X49KG74?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[–] milan616 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

It's quite hard to beat the latest Crinacle collaborations if you want a neutral/natural sound.

7hz Zero 2 https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/7hz-x-crinacle-zero-2-iem-review.50534/

TruthEar Zero Red https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/truthear-x-crinacle-zero-red-iem-review.44865/

I own the Zero Red and they are quite good to my ear.

[–] PunnyName 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/headphones/type/in-ear/ath-e40

Audio Technica earbuds for 100 USD (92€)

Next step up from their site is:
https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/headphones/type/in-ear/ath-e50

But it's twice the price.

I've been using KZ ZSN Earbuds since 2019, and they're going strong. Not the best, but for $25, they're surprisingly durable, and get the job done.

[–] rowinxavier 2 points 10 months ago

Seconding the KZ ZSN earbuds. I have been using them for a couple of years and they are great, especially for the price. I broke one of mine by rolling on it and it crushed the pin so without a delay I ordered a second pair. To be clear, nothing would have survived my mistreatment unless machined from steel or similar, but they survived for ages even with that abuse.