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Budget [Less than $99]
Fostex
TE-02n – MSRP $29. Dynamic driver. Universal. A modder’s gem. Stock signature is neutral leaning analytical. Modifications can bring it to an even more neutral signature. Great timbre and bass speed. Plastic but durable housings.
LG
Quadbeat 3 – MSRP $25. Dynamic driver. Universal. Neutral signature with significant sub bass boost. The sub bass boost can make the mid bass be perceived as lacking. Fantastic clear mids and treble.
Ostry
KC06 – MSRP $49. Dynamic driver. Universal. Midcentric signature. Plentiful bass boost peaks in mid bass but has good extension; lush, inviting midrange with excellent vocals; sparkly, slightly peaky treble.
Sony
MH1/C – MSRP $79 (but can be found for less than half). Dynamic driver. Universal. Warmish to neutral signature with prodigious sub bass boost. Similar to Quadbeat 3 but more sub bass; slightly warmer mids and slightly easier going treble. Worst flat cable known to man but there are many out there to re-cable them.
SoundMagic
E10 – MSRP $39. Dynamic driver. Universal. Bass first signature. Bass boost peaks in mid bass but has good extension; full, engaging midrange; smooth treble with some sparkle. Metal housings and springy, stiff cable.
Zero Audio
Tenore – MSRP $35. Micro dynamic driver. Universal. Warm, fairly neutral but downward sloping signature. Treble is virtually free from peaks and extends to 18k +; bass gives gentle rise to sub bass; inviting vocals. Build quality is inconsistent.
Vsonic
GR07 Classic – MSRP $99. Universal. A portable audio classic. A fairly neutral but warm signature. A baby EX1000 with slightly more agreeable treble.
Others worth consideration: GR07 mkII
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I have the gr07, ostry kc06, etymotic mk5 and etymotic er4s. I prefer MK5 to the gr07. imo, the MK5 are incredible value.