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Best In-ear monitors under $350?

I currently have the Blon BL03 and Etymotic Er2xr. What are the options in IEMs under 350 that are definitely an upgrade over these two? I'm considering Moondrop Aria 2, or the Blessing 2. My favourite genres are Rock, Metal, Jazz, and blues. I prefer a warm neutral sound, but I'd like the mid-bass to be a bit more elevated than the Etys. Also, is BQEYZ Summer a good option?
jeff_66
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stringreen
6,468 posts
 
Entys are very good, but to me Grado is better....they are 400 dollars, but seem better to me.
manish2547
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I am using 7HZ x Crinacle Salnotes Dioko, just for 220 dollars. 

Still, it has a cleaner midrange and a slightly smoother lower treble (in my opinion). Despite the fact that the latter is superior in both categories, the former has great detail and resolution for the price point.

Pros:

tonal harmony

no fatigue

Better setting for direct competition

Good technical value for the price range

 

Cons:

Bass shy

Treble is still a bit awkward but better than the direct competition.

The fit as it seems is less complicated than the other planers I’ve tried.

smrex13
645 posts
 

Cardas A8 are excellent - very smooth and easy to listen to.

 

 

koestner
668 posts
 

ASR just measured a $50 IEM that he says are fantastic. Check them out, if you can get a pair.

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