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Good sounding wired earbuds - affordable?

My stock apple wired earbuds sound ok for calls, but for music, the highs are kinda brittle and cymbals sound nothing like actual cymbals.

So I tried the Klipsch T5Ms for $45 (What HiFi product of the year 2019). Solid brand. What could go wrong? Well they sound like a 1980s alarm clock radio. Thin, tinny even. NO bass whatsoever. And super inefficient compared to the stock $29 Apple buds. So I am returning them. I think Klipsch might have a quality control problem here. 

Any other recommendations? 
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hillbilly559
30 posts
 

I have a pair of FIIO F9 which work for me. 

They sounded like your description of the Klipsch's at first. My challenge was to get a good seal. The foam tips didn't provide a good seal, but with triple flanges, the bass appeared and everything dialed in.

stark976
14 posts
 

All time best earbuds are TECNO wired. This wired earbuds offer a professional in-ear and extended bass as well. And specialy in your budget

john324
1 posts
 

if you looking for the best earbuds check out tranya t10 pro these buds offer low latency and IPX7 rating 

nglazer
846 posts
 

I have gone up the ladder with Etymotics. Most neutral wired earphones there are, and very comfortable. Won't listen to anything else. Now have top ER-4XR. Neal

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