Zimmer wrote:
Don't buy them. Not worth the price. Cable is poor, sound quality isn't the best you can get for that price and the seal can be a bit iffy at times.
They're nice, but too many little flaws with them.
I have Westone 2s and they're fabulous. I've also got Fischer Audio DBA-02s (probably the most sought after IEMs right now, they are constantly out of stock due to mass buys the moment they're back in stock - I know, I maintain the site of one of the main distributors). If you can get your hands on the DBA-02s somehow, I seriously recommend them. I've yet to hear a sweeter IEM when it comes to highs and a good overall balance. The bass isn't the strongest, but not what I look for in an IEM.
Winston has linked to a vital thread that you should really sift through. If you're considering spending any sort of money on an IEM, then you need to take your time over your decision. I would tell you right now to go for the W2s or W3s (if you can afford them) but take a look at that thread. If you really wanna go awesome then try getting the Earsonic SM3s, as they are universally considered the best universal IEMs (without going into custom) and they're a fair price for the quality they offer.
@ Bevo - You're not getting the right seal then, because my W2s hit some very sweet lows and do it with tremendous snappiness. I modified the triple flanged eartips - Changed them to bi-flange and cut off some of the stem... and they give the best seal I've ever had. It's not even an effort putting them in, they feel fantastic and I can't hear anything outside. Try that, the default W2 tips aren't the best - although they work incredibly well with the DBA-02s.
Ultimate Ears does good stuff when you hit Custom level (if you're willing to drop $700 on a pair of IEMs) but their normal IEMs are average, if not under par in comparison with other brands (Fischer Audio, Westone, Audio Technika, Jays, Monster, Sunrise, Head Direct).
If you're willing to spend a bit more than $150, then seriously consider the Westones. I haven't listened to the W1s, but they're meant to be a steal for $139 as well.
The Sunrise SW-Xcape are meant to be incredible for $80.
http://www.bugdenaudio.com/store/Sunris … Xcape.htmlTake a look around. Once you're willing to spend more than $100 on a pair of earphones you want to be sure you make the right choice.
The 700s are nowhere near the quality of the ones I listed above.