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1 hour ago, avg boywithuke fan said:

anyone have any suggestions? thx in advance i'd like under 50 AUD (about 35ish USD)

Which use case? Music? Gaming? Phone? PC?

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3 hours ago, avg boywithuke fan said:

gaming and music on a pc (should i use it for gaming)

Are the Simgot EW200 available?

 

If not, you can go with the QKZ x HBB or the 7Hz Salnotes Zero 2.

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These are the ultimate budget IEM in my opinion. They originally cost ~4 bucks when I got them but they are still under $10 usd. Panasonic Earbuds (Amazon link)

 

Granted I haven't listened to the cheap end of the spectrum of in ears in a while (last I got was the KZ ZS10 Pros, and those were a bit meh)... however that QKZ x HBB that @191x7 recommended looks to be just a bit more pricey than the panasonics, but would give you more of an "audiophile feel" if that's what you want. If you really just need ear buds and want to save as much money as possible, I'll stand by the Panasonics.

 

As a side note, I'd also recommend this method of going cheap to start just to get something, while you can save up some money to get some actual higher quality in the future. It all comes down to your budget in the end and what your plans are down the road.

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Truthear launched the GATe recently, everything i've seen, impressions, measurements and just looking at the IEM screams Hola 2. Compared to the current budget IEM market my pair of Holas are still the IEM's i like best, so see if the GATe are available in Australia. If not then Moondrop Chu 2 or Salnote Zero 2 easily

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45 minutes ago, Cocococo said:

Truthear launched the GATe recently, everything i've seen, impressions, measurements and just looking at the IEM screams Hola 2.

I'm curious about these products.

 

Are you talking about these? Your stylized spelling is making me second-guess

https://truthear.com/products/gate

 

Where are the Hola 2? Their website only has simply Hola

https://truthear.com/products/hola

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15 minutes ago, saintlouisbagels said:

I'm curious about these products.

 

Are you talking about these? Your stylized spelling is making me second-guess

https://truthear.com/products/gate

 

Where are the Hola 2? Their website only has simply Hola

https://truthear.com/products/hola

Yeah the gate look and measure almost identical to the original Hola, everyone who's tried them is just calling them the Hola 2, apparently the original Holas image better but i haven't tried the gate (i'd take Hola over just about anything under 200usd)

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1 minute ago, Cocococo said:

Yeah the gate look and measure almost identical to the original Hola, everyone who's tried them is just calling them the Hola 2, apparently the original Holas image better but i haven't tried the gate (i'd take Hola over just about anything under 200usd)

Ah okay, I misinterpreted what you meant by Hola 2. That makes more sense. They look cool, so I might just buy it because $20 is pocket change lol

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I'd go QKZ x HBB and change out the cable and tips. They're one of my fav IEMs, very well rounded and take EQ well. 

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On 6/17/2024 at 3:11 PM, NinJake said:

These are the ultimate budget IEM in my opinion. They originally cost ~4 bucks when I got them but they are still under $10 usd. Panasonic Earbuds (Amazon link)

 

Granted I haven't listened to the cheap end of the spectrum of in ears in a while (last I got was the KZ ZS10 Pros, and those were a bit meh)... however that QKZ x HBB that @191x7 recommended looks to be just a bit more pricey than the panasonics, but would give you more of an "audiophile feel" if that's what you want. If you really just need ear buds and want to save as much money as possible, I'll stand by the Panasonics.

 

As a side note, I'd also recommend this method of going cheap to start just to get something, while you can save up some money to get some actual higher quality in the future. It all comes down to your budget in the end and what your plans are down the road.

I have those Panasonic HJE 120s too, I had two and managed to lose one somehow. 

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