Iem replacement for sony mdr-ex15apb?

Purchasing Advice

Hi newbie here, I had the sony mdr-ex15apb, I'm not even sure if it's considered an iem around here. It broke(cable is really thin) so I was looking for a more durable replacement and found about this sub. After reading through some threads I ordered the truthear gate and I absolutely hate how it sounds. This is one of the worst piece of audio gear I've owned. It's very analytical but I dislike how it's balanced I can't recognize my beloved songs on this. I own other great headphones like akg k701, beyerdynamics dt 770m, Sony 1000mx4 and they have difference but all sound good and with kinda similar to me. Same as my previous 7€ Sony mdr-ex15. I'm not audiophile pro so idk but the truthear gate sounds like it was balanced by a 5 years old to me and all instruments are on the same level. I've tried some EQ but it still sounds like crap. I ordered the kz dawn for 4€ on Ali after reading some other threads thinking it might be more to my liking only to find out it has no detachable cable.(Haven't received yet). Anyone knows of a budget iem under 30€ that would sound more like my other devices?

Posted Jun 3, 2026, 1:36 AM UTC

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