Audio Earphones (In-Ear) for parents under 3k

sid1712

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Hi guys, i'm looking for some comfortable in ear headphones for my parents under 3k. I've used only one or two IEM's ever (prefer headphones/ear buds) so i don't know which one is more comfortable and the reviews on head-fi are so different, i can't really be sure.

They mostly listen to older songs, with a few movies, etc thrown in.

Requirements :
1) Comfort (preferably something that gives soft tips for different sizes)
2) No sibilance (smooth highs, slightly rolled off treble should be fine i guess)
3) Decent soundstage and instrument separation
4) Balanced sound with decent isolation

I'm leaning towards the E30 but i'm not sure how me parents will take to its different fit
 
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If purchasing from overseas website not an issue for you then SoundMagic E80 (current flagship of SM) fits all your criteria

Xiaomi Pistons 3 (either of red-dot or youth edition) is a decent choice too (available for under Rs 1500 within Ebay India).
 
I don't have an issue with ordering from overseas, just worried about the customs charges (Especially with shitty DHL)
 
sid1712 said:
I don't have an issue with ordering from overseas, just worried about the customs charges (Especially with shitty DHL)
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True, It's always bit tricky when it comes to ordering from overseas into India.

Pistons 3 is getting some good praise for its vastly different sound signature to its bass-heavy Pistons 2 brother. This time Xiaomi has gone for more balanced sound signature (bass lite with improved sound-stage, mids, and smoothed treble over Pistons 2) if I have to go by the reviews that I am reading on them. BTW, I am myself awaiting for the arrival of Youth edition of the same (ordered it in geekbuying for roughly 530 bucks). Since you wanted a IEM that is more closer to balanced sound signature I thought pistons 3 could be a good choice (and available in India through Ebay if you don't wanna go overseas route).
 
I've checked out some reviews for them and you're right, they look like a decent set of earphones. Might also have a go at ordering them from aliexpress.
 
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