I've tried a lot of earphones, including some very regarded high price models. My first reference was the Sony MDR-EX85 (60$) : the sound was well balanced but not very exciting. Then came the Microsoft's Zune Premium V2 (40$) : much better dynamics and definition, lots of fun to listen to. Then the iMego Infinity Lumber (20$) : very flat sound, natural midrange and superclean highs, but lacking in bass. In the higher price range, I tried the Shure SCL3 and Shure SE210 (both 180$) : amazing midrange definition but uninvolving sound - no bass, no highs, only midrange! I also tried the Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4 (130$) : similar to the Shures in the midrange but again boring to listen to. I definitely don't like the sound of Balanced Armature Drivers (Shure and Ultimate Ears); it's a dry and cold, analytical and irritating sound. No fun here.
Recently I bought the Philips SHE9700 for only 9,95$ in a local store. The only reason I bought it was the low price. Believe me or not, these are my new reference for on-the-go audio! They are very good and clean sounding, with tight, deep bass response and crystal clear highs. The mid-highs are a little coloured and upper bass can be sometimes bloomy with acoustic jazz double bass, but this earphones are very easy to equalize and then they can output an almost perfect sound balance. Comfort is great too : after a few minutes, I forget I'm actually wearing them.
To give you a comparison point, for home listening I have a Sennheiser HD280 Pro (200$), wich is very good, and the Philips SHE9700 are surprisingly similar in sound signature. I can't believe I paid only 10$ for this sound quality! But even at its suggested retail price, I would highly recommend them.
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