Which iem of this list do you recommend?

IEMs / Other In-Ear Monitors (IEM)
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I want to buy an iem. The main one has broken (Timeless) for the second time.
Now I am using a Tin t3 and I have to admit that I really like the sound. Clear, open sound… Anyway.
I am looking for an iem that has a big soundstage. That you can feel it open. From there the rest. If it has midrange present, it’s better but not compulsory.

The iems on this list are consider “cheap”. I can only buy on Amazon Raptgo and Olina (to make an a/b). The Yanyinn does not.
The reason for not going for a better one is simply that seeing how the market is going I don’t feel like spending 600€ and then in 6 months there will be an equal or better option. I think that for now one of those is enough.

Thank you.

  • Tripowin Olina 120€
  • Raptgo Hook 278€
  • Yanyin Cannon 320€
  • Other (comment)

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So hear me out, Audeze i3 if you want something that has a giant sound stage for an iem. They are expensive and require power but you won’t find anything on the market like them.

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I suppose there will be good options for 1000€. But as I say, that’s not what I’m looking for.

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I should’ve been more clear, as far as IEMs go I would be shocked if I the next 6 months, 1 year or 3 years there would be something better for giant soundstage.

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Yes, I understand. But as I said I want to be cautious.
S12, Timeless and even Raptgo for some critics have been and are better than +800€ iems. Honestly, I had the timeless and I would be quite sad to think that that sound is already a high end sound. Especially because high-end headphones cost a lot of money…
If those “cheap” planars and some “simple” headphones with dynamic drivers have been able to offer this year quite a lot of spectacle, good sound, in 6 months I expect anything honestly.
That’s why I prefer to be cautious and don’t make big outlays.

Pd. The recent purchase of the EDXS and the new powerful office laptop also has an influence.

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I gotcha and yeah I definitely would be cautious as well. If Audeze still made the isine 10s I’d recommend those for a fraction of the price and still have a headphone like soundstage.