Why I'm going to CanJam Socal


Hi Everyone!
I had a mediocre experience at THE Show, but I'm still going to CanJam. I'm seriously hoping I can listen in more ideal situations.

I'm looking for IEM's or sealed cans this time. In the past some of the best sound I've heard from cans have come from:
  • Pono (yeah, long gone)
  • Woo Audio
  • Hifiman
I am seriously on the fence about Audeze. They do not do it for me. I'm also looking to finally replace my Shure E4s, possibly with Fiio FH5s.

What are your thoughts??
erik_squires
What's your price range, sound preference, and use case (commute, work, home, travel)?
I'm looking for IEM's in the $350 max range. If I can find better cheaper. Same for sealed over the ear cans for work.

I'm also going to look for heapdhone amps, but mainly to listen. I want to see if I can recreate the magic I heard from Woo amps ages ago, and also get a listen to the Ayre Codex and anything else.
The truth is while I like headphones, I hardly listen except at work, and for that I really need sealed or IEM's with intrinsic noise blocking.