QDC Neptune Full Frequency Dynamic Unit Earbuds HiFi Noise Cancellation Monitor Headphone with Datachable Cable in-Ear Earphones with Mic

Excellent value for the price ~$220 USD. I listened to qdc's lineup at CanJam 2019 and was very impressed by their lowest price IEM, the qdc Neptune. It has a single balanced armature driver but puts out impressive sound. Very smooth sounding and transparent, similar to my Campfire Andromeda. Comparing it side by side with the Andromeda, the qdc Neptune is almost as clear sounding, with deeper and louder bass, but vocals are a little recessed and there is some treble roll-off. I don't have my Shure SE849 (~$900 USD) anymore, but I'd bet that these sound better. Compared to the Andromeda, which is one of the best sounding IEMs out there, the Neptune comes closer than it should for its price. It also includes by default one of the premium (usually +$75 USD) face plates offered as a customization option for their other IEMs. One thing to note is that it uses 0.75 mm 2 pin cables with reversed polarity compared to existing cables with a slightly different attachment style. This makes replacing the cable less than ideal.