joddanybody have recommendations for reasonably priced in-ear headphones/earbuds that produce a quality soundscape?
I've used Hifiman RE-300 in the past. They have a neutral sound signature, without being boring. I would look into some of the updated models though, because the cable is extremely stiff and the microphonics are unbelievably annoying if you're moving or have long hair. I believe later models use more slack cables. For in-ears the imaging and sound-stage are more than passable. You also get 7 different tips to switch to. I have very weirdly shaped ear canals and normally find it tough to get IEMs sitting just right in my ears. Wasn't the case with these ones.
If you want something bassy and fun, can't go wrong with Sennheiser CX-300ii's. Don't expect great imaging and soundstage though, but they're my goto recommendation for people who don't worry too much about audio quality.