I'd like to nominate the VSonic GR07 Classic for IEMs. At $100, I think these represent a fantastic value.

This is a bit conditional, in my opinion, as one should probably be willing to play with an equalizer a bit to tame the VSonic brightness. However, with properly applied EQ, I think the money is buying some awfully good sound, and VSonic earphones are pretty strong in the build department. Rotating nozzles and small earpieces make for a comfortable, highly ergonomic fit.

When they were $180 I did not think they offered any value at all and still don't care much for the signature due to the lack of refinement and treble tizz.  $100 is more tempting for sure.  But if you have to use Eq then you can open up about 70% fo all the IEMs and headphones on the market for nomination.  I think we should let other sites who are more forgiving do that IMO.

I'd rather see that $20 Monoprice IEM back on the list first.

I'd also like to caveat that the Abyss can't do strings for shit no matter how you mod them.  I think for some like myself it's a deal breaker.

What about the RE-400?

I'd almost say the same thing about the Audezes (especially the fazor'd ones) and their stupid weight, but their earpads feel so great on the ears.

Oh, really? If you are talking about the Audeze leather ones, Alpha Pads are much much better IMHO. Along with Audeze's clamp of death, stupid weight and even more stupid leather headband design, it's more like wearing a torture device than a headphone.

I was worried about trying any thick leather pads again after owning two Audeze headphones, too scared... But fortunately, someone knows how to design comfortable pads that sound great and breathe quite naturally. Audeze should COMPLETELY redesign their headphones because it's quite ridiculous what kind of money they want for this... (not gonna continue to stay polite).

ODAC owner here, barfing, throwing things, and suffering terrible audiophile-insecurity upgraditis!

    

Still no love for the Bifrost, eh?