If you're looking for a high-quality in-ear headphones worth around $3,000, then the Klipsh X12i will definitely come into your consideration. As far as the brand is concerned, Klipsch was founded by Paul W. Klipsch, the "father of audio" and a member of the Engineering and Science Hall of Fame. The Klipsh X12i received a score of 80 in Consumer Reports, a major review site PCmag that says: "The X12i's ultra-lightweight, slender earpiece fits snugly into the ear canal, ensuring excellent portability, comfort, and sound isolation." The full-range drivers provide a balanced, mid-range listening experience that doesn't overlook or focus too much on the bass. "It's a little regrettable that it may be inconvenient to buy and need to be shopped overseas.