Performer 5

At $350 cad my setup would be Aful P5's and a cable with built-in mic. I haven't tried anything from Ziigat. They release a new IEM every 4 days and every time I compare models a new one comes out and I can't keep up lol. Cod Is the only game I play and I use my Aful P8's for it, and it's the only thing I use my Aful's for. If you're looking for iems for footsteps and clarity between sounds on a map, depth, then I think Aful crushes it there with the P series. The Explorers are trash for fps though, they give me a panic attack because I can't tell where anyone is. Maybe something else if you're looking for immersion though. Iems in that price range are going to come with replaceable cables and that's where the mic will be. That's where the mic will be on cheap iems with non removable cables too. If you want the Aretes or any similar IEM you're going to have to get a cable with a mic built-in or a separate mic entirely. Most IEMs with multiple balanced armature drivers are going to do a good job with call of duty though.

I only have the aful performer 5s, so yeah. I go to those

I use the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro and absolutely love them, though they are out of your budget. I head good things about the DT 990 Pro getting decently close for about half the price. They are very neutral and great for mixing if you need it eventually, but it might make them appear a bit sibilant at first, but I got used to it. For a more fun set I use the Sennheiser HD 599 SE, which are really light and airy - especially compared to the Beyerdynamics - making them more comfy for extended sessions. At least here in europe they are really affordable at the equivalent of about 160 CAD and punch way above their weight in my experience. Last alternative if you want to give IEMs a try, I am playing with the AFUL Performer 5s sometimes and find them pretty comfy and great sounding too.

The Kiwi Ears Etude are the bone induction ones, yes? I heard they have weird tonality. Can you speak to that, relative to say the Aful p5s, which have been pretty reliably great for me in almost all scenarios.

Ziigaat Odyssey if you want something neutral with bass boost (the bass really kick in ngl I love that), Performace 5 if you want warm tuning, Kbear Tri I3 Mark 3 if you want something bright but not harsh smooth and great for vocal.

Go to a shop and try some aful performers 5 + 2 or 5s, you will find the bass, also the ear tips could be part of your issue if the seal is wrong.

Go to a shop and try some aful performers 5 + 2 or 5s, you will find the bass, also the ear tips could be part of your issue if the seal is wrong.

Maybe consider used a bit more detailed iems if you'd like, eg. AFUL P5? If seller does include purchase documentation with date, and you have the ability to return them if flawed, it should work. Did for me