FoKus Triumph

Beoplay EX / Eleven is great for sound quality. I've compared them with XM4th and Fokus Triumph. Sold both and left with EX. Mic is OK, ANC and battery are also fine. IPX rating allows even showering with them

Agreed, but they are a 5-stars for everything else!

Without knowing what you prioritize it's hard for anyone to answer... They all have these features of course, and there is plenty of info online about what each does better than the others. Status and Technics are probably the best all around on this list, but of course not the best value for your money. If you prioritize sound quality and don't care as much about other features being perfect then get some Nobles. Only personal thing I will add is I don't think the xm5s are as good as status or Technics if you're going to go in that price range, I've used all of those.

Could just be me, but keep that in mind Sound was very good though NOTHING compares to my Noble Fokus buds..

Absolutely love my noble buds, the noble prestige (non encore) will never replace them, ATM they are my only set (saving for my dream Iems)