Looking for some IEM 'phones

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango
Should I get the E2C or E2G?

I'll make it easy for you. THEY ARE THE SAME THING.

 

[yhelothar]

Originally posted by: Hexx

Originally posted by: LS20
e4 require a high-powered source

Not true, it is the general consenus of Head-Fi that the Shure e4c's or Westone UM2's are the best IEM for the iPod.

For the more frugal of audiofiles, UM-1's are the best $109 IEM. Much better than Shure e2's.

These are only reconmendations for IEM's, if you want open or closed headphones we open up another huge box.

And whatever you do, do not become a member of head-fi, it will hurt you so badly. (Just bought Grado SR125 for $150 today on a whim. I'm getting impatient for my PS-1's.)

(frugal, lol)

I think most people on headfi.org would agree that the altec lansing iM716 are better phones than the UM1

 

[chuckywang]

I dunno if casual listening warrants the purchase of e4c's. Get the e3c's if you want something that maximizes your iPod. I have the e2c's, and they are just super.

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: Hexx

Originally posted by: LS20
e4 require a high-powered source

Not true, it is the general consenus of Head-Fi that the Shure e4c's or Westone UM2's are the best IEM for the iPod.

For the more frugal of audiofiles, UM-1's are the best $109 IEM. Much better than Shure e2's.

These are only reconmendations for IEM's, if you want open or closed headphones we open up another huge box.

And whatever you do, do not become a member of head-fi, it will hurt you so badly. (Just bought Grado SR125 for $150 today on a whim. I'm getting impatient for my PS-1's.)

(frugal, lol)

Hurt me financially? And sorry but I already joined! It's alright, I'm good with spending money and I don't have a tendency to over spend Like it's tempting to upgrade from my 9800pro but everytime I think about it, I realize I have no *actual* need as of yet (Unable to play a certain game for example) and I'm running with decent settings so..

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: chuckywang
I dunno if casual listening warrants the purchase of e4c's. Get the e3c's if you want something that maximizes your iPod. I have the e2c's, and they are just super.

I wouldn't never use an iPod. I plan to listen with these on my cellphone with only quality 2 OGG files (96kb/s) but at the same time, when I'm at home, listen to FLACs from my desktop (therefore needing decent quality). And these phones can't be white, I refuse to have white 'phones.

 

[tm37]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
Don't get any of them. Get the Altec Lansing iM716. They kick all their butts for $120. A lot of people are reporting that it sounds similar to the much more expensive Etymotic ER4s, which is not surprising since the altecs were designed by etymotic.

Industtry ALERT ! So were the sures

 

[imported_Lucifer]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald
Why would you spend that much on earphones?

Why would you spend that much on a computer that is significantly slower than it's counter part? Especially one that lacks any useful features a cheaper PC counterpart would have. (No, lets not turn this into a computer flame fest...)

Did they lock your goku account yet?

 

[ThaPerculator]

Ummm why the hell are you concerned with in ear monitors if you listen on an iPod. iPods have horrible sound quality compared to other players on the market.

 

[Triumph]

I bought the E2C's yesterday for using on the motorcycle. They definitely work to cut out the noise. Sound quality is really good, but not bassy, if that's what you're looking for. I'm not so much concerned about ultimate sound quality though, I'm more interested in the noise isolation.

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald
Why would you spend that much on earphones?

Why would you spend that much on a computer that is significantly slower than it's counter part? Especially one that lacks any useful features a cheaper PC counterpart would have. (No, lets not turn this into a computer flame fest...)

Did they lock your goku account yet?

I wouldn't know, why don't you go ask him?

 

[imported_Lucifer]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald
Why would you spend that much on earphones?

Why would you spend that much on a computer that is significantly slower than it's counter part? Especially one that lacks any useful features a cheaper PC counterpart would have. (No, lets not turn this into a computer flame fest...)

Did they lock your goku account yet?

I wouldn't know, why don't you go ask him?

Alright I'll ask him.

Hey Philippine Mango, did they lock your goku account yet?

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald
Why would you spend that much on earphones?

Why would you spend that much on a computer that is significantly slower than it's counter part? Especially one that lacks any useful features a cheaper PC counterpart would have. (No, lets not turn this into a computer flame fest...)

Did they lock your goku account yet?

I wouldn't know, why don't you go ask him?

Alright I'll ask him.

Hey Philippine Mango, did they lock your goku account yet?

You're not funny. I can only hope you die some time, some time, very soon

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: ThaPerculator
Ummm why the hell are you concerned with in ear monitors if you listen on an iPod. iPods have horrible sound quality compared to other players on the market.

Wow, misinformation spreads fast across the interweb. The iPod Video's SQ is actually quite decent if you weren't aware.

Anyways, OP have you considered ER6is or the UM1, which is supposedly better SQ for less money than the e3c (109 shipped)?

 

[imported_Lucifer]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald
Why would you spend that much on earphones?

Why would you spend that much on a computer that is significantly slower than it's counter part? Especially one that lacks any useful features a cheaper PC counterpart would have. (No, lets not turn this into a computer flame fest...)

Did they lock your goku account yet?

I wouldn't know, why don't you go ask him?

Alright I'll ask him.

Hey Philippine Mango, did they lock your goku account yet?

You're not funny. I can only hope you die some time, some time, very soon

rofl

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: screwd01
got my e2c for 45 shipped...a malfunctioning pair from ebay (left ear bud had no sound, a common defect) and sent it back to shure....they sent me a brand new set

its a great value for its quality

Weird, mine is starting to do the same thing

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: Ronald McDonald
Why would you spend that much on earphones?

Why would you spend that much on a computer that is significantly slower than it's counter part? Especially one that lacks any useful features a cheaper PC counterpart would have. (No, lets not turn this into a computer flame fest...)

Did they lock your goku account yet?

I wouldn't know, why don't you go ask him?

Alright I'll ask him.

Hey Philippine Mango, did they lock your goku account yet?

I wouldn't know, why don't you go ask him?

 

[Philippine Mango]

bump

 

[Philippine Mango]

bump because I still have no idea what to GET!

 

[Philippine Mango]

ABH@!

 

[yhelothar]

Um I told you the altec lansings, but you ignored it.. So tough luck.
I just personally got the Etymotic ER-4P for $160 on amazon marketplace, I don't think you can beat those phones for that price.

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
Um I told you the altec lansings, but you ignored it.. So tough luck.
I just personally got the Etymotic ER-4P for $160 on amazon marketplace, I don't think you can beat those phones for that price.

So why would you recommend one headphone yet get another pair?

 

[KevinF]

If you haven't looked into the Etymotic ER-4P, you should. They're also available on eBay from iDealSound for 189.99... he doesn't advertise the price, but if you ask, you can get it.

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: KevinF
If you haven't looked into the Etymotic ER-4P, you should. They're also available on eBay from iDealSound for 189.99... he doesn't advertise the price, but if you ask, you can get it.

Problem with those 'phones is that they sit too far into the ear canal and would be uncomfortable. (Needs some sound isolating, very comforable 'phones). Another problem is apparently with most of these headphones is that they lack bass...

 

[yhelothar]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
Um I told you the altec lansings, but you ignored it.. So tough luck.
I just personally got the Etymotic ER-4P for $160 on amazon marketplace, I don't think you can beat those phones for that price.

So why would you recommend one headphone yet get another pair?

Depends on how much you want to spend?
I'd get the altecs if I had $120 to spend.
But for $180, then get the etymotics. But they usually sell for $190, I just lucked out at finding it for $160.