I have/use IE8's (and have Shure 530s, but never used them for video and I don't feel like digging them out of basement storage to test!). I have experience with no other high-end IEMs than these. Not sure if IE8s are the best as they are pretty dark, like full-sized 650s. For video/movies/tv, IMO, one needs all the details up close and personal. "Surround" is a non-issue and, IAC, crossfeed helps a lot.
An IEM "version" of beyer 880s may work best (of all the full-sized cans I own -- see my sig -- I like the 880s best for video, TV, DVD and camcorder). Anyone know what that "880-like" IEM may be?
Someone suggested dedicated surround headphones. Too bulky, so no thx! Anyway...
For movies and music, I like fwd (in-my-face) sound; this sonic attribute for headphones (and all electronics used for that matter) makes movie/tv environmental sounds -- birds, cars, flowing water, etc. -- very distinguishable. I do always use crossfeed, for all listening, and for video this feature puts a lot of audio/soundtrack cues in clear perspective.
Another way to ask for video-use IEM suggestion, to suit my prefs anyway, would be to ask what IEMs are best for studio or live-sound monitoring?
Thx for all the feedback, and keep it comin', folks!
Edited by headfone - 8/22/10 at 2:30am
