Hi, I currently own a pair of Shure SE115 IEMs that I primarily use on airplanes and in other situations where I need good sound isolation. I am looking to upgrade. I can spend around $100. I was looking at the SE215s, and saw some good reviews about them here, but no comparisons with other similarly priced units.
First of all, would the SE215s be a big enough upgrade over my perfectly working SE115s to make it worth spending the money? Also, what about Etys, or the Klipsch S4s? I haven't seen a comparison between these three on here, so I would love some advice.
Here is what is important to me:
- Fit/isolation - most important (I like the way my 115s fit with the foam tips, and they stay in when I am working out; I have never been able to get a good fit with silicone tips, but I need something that will isolate sound well)
- Sound quality - needs to sound decent. I know I can't expect THAT much from IEMs in this price range, but the 115s are a little muddled in the highs and mids. As far as a ton of bass, its not a deal breaker for me (I've heard Etys are a little light in that dept).
- Value - I want to feel like I am getting a good deal!
If you have any suggestions or can compare the four headphones I mentioned, I would really appreciate it!!!!
