[JamesL]

Basically, I need cheap comfortable earplugs I can wear on the train or on the plane, that just happen to play music.. preferably something that's not too bassy; something I can just leave playing at low volumes, if I fall asleep on the airplane, and not get a headache when i wake up.
These are going to be worn on long-distance travels, mostly just to tune out noise, so sound quality isn't the biggest deciding factor
Previous experiences tell me that I have a really hard time with IEMs.. I struggle to get them in, they're always falling out and the cord tangles really easily, but I'm giving them another chance..
'Cheap' is subject, but I'm just trying to pay as little as possible for canal phones that does the job reasonably well, and produces decent sound for the price.

 

[gohanssjn]

My target had Shure SE110's on clearance for $69.99. Still kicking myself for returning them (thought my set was bad, but it was my laptop's sound card).

 

[KUNFUCHOPSTICKS]

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Originally Posted by gohanssjn /img/forum/go_quote.gif My target had Shure SE110's on clearance for $69.99. Still kicking myself for returning them (thought my set was bad, but it was my laptop's sound card).

 

[gohanssjn]

I know!

 

[gohanssjn]

But hay, maybe it's all for the better if I move up to SE310's >.>

 

[monolith]

Comfortwise, you want Westone UM1s, no question. At around $80-90 used when you buy from the forums here, they're hard to beat sonically as well.

 

[uberstuber]

UM1 or the Shure's if you can get them at clearance price.

 

[zeus_hunt]

RE2 - Less Bassy.. warm sounded...
something u can just leave playing at low volumes and fall asleep
what it might fail in is... tune out noise... 3db less than some others

 

[tstarn06]

x2 on either the RE2s ($80 via head-direct group buy) or the Denon 551s, which are around $68 on Amazon.com. I own both, and prefer the RE2s, which are warmer, less boomy than the Denons. But both are nice low-priced canalphones. If you want to use them on planes and trains, invest in some Comply T400 foamies, which almost turn them into IEMs. Much better seal than the stock silicone tips. I also owned the UM1s in the past, and sold them in a week. Way underwhelming on the mids/highs. And must be worn over the ear, though they are comfy.

 

[synaesthetic]

Good comfort and not too bassy?

Etymotic ER-6i with Shure black foams (olives). Very comfortable, very small (I think only the q-Jays are smaller) and sound excellent. I wouldn't recommend any other set of IEMs for under $100 than these.

 

[DKaz]

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Originally Posted by tstarn06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I own both, and prefer the RE2s, which are warmer, less boomy than the Denons. But both are nice low-priced canalphones.

You are killing me. I don't need any more entry level canalphones, but I always seem to like the same things as you. Now I am going to have to try the RE2s!

The Denon C551 are a great entry level canalphone though. They are pretty cheap to $68:

Denon AH-C551

 

[gohanssjn]

Wait, the Er-6i's can use Shure olives?

I may have found my new phones.... if I decide against the SE310's >.>

 

[Tomikans]

can't wait to get my RE2's..

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gohanssjn /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wait, the Er-6i's can use Shure olives? I may have found my new phones.... if I decide against the SE310's >.>

Yes, ER6i can use Shure Black foam tips (so can my IM716). And, Denon C700 can use Shure orange foamies too, even if soozieq can't get them on

 

[yxmees]

iM716 with Shure black olives. And they sound better than any other prementioned. And cost around 50-60$ on ebay.