[pbirkett]

I've currently got the CX300 but the inevitable has finally happened and I lost one of the rubber tips. Now I know I can buy replacements but its the perfect excuse for a new toy

So, I'm using it with a Creative Zen Stone. I'd like something that is:-

1. Easy to use - I dont want anything that is akward to put in / take out.

2. A fun sound - I like punchy, fast and powerful bass, and I quite like a brightish sound.

3. Suitable for the gym - that probably means isolating since I want to drown out the crap music they play, and they need to stay in well and no keep falling out.

4. No more than $200 absolute tops. Less is highly preferable.

Any suggestions?

 

[mr56k]

For that price range you can get some nice in ears. Check out the Etymotic ER4 series. Also maybe take a look at the ULTIMATE EARS SUPER.FI 5 PRO which is also in your range. Just my opinion but I think its hard to find a "fast punchy powerful bass + bright sound". If you want bass and a warmer sound signature check out the iems from Westone. If comfort is a issue I definitely say look at westone. As always see if you can audition any before you buy otherwise your just going to get everyones opinion. GOOD LUCK!

 

[pbirkett]

Thanks for the reply... congrats on post 500 btw

Ety4's.... I've heard they are quite bass light? Also they are around £140+ here (nearly $300). I think my Zen Stone also leans towards a slightly bass light sound.

I thought about the SF5Pro but I heard there are comfort issues and that is also pushing the budget a touch, but if they were REALLY worth paying that bit extra for I guess I could stretch.

Impossible to audition anything unfortunately - round here, they sell one of three things WRT headphones - Upper end Sennheisers (i.e. HD6x0), lower end Grados (i.e. iGrado/SR60/80) or low-fi junk. Its REALLY hard to find anything else around here.

 

[r@mside]

Do you need something more isolating than the CX300?

If not, the Denon C700 fits your description quite close.

 

[pbirkett]

Quote:

Originally Posted by r@mside /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you need something more isolating than the CX300? If not, the Denon C700 fits your description quite close.

Not especially - the CX's did fine for isolation in the gym, so if they were no better than that it'd still be ok. Thanks for your suggestion.

 

[ZarakiSan]

Q-Jays. From what I heard, they're CX300's gone right, eg, just as easy and comfrotable, but with a good sound. God, I'm thinking of wearing my DT880 to school till I get the Ue11's...

 

[wrecked_porsche]

Maylar X3i perhaps? They have a more fun sound compared to my modified iM716.
I'd say the X3i sounds like a less refined version of my ES7. Sounded bloated at first, but seems to be settling down now. I've only had it for 3 days though... more burn in is required.
x3i is a great match with my Creative player which is also light on bass.

x3i = great when I just want to do some casual listening while doing my work or walking around uni. ES7, Darths and iM716 are for my home use FWIW.

 

[Seidhepriest]

Anything Yuin.