[idvsego]

They sound great but soemtimes they irritate my ears because of how far up in there they have to go.  I am starting to look for a new pair that has a shallower set but still good isolation.  Aroudnthe same as far as sound signature goes.  The hippoVB has been in my sights for a while.  any other suggestions?

 

[yliu]

I don't think they go in your ear far at all, maybe you should try bigger tips. The Sennheiser IE line goes in shallower, but they don't have that isolation.

 

[Katun]

If there is ever a "I like it, but..." in your statement, it's time for new headphones!

 
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They sound great but soemtimes they irritate my ears because of how far up in there they have to go.  I am starting to look for a new pair that has a shallower set but still good isolation.  Aroudnthe same as far as sound signature goes.  The hippoVB has been in my sights for a while.  any other suggestions?

I loved them too when I had them. They sounded pretty good, the fit was above average, and the isolation was excellent.
 
One problem, they started irritating the inside of my ear canal. I would start to get a bit itchy, so I would have to take them out and take a break after about 1/2 hour.
 
So I guess I'm in your same boat. Looking for an IEM with shallower isolation that doesn't irritate me after a short session.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-115-iems-compared-monster-miles-davis-tribute-added-10-17
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/450407/multiple-iem-shootout-v-3

 

[idvsego]

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One problem, they started irritating the inside of my ear canal. I would start to get a bit itchy, so I would have to take them out and take a break after about 1/2 hour.

 
exactly my problem.  I have been perusing both of those threads again and am looking at the Hippo VB or the Panny HEJ900 so far.

 

[JoeyRusso]

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If there is ever a "I like it, but..." in your statement, it's time for new headphones!

 

I loved them too when I had them. They sounded pretty good, the fit was above average, and the isolation was excellent.
 
One problem, they started irritating the inside of my ear canal. I would start to get a bit itchy, so I would have to take them out and take a break after about 1/2 hour.
 
So I guess I'm in your same boat. Looking for an IEM with shallower isolation that doesn't irritate me after a short session.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-115-iems-compared-monster-miles-davis-tribute-added-10-17
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/450407/multiple-iem-shootout-v-3

 
I had the same problem which is why I switched to Shure Olives.  They were my favorite tips for the S4's by far.
 

 

[jasonb]

i found the S4's to be comfortable, it was the sound i didn't like.