Hey guys,   I'm in need of your expertise. My S4's have a short and the left ear is no longer playing. Basically, I'm looking for an upgrade with a similar sound signature and matched comfort. The Klipsch ear gels are an absolute dream.....so I'm a bit worried that I'm going to have a hard...

How would you compare the MC5's to the Klipsch S4's? My S4's just shorted out in the left ear and I'm looking for something new, and perhaps an upgrade in quality.   Sorry if this has been answered.......

For the S4's, I set the gels barely against my ear canal, just enough to plug them.....then gently twist back and forth until inserted. I don't put mine in very far.....just enough for them to stay firmly in place.

Quote: Originally Posted by oakleyguy89 The ne-6m/7m are great phones for the price. They are pretty comfortable as well, but I can wear the klipsch image s4 all day long and probably sleep with them in. I agree.....the S4's are more comfortable, but if you're trying to stay...

Quote: Originally Posted by muxenle well it can feel a bit odd at first so it may partially be that. as to how the comfort of the ones you bought compare to others I'm not really sure(though a few IEMs are well known for the fact that they are really comfortable) I guess make sure...

Quote: Originally Posted by NimbleRabit I recently bought my first pair of IEMs on impulse (head-fi + online buying makes impulse buys way too damn easy), as I needed something decent to use with my ipod. I ended up going with the Meelectronics AI-M9: MEElectronics AI-M9 Hi-Fi...

Quote: Originally Posted by Seufari Hey everybody... My beloved UM2s are dead and gone and I am in the market for some inexpensive IEMs to replace them. Like to get this done as cheaply as possible. I have my eye on the S4, RE0 and NE-6. From what I have read, the S4 has a...

Quote: Originally Posted by JxK I'm also interested in having the S4 and the NE-7/6 compared. Has anyone here actually heard both? I actually have both.....and my analysis is slightly different than the others. I see the ne-6 as being a bit more balanced. Nothing is overly...

Quote: Originally Posted by headfilurker Thanks for the valuable comments everyone! I totally missed the fact that the Nuforce NE-8s don't have a mic and I was leaning towards those because the review on this site was even more positive then towards the NE-7Ms; big save right there...

I'd go with the ne-7m's if you want a great combo of SQ and functionality for a low price.

Quote: Originally Posted by coldmack Anyone? Please? I bought the s639 walkman a while back, and the stock IEM's where considerably better than regular iPod earbuds. They're slightly muddy and less detail oriented, but overall not a horrible pair of IEMs. I can't compare them...

Quote: Originally Posted by Frydude I tried London Drugs and they don't have it, bummer. I emailed NuForce and they said I'd be better off buying the NE-6 off of eBay. Are there variants of the NE-6? I wouldn't know if it was real or fake lol... NuForce® NE-6 Earphone works with...

I'm honestly not sure......sorry. I'm guessing it might be a tough match though.

Quote: Originally Posted by kmhaynes Take the NE-6 or NE-7M, double the bass, almost double the trebles, add some detail and you have the Klipsch S4 -- it is big and hot -- way too much for me. The NuForce NE-6 is a great option for only $40. Great for the gym so that the next time...

Quote: Originally Posted by mythless yep they're basically the same phones, any tip that works on the the 7 will work on the 6. Hrmm 100 CAD for the S4, I think im gonna try them out About the ne-7m's.....they don't work on some Zen DAP models. So be careful if you ever have a...

Quote: Originally Posted by Scott549 If there is burn-in, Klipsch does not know about it. I sent them a question by e-mail asking about the burn-in, and they responded, "The sound itself should not really change, the break in period is so that the speakers do not blow if played too loud...

I have about 60 hours of burn-in on the S4's now, and I can tell you that my original impressions have changed quite dramatically. Initially I thought these had: - Harsh highs (most noticeable with cymbals) - Slightly muddy, over-powering bass - Recessed vocal frequencies when overlapped...

Quote: Originally Posted by ljokerl Because it does. It can be used as an earbud or a shallow-insertion canalphone. Btw, I just got my hands on a set of the PAA-1 earbuds that come with the amp3 (but do pop up on the FS forum occasionally), and IMO they surpass both the MX760 and...

Like an above poster suggested for your purpose and budget, I would probably go with: a) Nuforce Ne-6/7m Fun, warm but not quite as warm as the S4's. Overall, I would say they're a good SQ for the $40 you would pay for them. And if they are your first IEM, no big loss if you don't like...

Quote: Originally Posted by xkRoWx True, compared to our higher end gears, Apple earbuds are bad, but they're free. I don't consider them "low-fi" since I didn't have to pay a penny for them. But they were "tolerable". If you know how to fiddle with the EQ, it gets a tad bit better...

Quote: Originally Posted by tstarn06 Well, your experience mirrors mine. I was too annoyed with the ssss's to notice a lack of clarity, and the bass was boomy. You can check my early posts on the S4. But they eventually broke through. I had sort of even given up on them at the 40-50...

I actually just purchased the S4's this morning, out of the box I'm not impressed....but I hope after 100 hours of burn-in I'll be enjoying these. Right now the bass feels a touch boomy, the mids and highs lack clarity. It's almost like listening to music through a thin wall. I hope this...

I know this may be beating a dead horse, but aside from the Klipsch S4's......at a CHEAP price, the Nuforce ne-6's can be had for $40. They're not 'giant killers,' but they do perform extremely well for their price level. There are multiple reviews around head-fi for the ne-7's (ne-6 w/ mic)...

Quote: Originally Posted by chinesekiwi More bass != quality of bass! yes, I like my bass too, I truely do, but it's important to make this distinction! Java? lol

Thanks for the review.....it seems like I'm always in time to purchase a new pair of the latest budget IEM's.