I've used mine since August and at least 2 half marathons, a full marathon and plenty of hours at the gym and I'm very happy with them.  They recently had a coupon for 25% off but I think it ended on Christmas Day.  Check Amazon and if you don't want to get them online, Best Buy will match the...

Are you looking for Bluetooth iem's?  I have the Jaybird Bluebud X and absolutely love them.  I've used them for multiple races (3 half marathons and a marathon) and months of training - the majority of which was outside.  I've never had them cut out and can typically use them for about a week...

Quote: Just a small note - OP would need different cables or an adapter to use straight out of the iPhone, depending on the case, as it's a larger plug (like the UM3X from Westone).  

I used to think the same exact thing as the OP until I started experimenting with brands and then within the brands.  I think it really takes some trial and error to figure what works for your ears and what doesn't and whether iem's are the right direction or not.  From my experience, I have...

Quote: never tried the Ety's but the PFE's are ridiculously comfortable as I have the PFE 232 and was planning to sell them but due to the openness of the soundstage and comfort, I'm really having a hard time letting them go.   That brings me to a question: I was originally planning to...

I have both the AS-2 and the ASG-2 - I hear the ASG-2 nearly the same as the AS-2 though I feel like the G2 has a bit more bass presence with the default settings - valve closed, I believe? My customs have a more comfortable fit though I still seem to get a better seal with the G2 which is odd.

I've been toying with getting a new iem for the gym/running for a while and mine have annoyed me enough that it's finally time to make a change.  I currently have the Sennheiser OCX 685i.  I like the sound and the fit but I don't want/need a remote and I hate how the cables get caught and move...

I haven't had a lot of time to listen today since receiving my box of goods but so far, the ASG-2 sounds exactly as I had anticipated.  I'm still trying to figure out what tips I prefer but the new body is much more comfortable than the 1.2 and I really like the new double flange tips quite a...

Quote: I'm actually really excited about having the custom and non-custom version of this one.  There might be times when listening to customs isn't ideal - especially if I need to take them out quickly -  so it works out really well.  I've also started training for a full marathon (did I...

Sadly, I don't think these are for me.  My current issue with my running iem's (Sennheiser) is that there is no chin slider and a hefty remote - which I loved at first - but now gets stuck on everything.  I wear my running iem's (30+ miles/week) behind my ears/neck to avoid microphonics and...

I've been following this thread for a bit and am excited to say I should have my AS-2's back from a re-fit tomorrow, along with the ASG-2.  My son already loves looking for the mail truck so stalking to postman should be a fairly easy task      As for earwax and the black/stealth finish - a...

I'm going to have to wait for more impressions before I make a decision.  I loved my Westone 4's and have thought about picking them up again a million times over and had actually been debating getting the um1 to use for running - then I heard about these.  Can't wait to see more thoughts roll in!

Quote: I've been fighting the urge all day but the force is too strong and I don't think I (or my wallet) will win.

Do you happen to know what the length of the cable is and if there is a chin slider? Also retail price per Westone's site is $199 not $249.

So tempted!  I've been searching for a really good running iem and these look like they fit my requirements pretty well.  

Quote: I agree with the AS-2 and love mine.  I've been using the PFE 232 while mine are being re-fit and also think they are still very good for classical/opera but I lean more towards the AS-2 for my personal preferences.  I don't remember hearing recording issues with the Westone 4 but...

Be still my heart - the black rhodium looks AMAZING.  I love my stealth AS-2's but man - there's just something about the rhodium!  I'll take some pics of my AS-2's once I get them back.  My training is on a break before the next session starts up and I have nothing to listen to, lol.  That's...

Chengsta - your review/thoughts were pretty close to mine, I think, although I'm comparing them to the PFE 232. Classical and Acoustic albums are some of my favorite music to listen to on the AS-2 because I feel like they nail the timbre of the instruments and make the music come alive.  I...

I just wanted to say that my comment about Tyll's review was just my thoughts. It was nothing against him - I was just confused as I was reading it. He's entitled to write about what he heard, though, and I do look forward to seeing what he thinks if he gets to hear a different pair. I'm...

Quote: I don't think Ohio is in your line of travel but no worries.  I'm sure I'll have the pleasure of meeting you guys at some point.  I think most locations would take you 2-3 hours out of your way. 

Too bad I'm not close enough to any of the locations where you'll be or I'd stop out and say hi.  Maybe I'll see what races are in your area since I have nothing planned until September and that's simply not possible    Pulled from shotgunshane: "I'm not really understanding Tyll's...

Quote: I agree with this.  Not to say soundbear is wrong, in the very least!  I think it's just the matter of how we all hear things differently and all have very different preferences.  I hear almost precisely what Kunlun and Eric have described although I'm going to wait a bit longer to...

Quote: Thanks, Dale - I'll do this next week as time got away from me today. 

I have a question regarding the AS-2 and sound isolation. I wanted to listen to them last weekend on a 2 hour car ride and while the road noise was mostly blocked the radio came through loud and clear so I really couldn't listen to them for too long without turning the volume higher than usual...

Quote: I've got to jump in and say I agree with this (not the arrogant part - the music part) and am also in the 99.9 percent.  I have some (not many) lossless files on my iPhone and honestly, I can't hear a difference back to back with the same song at 256kbps.  Now what I can say is that...