Thank you everyone for the replies. It sounds like I definitely need closed headphones, out of respect to my office mates.   I'll look into all your suggestions. Also, it turns out the local Apple store sells the B&W P7 and I found another seller who had some Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Around the...

EDIT: In retrospect, I probably should have put this in the recommendations forum, but I'd originally intended the post to be about noise leakage and a comparison between the sound of IEMs and head phones, which I thought was appropriate here. If I could delete and move the thread, I would...

Quote:   The 232 ergonomics also trump the UE900s, at least in my ears. I went out and bought a pair at the Apple store just so I could make a comparison between my Ety ER-4P, the PFE232 and something else. They were available and they're quite good, actually. But as of right now, they're...

Quote: I didn't state that very well. I knew that they weren't going to sound like the Etymotic, but I underestimated the depth of the v shape and amount of mid-bass that they'd produce (I think - I hardly have two hours on them). I was looking for something with punchier bass and...

So, I received my PFE232s earlier today and am still fiddling with them. All I have to say right now is that they sound nothing like my Etymotic ER-4Ps. They're going to take some getting used to. I suspect the sound signature will grow on me.   They do a lot of things better than the Ety's...

Quote:   I can't speak to any adaptors, but I run my ER-4Ps direct to my iPhone 5 often and they sound great. Plenty of volume and a nice low noise floor, too.

Quote:   This is an interesting take that I hadn't seen before. I had previously thought that companies like Westone and Heir used proprietary connectors that made it difficult to find a mic/button in line. My google-fu is failing me here -- can you point me in the direction of something...

Resurrecting a thread: Tulsa here.   For what it's worth, Guitar Center does carry some quality IEMs (and even *gulp* the Apple store). The EarPlug Superstore in Fort Gibson (of all places!) carries a selection of high quality IEMs, too. They're primarily internet-based, but I think they...

Quote:   All great comments and exactly what I was hoping someone would know. I greatly appreciate the comparison to the HF5 and how they compare on neutrality and bass. I also agree the PFE232 sounds right up my alley. Do you remember where they were on sale for $450? (was it black...

Quote:   Quote:   I can't speak for temps, but my ER4's are as durable as TwinQY describes. I've used them for about 11 years. So long as you replace the filters and keep things clean, they're rugged. I've run over them with my office chair more than a few times and they don't seem...

Quote:   Thanks for the reply. "Poorer ergonomics and less bass" -- as compared to what? My basis for comparison is the (I'm assuming) relatively bass-lite Etymotic ER-4P. I'm certainly looking for more bass than can be found in the ER-4P's, but I don't need a ton more, really. I'm hoping...

(Apologies for the cross-post from the UE 900 appreciation thread. I posted there first before discovering this thread even existed. This appears to be a better place for the post)   Hey everyone - first post. Thanks ahead of time for providing your expertise - it's appreciated!   About...

Hey everyone - first post. Thanks ahead of time for providing your expertise - it's appreciated!   About 11 years ago, I bought my first and only IEMs, the venerable Etymotic ER-4Ps. They've served me extremely well over the years and I really love how they sound. That said, I must admit...