Thanks for the replies!   After assessing my options, I've come to the conclusion that the prevalence of fakes is too big of a risk, so I'm going to buy a different product. If I were still living in the US, I'd probably take the chance. However, the markup on pretty much any headphone here...

Good evening Head-Fi-ers!   I've been looking for a new set of IEMs to use for exercise and situations where I don't want to risk my better IEMs (the Westone 2 I've learned is very sensitive to moisture, for example). Does anyone have any experience using the LG Quadbeat for working out?   I...

Is there any consensus about whether fakes are as common with the Piston 3 'Colorful' as the original Piston 3? I'm able to get the original model and the 'Colorful' versions on a local marketplace site here in Brazil, but I'd like to increase my odds of not having the hassle of getting and then...

Good evening Head-Fi-ers ...   A couple years back, my family moved to Brazil. From arrival until yesterday, my small headphone collection was able to fill all my needs, so I've had no need to explore the domestic selection. Yesterday though, my only remaining pair of headphones fit for...

Thanks for the tip. I'd not been considering the Westone 2 because I assumed it was a bit out of my price range. It looks like it's being discontinued or updated, so I guess they are being cleared out. I think it's definitely my prime contender right now.    After doing a little more reading...

Quick Summary: - IEM - $100 to 200 preferred price - have tried Yamaha EPH-100 (uncomfortable) and Shure SE-215 (dark, slow) - for active use, usually with an unamped LG Optimus G playing FLACs and 256kbps+ VBR MP3s   Priorities: 1. balanced, precise, responsive sound, good with many...

Of the sets you're considering, my experience is limited to the Yamaha EPH-100. With that in mind, I wholeheartedly advise against them. The sound quality is fine, but they are far from being a bass powerhouse.     More critically, it really doesn't matter how good they sound if you can't wear...

Among other genres, I listen to a lot of post-rock, drone, IDM, ambient, minimal techno and other associated genres ( http://www.last.fm/user/scatteredshadow/charts?rangetype=overall&subtype=artists ). I've also just replaced a set of two year old SE-215's that were murdered by an errant foot...

My price range is flexible downwards but I want to stick as close to $150 as possible on the upper end. I have some higher end headphones and IEMs for careful listening and quiet environments, so these mainly will be used at the gym, when doing housework or other more physical activities where I...

  I've tried to search on this topic, but doing so has yielded a fragmented impression of the issue. Apologies if this has been covered in depth somewhere, I did spend time researching but wasn't able to come up with a full answer. Plus, my experience with headphone amps is nonexistent...

Quote:   Great feedback, much obliged!   I probably should have mentioned that I do have a pair of Shure E4Gs for when I'm mobile and want isolation, plus a pair of Sennheiser HD 595 for listening at home. Headphones for working out have been a challenge because even if it weren't for...

The wiring in the plug stem of my Sennheiser PX100 'phones finally broke, so now I need a replacement set for working out. I'm not averse to buying another pair of PX 100s, but first I wanted to look around to see if there are any other contenders.    The main criteria for these headphones...

Quote: Originally Posted by greatfool To me a characteristic E4c moment was standing in a noisy crowded train and hearing no outside noise -feeling like I was in one of those movie scenes where you hear just the music and no other sound. Exactly! Yesterday was the first day I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jasper994 I do highly recommend using the foam sleeves with the E4. I feel that they give vastly superior performance to the rest of the included sleeves. I just posted about this on another thread. I could not agree with you more! The foam sleeves...

I plan on composing a more complete description of my impressions of the e4 after listening to them all weekend, however I wanted to mention that the biggest thing I've noticed in my short experience with these earphones is that getting a proper fit is HUGE. On Friday night, I sat up until...

Quote: Originally Posted by stewtheking IEM's are essentially limited by their very nature. Tubes running into the ear canal mean that the sound tends to feel as if it's located inside the head and no further out. The "soundstage" of the music is what suffers most. Other than that...

Quote: Originally Posted by Xtabi If I was in the same poistion you are right now, which I was about a month ago, I would listen to each of them. The sound from the SF was much more sutiable to my listening pleasure. I would not buy based on the location of their HQ. Why spend a lot...

Well, the super.fi's have pulled ahead by one. Judging by the responses so far, am I correct to conclude that for the majority of users, the Super.fi's sound more dynamic while the Shures are more precise? I realize that those are VERY broad classifications. I'm just trying to distill the...

Quote: Originally Posted by GreatDane Shure E4C - 11 44.00% Ultimate Ears super.fi 5 Pro - 11 44.00% so far it's a tie Yeah, so much for my consensus! -LOL- I hope it's not going to come down to a coin flip. I'm not ready to spend $400 to buy both...

-bump- Thanks for the replies so far! If I could get at least a few more, I think I'd have a great sample to base a consensus. By the way, please don't hesitate to add why you voted the way you did.

I've decided to potentially spend more money and also to only pursue IEMs since most of my music listening is while commuting, so I'm now considering the Audio Technica ATH-CK7 and Westone UM1's on the lower end of my budget and the Shure E4C and Ultimate Ears super.fi 5 Pro on the upper end...

Based on the following information, I'd like to see if I can find a consensus on what would be the best headphone to pick up. I've just had a pair of Shure E3c's die an untimely death. I've thought about getting another pair, but I figured I'd see if other viewpoints might push me in a different...