No, they are not really superior to 846 in any way, with perhaps the thickness of the bass. The highs on the A8 are very recessed (yet actually quite extended), and are very, very, very warm earbuds. They simply can't fatigue you. They lack the sweet midrange of the shures. The 846 always...

I had to return mine as well. Left channel died within a week of ownership. Amazon took them back without question. Overall, the sound quality was good, but a bit over-rated. My reference point is the Earsonics SM-9, so I know there is no way it will approach that level of sound quality, but...

yeah, just put a drop of that "deOxIt" conductive solution they sell online into the connector. It fixes it just fine! I don't remember if I used the "gold" or the "red" model, but it worked like a charm!

Flinken is right on target with his review of the SEM9.   I waited for it to drop on amazon too, and it is well worth it. Good build quality, and for sound review, just look to Flinken's review. Speedy, dynamic, spacious. Only drawback is a sightly dry midrange.

Thanks Raketen, I just found them online and are going to give them a try!   I wish they made oval tips like the Klipsch ones in a larger bore to fit different IEMs. I have one of the old X12 models and they fit like a dream. The thing is that they only fit nozzles around 3mm or so. No way to...

Regarding treble-spikes, The only thing I have notice so far is that on certain tracks where there are very forward vocals, at higher "concert-level" SPL, there is a resonance that is annoying. My thought is that it is one of the double flange tips picking up a harmonic. If I hold the IEMs in...

yes, the ASG-2.5...a fun, spacious, hard-hitting IEM. Does some things better than 846, but they are both wonderful

You should receive an email reply as courtesy, at the very least...and within 24 hours. Even if just to say to call the phone number. If you ever get an explanation of the unprofessional behavior, please post the response here.   As an aside, some states have laws that require retailers to...

It took me 3 sets to get one that worked...... God Bless Amazon.com for their return policy....

If you get any news on these....ring me in! I'm waiting a month, but will call Shure to just let them know about the problems.....

Are you sure about that? I would hate to be in a situation where they say, "ship it to us and we will take a look at it".....then get the replacement 6 weeks later!!

That is the same production date as mine. Shure definitely had a bad batch and it is probably why amazon has pulled them. Because of that, I decided against getting an immediate replacement. The odds are too great for getting a bad set. ....Then again, amazon is great about returns, so there is...

yep, same exact problem on a 12/2013 build...bought through Amazon's vendor system and were delivered last week. Right side bud has buzzing noise at lowish volume at any vibratory signal (bass guitar for example). Sent them back to Sam Ash for a replacement. The loudest example was on the Dave...

I bought the earbuds in response to the rave reviews here. I don't agree with those reviews.... I can't say they are bad, certainly not for $80! But, to be critical of them is easy. Specifically, there is a nasty, brittle harshness around 8K Hz and 12K Hz. This mid-treble nastiness is fatiguing...