I just got a set of Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones. I know, I know. I feel the same way about Bose. But, for the price (free) they can't be beat. A neighbor gave them to me. I listen to them on my iPhone. All my music files are in MP3 format. I run them through MP3Gain, using the default 89db...

Yeah, I'm totally ordering some. That's one sexy ear.

Excellent. Thank you. Looks like the SE530s are a little shorter (or maybe the same length), but thicker. Does that sound about right?

I'm test driving some SE210s right now. Somebody mentioned the SE530s were bigger. I don't know of any place in town that has them in stock so I can compare. Anyone have an idea of how big they are?

Quote: Originally Posted by nickdawg You really have to take Apple Store reviews with a grain of salt. Bonthouse is correct, many Apple store customers love and praise Bose(red flag here on Head-Fi). I'm totally with ya on the Bose stuff. I'd never buy their stuff. And if sound...

I'm listening to Shure SE210s right now. They're not bad. I think I'm going to step up and go with the SE530s. Unfortunately, I'm doing so without listening to them, but they're getting great reviews all over the Web, so they seem like a good gamble.

I'll check them out when they become available. Thanks.

Bought a set of the Etymotic hf2s today. Played with them quite a bit. Not my cup of tea. A little light on the bass. I realize this probably means I have un-pure tastes in sound, but I likes what I likes, and these ain't it.

Yeah, I was looking at those yesterday. I don't mind the large mic. Seems easier to find than fiddling around looking for it, like I do with the smaller mics. It's the earbuds that frighten me. They look enormous. I may give them a shot, though.

Thanks for the link. I've considered the super.fi 4vi, but they seem to get awful reviews on the Apple online store. Specifically, a lot of the same QC complaints I see about the Vmodas. Anyone here have experience with them?

First time poster, first time reader. Great forum you have going here. As the title mentions, I'm looking for a descent set of earbuds w/ inline mic for the iPhone. The Apple standard ones are too big for my small ears, and sound like hell anyway. I bought the Vmoda Vibe Duos, and loved...