Here's my 2 cents (warning: I love good stuff but I don't consider myself an audiophile, just a keen amateur). Have had/have: SE420, AKG-702, B&W P7 wireless/wired. Wow. Just wow. I have been using the FLC 8S for 4 days now in the stock config. The only 'mod' I did was to use some SpinFit...

Wow, the FLC 8S must be pretty good to compete with the SE846. You convinced me, I am going to buy a pair from Amazon or eBay (I am in the UK and can't find any other dealer). Thanks a lot for the great advice!

I was planing to buy the Shure SE846 but then I found out about the FLC 8S...are these FLC 8S comparable to the SE846? For a fraction of the price...? Source is an iPhone 6 with potentially a Mojo in the near future. I currently have the SE420 and quite like them. £800 for the Shure is a lot...

Thanks a lot for the useful advice. I can get the SE846 for £800. The FLC 8S for £230. I am after the 'ultimate' IEM to be paired to my iPhone (6) as a source. I might buy a Mojo soon but I still haven't decided as I value simplicity in my set-up. Are the FLC 8S comparable to the SE846? Or are...

Wow. Just checked out the FLC8S online. Users compare them to the SE846 and k3003...for a fraction of the price. How is comfort and fitting? Is it as good as the Shure with their own olives? I am very tempted to buy them. But only if they ft as well as the Shure...Nore sure how/where to rest...

A bit OT but I can find the IE800 for £449 through work (official from Senhheiser). I am worried about the quality of their olives as I read they are silicon only. I really like the ones from my SE420.

I can find the IE800 for £449 through an offer from work (official from Senhheiser). I was going to purchase the Shure SE846 but there is now almost £400 difference. Source is Spotify 320 via iPhone. Might buy a Mojo in the future. I had previously considered the IE800 but somehow dismissed...

And I am also thinking about purchasing a Chord Mojo to go with the SE846....I plan to keep this set-up for the next 5-7 years (just like I did with the SE420). Source is Spotify 320.

csglinux, thanks a lot for the comprehensive reply, much appreciated.

I would like to buy a TOTL IEM, currently still using the SE420 (and loving them). Given that the SE846 are 3-4 years old now, do we know if there are any rumours about a successor? I don't consider the KSE1500 a 'real' successor. Thanks

Thanks All for the replies, very much appreciated. One area where I find the 420 weak is actually the bass, so theincread punch at low frequencies is a nice change. I am very much leaning towards the 846. Any feedback on the W60? Price is similar.

Thanks a lot for the kind reply. Do you know if the SE846 will be replaced by a new top of the line model soon? I understand they have been out for a few years now. Do you think they are significantly better than my current SE420 and B&W P7? (With my Spotify 320 source). I really like the...

Hi All, I own a set of Shure IEM SE-420 from 2011. Over the years I went throug several headphones - and got rid of them. The only one that I kept is the SE-420 because imho it just sounded better. For the record I bought and sold AKG 702 with a FiiO amplifier/DAC, some Bose noice cancelling...

Righti, quick update.   Did a lot of research and purchased a FiiO E11k and a pair of AKG K702. All worked out quite OK money wise (Amazon, <£200).   Should receive it on Thursday.   I am curious to hear the difference once they have completed the burn in period.

Preamble: I own a set of Shure SE420 coupled with an iPhone 6 (all my music is in lossless format). I also own a Denon mini system M31. I would like to buy a new set of headphone exclusively for home use. So I went ot my local shop today (Richer Sounds) and tested a few.   I tested the Grado...

Thanks everybody for the replies! The thing is that my olives (shure es420 foam sleeves) are only 6 weeks old, I use them for 2 hours a day from Monday to Friday. I take extremely care of them, they are not dirty and they don't even look bad... Today I swapped them with a new pair (the...

Hi everybody, About 6 weeks ago I purchased a pair of Shure ES420, it's been love at first 'sight'. I've been using the foam sleeves since then...I'm starting to notice some lack of isolation recently...is it already time to replace the sleeves? If so, I still have a spare pair...where can...

Quote: Originally Posted by ljcii I don't think so because e3c is armature based.( right ?) I think e3c should be better overall. Perhaps you have a different taste or you are not used to the new sound of the e3c. I think you should keep it awhile longer and then compare again...

Thanks for the useful tip! Ops, my computer is not affected..it's a Mac

For what it's worth, I own the ES420 and I'm enthusiastic about it. Before purchasing I was in between two models: the UE 5pro and the Shure ES420. Not comparable in my opinion, don't know how people can say that the UE are better than the Shure...Same audio source (AAC 320kbps 48.1Khz, same...

Quote: Originally Posted by lewislink I had a similar thing with the last two set of Harman Kardon EP730s. It wasn't something that would work itself out, either. I'd suggest getting an RMA and replacing them, just to be safe. Hi Lewislink, thanks for your help. I already...

Hi everybody, I've just bought (from Amazon UK) a pair of brand new Shure ES420 and I'm testing them with my iPod nano. The songs are from the latest piece of art of the Kings of Leon and a Cafe del Mar mix (chill out). All encoded using iTunes AAC 320 kbps and 48.1 Khz stereo. Now the...

Thank you all guys! Much appreciated! In the end I dediced to buy the Shure ES420 from Amazon.co.uk, I should receive them today...

Thanks for the reply...I spent several hours (believe me) but I still haven't made up my mind... Between the Shure 420 and the super.fi 5pro which one would you pick?

...Can anybody help me please...I'm really lost...I would like to order my new headphone today but I'm really confused... Thanks!