Assuming they were all the same price, and you could only own one pair, which do you think it would be?

This seems to be a very common problem and I'm sure Shure is aware of it. Unfortunately all you can do for now is keep sending in for replacements until you get a good pair or they fix the defect at a manufacturing level.

I think the biggest problem is the size (length) of the cable terminations at the IEM end.  If they weren't detachable and just had strain relief I don't think there would be as many complaints. The combination of the length of the terminations plus the unwieldiness of the cable makes for a...

None of the above - I'm certain. Thanks for the input

Have an opportunity to pick these up new for $100. Any good reason not to get them?   I have the SE530 and really like them, though I find that EQing the bass up a bit makes them more enjoyable to my ear for most of my music.

I have no experience with the E2's or 210's, but I own or have owned the E4's, E500's, and SE315's   The 315's seem very well built (the best build quality of the Shures I've owned) and have the same in-ear fit as the E4's and E500's. The E2's have a wider nozzle than the rest of the Shure...

Logitech store sells one. Believe it is the TF10 one mentioned above. Ultimate Ears Universal Accessories - Store - Ultimate Ears Earphones Headphones Personal Monitors

It works universally but it's really more suited for the E500's or a phone with a really short cable that relies on an extension because the microphone is at the female connection end, not on the PTH device itself. Stretched out the cord is about 3 feet end to end. The PTH device is bulky and...

Ugh finally pulled the trigger on them. $75, hope it's worth it.

If you add some resistance to the line it will kill the hiss, or at least tame it. I soldered a 40ohm resistor into a short cable to use with my SE530's, but there are variable resistors (aka level attenuators) such as this Amazon.com: Shure Level Attenuator Listening Level Controller...

Are your Shures new? I had a little trouble with my SE530's (and E500's) when they were new but once the cable stiffened up a bit I had no issues keeping them snug.

Quote: Originally Posted by SenorBeef First - do they make good quality adapters where you can plug a line with a remote into the ipod, and then plug any headphones with a 3.5" jack into it so you can use what you've already got? Not exactly quality (actually quite a risk it...

iLuv *edit* http://www.amazon.com/iLuv-iEA15BLK-...R3R0GXPP0A837Z I have one and I love it. The build quality is iffy but it's a good length (controls end up a few inches out of the pocket) and performs its functions with no problem. Vol up, vol down, single click pause, double...

I really like my NuForce NE6 for $40. They're a little on the bassy side, have nice strong cord that doesn't tangle easily, have a right-angle termination for the plug, and the company seems to have a good CS reputation. For under $75 I haven't heard anything better.

If the iaudio 7 is anything like the iaudio x5 it'll drive the re0's with no problem whatsoever.