I love mine. I doubt that they're as durable as the 25s, so I default to the 25s when traveling. I marginally prefer the 26s on SQ. Both are great. I don't know if they're worth the 50% upgrade (in dollars).

Tamalpais... because I was just there. Or simply Half Dome as I did the cable route last year.   haha, it seems Half Dome was taken!

Spyderco Sharpmaker.   PhoneLover, nice SnG you have there. 

I used the Comply foams (no canal issues) but the antihelix kills much like with the TF10s. For me they are not worth the pain after 30 minutes or so. I had gone through 3 pairs (right ear dead -> left ear dead -> sold). Yes, they were the best universals I've ever listened to, but too much pain...

I've had the DT770 and prefer the SQ on the HD 26. I can't wear the 770s on the go.

They are arguably a better aesthetic and I don't think they are as tough, but still seem like they will take a beating. A lot more complex in build, but no cables sticking out of the headband. I think the SQ is a major step up. i like them more than my 650. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Very similar. I would put these at an 8.5/10 with the Pro 900 at 10/10 (impact). For a portable they're incredible. They just get better and better as they burn-in. They seem a bit easier to drive than the 25s, even with the higher imp.

I think they're worth the premium. Also extremely comfortable.

I love these things. They are very much like a portable Ultrasone Pro 900. They seem *a bit* less energetic on the high-end than the 25s which make them appear as though they have more mid-bass and darker. My new favorite phones. My wife won't use anything else so I had to buy another pair.

I'd rather spend time in a Gulag then deal with JHA again. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I gave in and bought another SE846 and will want to compare it to the W60. I actually like the matte-finish and understated looks of the Westie.

They are indeed:  

I agree the bass is a little loose. Still love 'em.

These are sick... amazing comfort and SQ. I can't imagine going back to my HD25 now. FWIW, they are in stock at locationsound.com out of Los Angeles.

  Yeah, sorry to hear. I had the same problems with the MMCX connectors on my SE535LTD and my SE846. I sold mine once I got a replacement pair from Shure. No more MMCX for me. They were epic when they worked.

Quote: Thanks for the offer, but I am outside the return period.

I sold my IE80s here on the forum as my SE846s were incoming. TBH I prefer my IE80 to both the 846 and the 800. It's moot as my 846 had the "crackling" at the cable junction and the left bud is now dead. I used to live down the street from Shure's HQ but will have to send them back. I would rate...

Quote: I was told by earphonesolutions that no coupon was available (other than the freeship) on the SE846.

Done, done and done. The new phones look fantastic.

Quote: Hard to drive. They fit well with the supplied silicones. Nothing special, but I a bit more body than the ADDIEMS. Worth the $70.

Down to $75 on amazon. I bought a pair and will receive them tomorrow. I'll post a quick comparison to my current IEM collection (SE535, SE215, earpods, IE80, FitEar 334, (ha))  

Quote: Silver is very malleable. Surely more so that the standard copper cable (same diameter).

Quote:     I like to think I have a pretty good ear and can't say they are any less bright. I love them for trance as they sound great stock and can take EQ well.

Quote: Me too... going to get the S4 and would like something truly portable.

My (trans)portable rig. Pardon the mess of cables and temporary desk. Home office being remodeled. RME Babyface, Genelec 6010 and HD25. The IEMs and the 5040A subwoofer are not shown.