Quote: Originally Posted by Hopstretch I asked Audioengine the same question last year and this was the answer. Quote: Originally Posted by AudioEngine Hi, Most subs have outputs to the speakers from the sub. If not, a little known "feature" of the A2 is that you can use...

I just got a set of these today (they were impossible to find for the previous two weeks in the Colorado market, literally selling out minutes after the local stores got a shipment). I have a set of SE530 that I really enjoy listening to, but I wanted something less expensive to use with my...

I wanted to get some feedback from other members here after a recent scary situation with some Shure E500s that I purchased. The headphones were purchased brand new in September from a reputable reseller and were definitely brand new in the factory packaging, etc. The date code indicated that...

Quote: Originally Posted by Happymonkey In that case yeah, you'd have to. Anyone with the e500's finding themselves listening to music louder than normally? Not that much more, but I find I have to crank the volume just a smidgen higher to enjoy the e500's than I did with my e4c's...

Well, I think the point is, with 60% or more of people being non smokers, and quite a few smokers not smoking in their homes, it would probably be courteous for smokers to mention on their ads if they smoke... but, buyer beware, you can ask THEM too.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dexter Morgan ^Well actually, I think it's your question that is off topic on this thread. It probably belongs in the E500 cable poll; try posting it there for more responses. I will tell you I've never heard of a way to reverse the hardened cables...

Or maybe someone could answer the question about cable stiffness I asked 2 pages ago before this thread devolved into a furball.

Anything over 85dB can cause tinnitus or hearing loss if you listen long enough. Virtually everyone listens at 85dB or more unless they've already experienced some hearing loss. My own hearing loss is in the upper mid-range where I have a -3 to -6dB dip. So. I don't think that the E500...

Quote: Originally Posted by Stoney I agree with your impression and others' comments. I like them and use them, but they are dark and bass-heavy, and mid-treble on up is missing. I also use the Acoustic EQ on iPod. None of the others work. The Treble Boost EQ is overdone, killing...

Hi guys, just got my E500s that I acquired from bobsound1 on eBay today. So far I am really liking them. Coming from E4C I noticed a much more 'vibrant' sound to them, I definitely prefer them... I've been trying them with the black Shure tips and the short Comply ones. One thing I am not...

Maybe chain smokers should put a notice in their for sale listings?

All it takes is a small amount of residual moisture in your ear canal to make a complete seal with the soft rubber of the IEM tip for this type of thing to happen. Shure even has instructions for slowly twisting the earbuds as you remove them to prevent this from occurring. I'm not sure...

Some guitar center stores carry them and maybe any other musicians type shop. Your best bet is to call music supply stores that sell Shure headphones.

eric is right. the problem is that there is residue on all of the plastic. You can hose it down with some citrus based cleaner, but even that is unlikely to remove it completely as it will have seeped into every nook and cranny of the housings. Keep in mind that when someone smokes it up...

Well I've ordered one of each type of tips so I'll report back on my thoughts next week, after the tips AND the E500s show up!

Quote: Originally Posted by Mus OK thanks guys. Apparently I have 30 days from purchase to return them so I can experiment a little. I settled on 192kbps as a compromise between size and quality. Unfortunately I chose Constant rather than Average or Variable for most of my collection...

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How bout you get a job? Then you won't have to try to con Shure customer service.

It sounds like I might well save the Comply tips for special occassions like 6+ hour flights, etc. Thanks for all the advice everyone!

Comply claims that the gray tips are good for about 3 months of regular use. Based on this I've ordered two 5-packs of them from Earphonesolutions. I will order a 5 pack of the Shure tips too. I guess at the end of the day there's nothing better than doing your own direct comparison.

Quote: Originally Posted by PiccoloNamek The black foamies are several orders of magnitude more durable and last significantly longer than Comply tips. Plus, they're washable. Ah, but are they as comfortable? I sometimes listen for long periods of time on airline flights, etc...

Quote: Originally Posted by lhooq I would recommend getting some black foam tips from Shure for your e4c. You may find you enjoy the e4c more than the e500. I find the slightly bloated bass of the se530 (e500) fatiguing for long listening sessions when running unamped from a 5th...

well, if you are getting E530s then you should be getting the black foamies with them. I'm definitely interested in hearing from those who have tried both, then I can order some tips!

Just ordered a set of E500s from bobsound on eBay! This will be a substantial upgrade (I hope) from my E4Cs. I've always liked the yellow foamies on my E4Cs the best, but they can get a little uncomfortable if worn for long periods of time. I'm trying to decide if I should order some of...

I notice that the E500 is pretty much impossible to find now, with just the SE530 revision now available. Any other sources on the E500 that are a cost savings vs. the new model? How often does this eBay guy sell these cans?