Quote: Originally Posted by ssingh0 You don't know how to put them in!!! So what is the right way? How much is far enough?

Quote: Originally Posted by bwana My guess would be you arent inserting them the right way, or far enough. I put my er4's (tri-flange) in earlier. Sitting on the couch, I couldnt hear the TV, or my dad sitting right next to me (talking in a normal voice). This was with no music playing...

I bought 6is based on some suggestions that it provides "full isolation". However, the isolation is very limited. Any hints how to fit the IEMs in my ear canal so that they provide better isolation?

Quote: Originally Posted by Melanter What does it mean that the UM1s are single drivers? Are the ER6is single drivers too? And does the fact that I won't be using an amp, and just running them straight out of an iPod make one a better choice? What? I cannot use ER4s with iPod? If...

Quote: Originally Posted by shasty some isolation: v moda vibes, jbl 220 full isolation: er6i, UM1, im716, e2c although i own vibes, i recommend UM1's. I tried my friend's and it is extremely comfortable and its sound quality is well rounded, plus the isolation Does ER4...

Quote: Originally Posted by LaBreaHead It might seem like a lot, but at this price range, you can't go too far wrong -- and there will be positives in either the Westones or the Etymotics should you choose one of those. You'll be making a pretty big jump up the audio ladder, either way...

Quote: Originally Posted by flamerz For IEM's, buy the ones with the sound signature you're looking for. Just do a few searches to see what they're each like. What's your budget? At $100 or less, check out Ety ER6i's, Westone UM1's, Shure E2's, or Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3's. The next...

Most people tend to agree that IEMs cancel noise better than active headphones. But there are so many choices available! For example, Etymotic or Westone UM1? Any independent test results available?

So IEMs are better than active headphones to cancel noise?

Well, the headphones must eliminate noise from traffic, train, airplane so that I can focus on Glenn Gould when commuting, travelling. Noise cancellation is the key criteria. I read from somewhere that passive noise cancellation headphones are, in general, more reffective than active noise...

I am looking for headphones with the best (or almost the best) noise cancellation characteristics. The sound quality is less important. Any suggestions?