sac02
New Head-Fier
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Here's my situation: several months ago a seller on eBay was clearing out lots of stock of shure headphones and I snatched up three pairs of e3c for $65-$75 each, and one pair of e2c for about 30 bucks. Figured at that price why not, I could even use them around campus where my headphones take a beating (constant in/out of pockets, etc.)
The thing is, I'm not liking them so much. I can't get used to the feel of canal-phones (new term - IEM???) like I thought I could, I REALLY have to do facial contorsions and jam them in there to get a good seal, and even so they sound a little thin to me. My ears feel fatiqued after only an hour at low volumes.
Add in the stethoscopic cable effect, and the fact that I can hear my own breathing and heartbeat w/ these jammed in my ear, and now I'm thinking it's time to buy some different 'phones. Ones that don't require me to sit still as a statue to avoid hearing the headphone instead of the music.
If you guys (and gals) don't mind, could you give me some recommendations for my situation?
1)I listen to a VERY wide range of music, anything from classical to electronic to rap to thrash metal. But for the most part I'd say 40-50% of my listening could be defined as some sort of "rock" genre. I rarely do critical listening sessions with headphones.
2)This will not be a portable setup, I'll continue to use iPod earphones w/out amp for ultra-portable, e3c and Headsave Go-Vibe for semi-portable. I will be using these new 'phones at home. Usually via computer, w/ or w/out Go-Vibe. I have no plans for more amplification.
3)I will probably keep one set of e3c, for times I may need the isolation (plane rides, etc.)
4)my budget is dictated by what I can get selling two pairs e3c and one pair e2c, so maybe ~$200? But I have no objection to spending less.
What do you think? I've already seen a couple recommendations for Grado 225's as a "good for rock" headphone. Kind of at the very limit of my budget though...
All opinions welcome,
Mac Hooke
The thing is, I'm not liking them so much. I can't get used to the feel of canal-phones (new term - IEM???) like I thought I could, I REALLY have to do facial contorsions and jam them in there to get a good seal, and even so they sound a little thin to me. My ears feel fatiqued after only an hour at low volumes.
Add in the stethoscopic cable effect, and the fact that I can hear my own breathing and heartbeat w/ these jammed in my ear, and now I'm thinking it's time to buy some different 'phones. Ones that don't require me to sit still as a statue to avoid hearing the headphone instead of the music.
If you guys (and gals) don't mind, could you give me some recommendations for my situation?
1)I listen to a VERY wide range of music, anything from classical to electronic to rap to thrash metal. But for the most part I'd say 40-50% of my listening could be defined as some sort of "rock" genre. I rarely do critical listening sessions with headphones.
2)This will not be a portable setup, I'll continue to use iPod earphones w/out amp for ultra-portable, e3c and Headsave Go-Vibe for semi-portable. I will be using these new 'phones at home. Usually via computer, w/ or w/out Go-Vibe. I have no plans for more amplification.
3)I will probably keep one set of e3c, for times I may need the isolation (plane rides, etc.)
4)my budget is dictated by what I can get selling two pairs e3c and one pair e2c, so maybe ~$200? But I have no objection to spending less.
What do you think? I've already seen a couple recommendations for Grado 225's as a "good for rock" headphone. Kind of at the very limit of my budget though...
All opinions welcome,
Mac Hooke
