[newmandiver]

I currently have the power beats on the way back from the 4th warranty return. I am fed up with them and would like to find something better around the same price point. Would like the controls and the over ear hooks.

 

[xkonfuzed]

Shure SE215 is a very good IEM for the price. They don't have the over ear hooks though.

 

[reeshahn]

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Shure SE215 is a very good IEM for the price. They don't have the over ear hooks though.

 
even though they dont have the over ear hooks since you put the cable over your ears when you wear them they are pretty strong staying in the ears.

 

[DrSheep]

There are some new ones coming out like the HiFiMAN RE-400 or the Klipsch X7i.  You also have loads of other choice like the Weston 1,2, or 3; UE600/700, various Vsonic.  You might want to try the old V-MODA Vibe II if you can find it for sub-$100.

 

[ScaryFatKidGT]

I will second the SE215's, you need to get the iPod cable separate but it is more comfortable 2.
 
I think he might be looking for non noise isolating ear phones like the power beats are.

 

[newmandiver]

I will second the SE215's, you need to get the iPod cable separate but it is more comfortable 2.

I think he might be looking for non noise isolating ear phones like the power beats are.

That is correct. Something sweat resistant as well. Even though the PB's were labelled as sweat resistant, the metal parts were covered in vertigris.

 

[ScaryFatKidGT]

Polk audio makes some>
 

 

[newmandiver]

So I poked around and decided to try out the Monster iSport Victory. I had a set of turbines in the past and was happy with those. SQ is apparently similar. I like the way they lock into the ears and have a waterproof control. It was either those or the Klipsch A5i. Hopefully the right choice. Will post my thoughts once i've got some hours on them.