Hi all,
I have had a pair of Shure e2c's for a couple years now and have been quite satisfied with their sound, comfort, and isolation in casual use. However, as I am back in school, I have been wearing them for much longer periods of time and get some sore ears after a while.
What I was wondering is how the sound quality, comfort, and isolation compare to the Sound Magic series, as they have gotten a lot of fairly good pub in these forums and their prices are certainly appealing. The sound signature of the e2c are pretty good do my ears, although something that sounded a little more open and lively would be nice. I thought about the Kramer mod, but I don't want any more treble. I seem to be fairly sensitive to the higher frequency and couldn't imagine enjoying too much more treble. My fathers set of Sony MDR V6's actually hurt my ears.
I listen to all genres so something that represents well over a broad range of sound would be nice.
I would also consider any other recommended IEM's for under $50. I have a pair of Shure SRH840's coming to me (one of these months) that will handle home listening duty so anything I get now will be for a portable rig directly plugged into my Sansa Clip or perhaps through an amp once I save up enough. Isolation both ways is important as I often study in public places. And of course, I need to be able to use these for hours at a time.
As I wait for some suggestions, I might try some Comply tips to address the comfort.
Thanks!
I have had a pair of Shure e2c's for a couple years now and have been quite satisfied with their sound, comfort, and isolation in casual use. However, as I am back in school, I have been wearing them for much longer periods of time and get some sore ears after a while.
What I was wondering is how the sound quality, comfort, and isolation compare to the Sound Magic series, as they have gotten a lot of fairly good pub in these forums and their prices are certainly appealing. The sound signature of the e2c are pretty good do my ears, although something that sounded a little more open and lively would be nice. I thought about the Kramer mod, but I don't want any more treble. I seem to be fairly sensitive to the higher frequency and couldn't imagine enjoying too much more treble. My fathers set of Sony MDR V6's actually hurt my ears.
I listen to all genres so something that represents well over a broad range of sound would be nice.
I would also consider any other recommended IEM's for under $50. I have a pair of Shure SRH840's coming to me (one of these months) that will handle home listening duty so anything I get now will be for a portable rig directly plugged into my Sansa Clip or perhaps through an amp once I save up enough. Isolation both ways is important as I often study in public places. And of course, I need to be able to use these for hours at a time.
As I wait for some suggestions, I might try some Comply tips to address the comfort.
Thanks!