E5C/E4C: I Own Both - One is Great, The Other's Even Better

[vranswer]

Never have been one to wear a band over top of my head to listen to music. That's limited me to canalphones, of which Shure E5s have emerged as Top Dog after multiple purchases and countless comparisons.

First brief impressions of the new E4s suggest I have a crisis

, and it's all GOOD. I'll write more detailed impressions, but holy smoke! Cleaner, deeper bass, WAAY more extended highs, no where near the fatigue factor of the E3s, and no where near the overblown boom of the E5s (which I admit I still like). E4s rule...more to come.

 

[rsaavedra]

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Originally Posted by vranswer fatigue factor of the E3s

 

[zeyus]

vranswer, you'll have to compare them to your ER4S as well

 

[vranswer]

I find the E3's way too "middled" and thus quite fatiguing, especially at higher volume levels. If you've ever compared them with the E5s you'd probably have an idea about it. E5s present a much more balanced sound, with incredible bass.

 

[vranswer]

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Originally Posted by zeyus vranswer, you'll have to compare them to your ER4S as well

I know, I know! They are really different animals. I'm working on it, have a weekend getaway planned, but will try to write some impressions before we go...

 

[zeyus]

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Originally Posted by vranswer I know, I know! They are really different animals. I'm working on it, have a weekend getaway planned, but will try to write some impressions before we go...

Sounds great, no rush, I think everyone is excited about the new 'phones!
It'll be interesting though. No doubt.

 

[masper]

Wow. This is wonderful news, it will only push the mid-range canalphone market even more. I cant wait. Mine shoudl be here any day.

 

[bg4533]

If you have a chance please compare the E4C and E5C straight out of the Ipod. I currently have an Ipod Mini and E5C. I am very satisfied with the E5 amped, but I always feel they are a bit lacking unamped. I am not a big fan of carrying around amps in my pocket, so I rarely use portable amps.

 

[vranswer]

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Originally Posted by bg4533 If you have a chance please compare the E4C and E5C straight out of the Ipod. I currently have an Ipod Mini and E5C. I am very satisfied with the E5 amped, but I always feel they are a bit lacking unamped. I am not a big fan of carrying around amps in my pocket, so I rarely use portable amps.

This is an excellent post, and covers a topic about which I too have keen interest!! I have always maintained that the E5s straight out of iPod sound somewhat veiled and lacking in soundstage. Go line-out and SMV3 and the E5s are unbelievable - straight out of my Rio Carbon - Unbelievable! The low impedance of the E4s may allow for more 'play' at the volume knob and could make a substantial difference. Will be comparing this!

 

[KenW]

No, no, no, no....I will not let you put these into my head. I'm not going to give in and buy the 4c and you can't make me!!! Crap. Couldn't you keep this to yourself? Why torment me like this.

 

[vranswer]

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Originally Posted by KenW No, no, no, no....I will not let you put these into my head. I'm not going to give in and buy the 4c and you can't make me!!! Crap. Couldn't you keep this to yourself? Why torment me like this.

YES! YES!

You will comply.

You don't know the POWER of the Dark Side.....................

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by vranswer YES! YES! You will comply. You don't know the POWER of the Dark Side.....................

Ah but the force(gotta pay the shop bills on my Harley) is with me! Resist must I.

 

[rsaavedra]

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Originally Posted by vranswer I find the E3's way too "middled" and thus quite fatiguing, especially at higher volume levels.

Never heard about the E3 being fatiguing in the sense you mean before though, but now I understand. Fatiguing usually being used to refer to intolerable/harsh treble, certainly not the case for the E3c, made me ask.

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

Sorry about a slightly unrelated question, but what exactly is the difference between the E4 and the E4C besides the color?

 

[Cyclone]

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Originally Posted by HiGHFLYiN9 Sorry about a slightly unrelated question, but what exactly is the difference between the E4 and the E4C besides the color?

um... the "C". thats it.