DarthSilverice
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Hi everyone,
First of all, I would like to thank everyone on this forum for all the useful audio related information. Been reading this forum casually for the past year and a half and definitely learned a lot from it.
Because of this forum, I first bought the Shure SCL 3 and then the Sennheiser HD 555 and did the soundstage mod myself. I was happy with the sound from the Shure SCL 3 until I bought the Sennheiser HD 555 mainly because of its better soundstage and bass over the SCL 3.
I wanted to use the Sennheiser HD 555 for my current Co-op workterm, but it turned out that I have to share the office with someone.
Because of this, I want an upgrade from my Shure SCL 3(also have some more money in my pockets now from co-op
) and here comes the problem. I enjoy the sound signature of both Sennheiser HD 555 and Shure. I have heard the IE8 during the Senn soundtour (only chance to hear them out in person here) and was amazed by the sound. However, the tryout was very brief and was mainly pop music.
I've also heard of good things about the Shure SE530 as well as the SRH840 and seems to fit what I like.
I mainly listen to Jazz, and rock with some classical music. I prefer good mids and treble with a decent amount of(not overpowering) bass and wide soundstage. I will not be using an amp.
Here are some of my questions:
If price is not an issue, which one would be the best fit?
If price IS an issue, which one would be the best value?
I know the Shure SRH840 is cheaper than both IEMs, but would the 2 IEMs sound better than the Shure SRH840?
I am looking forward to your opinions. Let me know If missed something in my post.
Thanks in advance!
First of all, I would like to thank everyone on this forum for all the useful audio related information. Been reading this forum casually for the past year and a half and definitely learned a lot from it.
Because of this forum, I first bought the Shure SCL 3 and then the Sennheiser HD 555 and did the soundstage mod myself. I was happy with the sound from the Shure SCL 3 until I bought the Sennheiser HD 555 mainly because of its better soundstage and bass over the SCL 3.
I wanted to use the Sennheiser HD 555 for my current Co-op workterm, but it turned out that I have to share the office with someone.
Because of this, I want an upgrade from my Shure SCL 3(also have some more money in my pockets now from co-op
I've also heard of good things about the Shure SE530 as well as the SRH840 and seems to fit what I like.
I mainly listen to Jazz, and rock with some classical music. I prefer good mids and treble with a decent amount of(not overpowering) bass and wide soundstage. I will not be using an amp.
Here are some of my questions:
If price is not an issue, which one would be the best fit?
If price IS an issue, which one would be the best value?
I know the Shure SRH840 is cheaper than both IEMs, but would the 2 IEMs sound better than the Shure SRH840?
I am looking forward to your opinions. Let me know If missed something in my post.
Thanks in advance!