[allthatremains]

Hey guys! 
 
That may be a strange/stupid question, but: Would you recommend Shure's SE846 to someone who actually loves the sound signature and thumping bass of the Beats urbeats 2, but at the same time wants way more quality, clarity, soundstage, dynamic range, etc.? I know it may be apples vs. pears (given their price tags), but I'm curious if I could possibly fall in love with those 8s.
 
Side note: I used to own a pair of SE535 some time ago, but while I loved their overall sound quality and especially their comfort (Shures seem to fit my ears perfectly), I just couldn't stand their complete lack of 'oomph' and their rather small soundstage. I'm a complete basshead who mainly listens to Hard-Rock, Metal and especially Metalcore, so I want my IEMs to hit as hard as possible without sacrificing everything else (like the Beats do...). 
 
Thank you!

 

[johnwamp55]

846 is a good iem.

 

[Charlie Norwood]

Hey guys! 

That may be a strange/stupid question, but: Would you recommend Shure's SE846 to someone who actually loves the sound signature and thumping bass of the Beats urbeats 2, but at the same time wants way more quality, clarity, soundstage, dynamic range, etc.? I know it may be apples vs. pears (given their price tags), but I'm curious if I could possibly fall in love with those 8s.

Side note: I used to own a pair of SE535 some time ago, but while I loved their overall sound quality and especially their comfort (Shures seem to fit my ears perfectly), I just couldn't stand their complete lack of 'oomph' and their rather small soundstage. I'm a complete basshead who mainly listens to Hard-Rock, Metal and especially Metalcore, so I want my IEMs to hit as hard as possible without sacrificing everything else (like the Beats do...). 

Thank you!

You'll never get that oomph with an all BA iem. Take a look at the aurisonics hybrids instead of the shures.

 

[myemaildw]

ye ba wont do much bass. they probably sound good just dont have much bass.
xb90 with eq on iphone has good bass.

 

[allthatremains]

Thank you for your suggestions - unfortunately, the Aurisonics are rather hard to get here in Europe. :/ I've considered buying the Sennheiser IE80, but even with Comply Foams, they don't give me a comfortable and/or good fit. And the not-exchangeable cable on the IE800 is an absolute no-go at that price point. What a pity... 

 

[Luckbad]

Can you get Sony XBA-A3 or Z5 there? Those will give you clarity on top of the bass.

 

[allthatremains]

Oh lá lá - I just found one European Seller who offers the Aurisonics ASG 2.5 (for 600$) - looks like I'll have to gather some infos about them. How do they stack up compared to the Shures and Senns in your opinion? Any real flaws?  

My only gripe is that I'm a little bit worried about how they fit my (rather abnormal, it seems) ears. 

 

[willyvlyminck]

Thank you for your suggestions - unfortunately, the Aurisonics are rather hard to get here in Europe. :/ I've considered buying the Sennheiser IE80, but even with Comply Foams, they don't give me a comfortable and/or good fit. And the not-exchangeable cable on the IE800 is an absolute no-go at that price point. What a pity... 

there is also the Stagediver SD3 if the IE80 doesn't satisfy your needs

 

[Luckbad]

Oh lá lá - I just found one European Seller who offers the Aurisonics ASG 2.5 (for 600$) - looks like I'll have to gather some infos about them. How do they stack up compared to the Shures and Senns in your opinion? Any real flaws?  


My only gripe is that I'm a little bit worried about how they fit my (rather abnormal, it seems) ears. 

They have amazing bass and potential for clarity, but you need EQ to lower their upper bass/lower mids a bit or they sound woolly. They also need an amp.

 

[allthatremains]

Thank you very much! How would the ASGs or the SDs compare to, let's say, the IE80 when it comes to sound quality? Major leap? 

 

[willyvlyminck]

Thank you very much! How would the ASGs or the SDs compare to, let's say, the IE80 when it comes to sound quality? Major leap? 

I have the IE80 for daily use since 2 years and I did demo the SD. From the first notes I did feel this is a winner, and altough I like my IE80, the next will be the SD without doubt.

 

[allthatremains]

Okay, cheers!
The thing is, I want to keep those IEMs for a couple of years and therefore, price doesn't really matter. I just want to get the best thing possible for my taste and my priorities so that I won't constantly think about a possible upgrade. I hate that feeling...  

 

[johnwamp55]

SD means Stage Diver? German IEM? If so they lack Bass. Tge 846 has a lot more Bass than the SD2, SD3 or SD4.

 

[willyvlyminck]

SD means Stage Diver? German IEM? If so they lack Bass. Tge 846 has a lot more Bass than the SD2, SD3 or SD4.

The SD 3 and 4 don't lack bass, and the 846 cost 1000 Euro, I just mentioned these because we were talking an alternative for the IE80 which cost 299 Euro, so I did not want to stretch the budget x3,5

 

[johnwamp55]

For less than $100 The Sony 90EX or the Audio TECHNICAL IM 50 will give more bass deeper and punch harder. The Sony XBA A3 is a step up.