fredman22
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Just to bait the argument a bit, even if an IEM cost a LOT more and was only a little better, given the choice it would probably be the one most used, providing more value than an unused or rarely used IEM, no? Also,I think isolation in an IEM is heavily determined by tip-type and ear canal size and shape, and both the ER-4P and the E4c can provide the same amount of isolation - depending on which tips you use and find comfortable. IMO, only when the design of the IEM (as in the case [for me] of superFi products) prevent an equal degree of insertion can it affect isolation... and that brings up the 4th important factor after sound, price, and isolation - comfort! Cheers.
Originally Posted by lordgibbness /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is true up to a certain price point. If a phone is slightly better and costs a LOT more then I would say that is not good value for money. It all comes down to the law of deminishing returns and the price/performance curve. As an aside, I am slightly leaning towards the ER-4P at the moment as from what I have read they offer very good, detailed sound and the best isolation. The E4c's also sound quite good, offering a slightly less detailed, but perhaps a warmer sound. I think the better the isolation the better really. |
Just to bait the argument a bit, even if an IEM cost a LOT more and was only a little better, given the choice it would probably be the one most used, providing more value than an unused or rarely used IEM, no? Also,I think isolation in an IEM is heavily determined by tip-type and ear canal size and shape, and both the ER-4P and the E4c can provide the same amount of isolation - depending on which tips you use and find comfortable. IMO, only when the design of the IEM (as in the case [for me] of superFi products) prevent an equal degree of insertion can it affect isolation... and that brings up the 4th important factor after sound, price, and isolation - comfort! Cheers.
