[newguy]

I have been happily listening to the Shure SE535s for almost a year.  I just returned the iPhone cable because the cord had frayed.  Shure promptly replaced it.  They really do honor their warranty and their customer service is prompt. 
 
I would like to have a less expensive IEM for going to the gym and would welcome recommendations.  I would like for it to have a mic and controls for an iPhone.

 

[s1rrah]

I have no recommendations other than the SE535's, which I wear to the gym all the time. I find the isolation beneficial as it helps me to focus on the work out, instead of talking to other gym members or otherwise socializing (which, to me, is a waste of my time at the gym...socializing, I mean) ... and also, since gym time/running is sort of a Zen(tm) thing for me, I find the fact that I can hear my breathing to also be really nice.
 
Previously, I wore my SE530's and was a bit afraid of damaging them. But with the SE535's? I could care less. I'll just pick up a new cable from Shure if I damage it.
 
Wish I had more to recommend but other than my Shure's, all I have are some flimsy ass IEM's that came with my Samsung Infuse (which, though flimsy, sound fairly good)..
 
Good luck, mang.
 
Rock.
 
.j

 

[alexm23]

 
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I have been happily listening to the Shure SE535s for almost a year.  I just returned the iPhone cable because the cord had frayed.  Shure promptly replaced it.  They really do honor their warranty and their customer service is prompt. 
 
I would like to have a less expensive IEM for going to the gym and would welcome recommendations.  I would like for it to have a mic and controls for an iPhone.

I know the SE535s are very expensive, so if you're worried...maybe pick up a pair of SE215s?

 

[eke2k6]

You should check out the shure se215. Same build quality/cables, and overall same signature with a more bass, which might come in handy for pumping you up for your work out

 

[newguy]

Thanks for the responses.  I am inclined to stick with the 535s, especially considering the cable is replaceable.  I guess they have spoiled me 

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