[[S]uds]

So, I've found finally found a pair of cans that I simply love for my Prog Rock/Metal(Grado SR225), and now I am searching for a pair of IEM's. These will be run straight out of an iPod. Price range is about $150, but the cheaper the better. I'm currently using a set of Shure E2C, so I am hoping for a nice jump in SQ.

I was thinking about a pair of Shure E4C's, but I am looking for your opinion.

 

[exe163]

I never heard anything from Grado, but Super.fi 5 Pro excel at Rock, $25 over your budget but definitely worth it.

Also checkout SF5EB, they have great (overpowering?) bass if you are a bass head. Even though I do not have personal experience with it.

I heard SE110 (new version of E2), now I own SF5P, a huge step up from SE110. Bass is galaxy better than SE110. Also UE IEMs are highly modable.

 

[[S]uds]

Would a RE2 IEM work well for my needs and sound better than my Shure E2C? Or how about an IM716 with the pod removed, I heard they sound about the same? Thanks.

 

[synaesthetic]

Everything sounds better than E2c. =/

 

[DKaz]

Look into the Denon C751. They are great for rock IMHO. Great bass impact and sparkly highs for cymbal crashes. They are IMO the best in-ear phones for under $150.

Denon AH-C751

 

[marvelusjd]

I'm also a super.fi 5 pro user and listen to lots of prog rock and metal. I would second these for what you're looking for.

 

[[S]uds]

Any other opinions?

 

[^adm^]

Used to hear d-jays have similar sound characteristic like Grado. Am i wrong?

 

[Tomikans]

d-jays sound similar to grado..

but if you want something cheaper.. jump on the re2 bandwagon for the group buy. It's leaving soon.

 

[[S]uds]

What would you consider better; the RE2's or the D-Jays?

 

[intoflatlines]

Go for the SF5 Pro if they'll fit. I use the SR225 for home and the SF5 Pro for commuting and school. I really love both.

 

[[S]uds]

I think I'm going to just grab the RE2's. For some reason, I can't bring myself to carry around $180 IEM's and an iPod. I'd always worry they would be lost/stolen or I'd break them for being careless.

As long as the RE2(or D-Jays) sound better and are more comfortable than my E2C's, I'm fine with them.

 

[intoflatlines]

Quote:

Originally Posted by uds /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I'm going to just grab the RE2's. For some reason, I can't bring myself to carry around $180 IEM's and an iPod. I'd always worry they would be lost/stolen or I'd break them for being careless. As long as the RE2(or D-Jays) sound better and are more comfortable than my E2C's, I'm fine with them.

You obviously haven't heard the SF5 Pro then..

I think that your opinions will change a lot if you try the different IEMs out first.

 

[[S]uds]

Are they durable enough that I can just wrap them around my iPod and stick them in my pocket? That is one thing I am worried about, the wear and tear on them. I will be using them everyday, and I normally just stick my iPod + IEMs in my pocket.

Edit: And do they have to be wrapped around the ear? I can't stand that design.

 

[intoflatlines]

You'll be fine with wrapping them, but any tight wrapping will really put stress on any cable. They are very durable though, and their cable is detachable/replaceable so you won't have to go out and buy a whole new set of IEMs if the cable breaks.

They are designed to be work over the ear (they have memor wire by the drivers), so if you don't like that design then I guess they're a no-go for you.