the_dong146
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Hello everyone, so as the title above hints - I think it might just be time for a change in my earphones. The situation is as follows:
I have just RMA'ed my SCL4s (which were RMA'ed from E4gs) - based on phone conversation/Shure's amazing return policy I am expecting a new set.
So here's the question: Should I keep these SCL4s, or is it time for change? I am definitely a fan of these phones, yet this is definitely a chance to try something different. I am asking you guys (the experts) if you have any particular suggestions/comments. My musical tastes are pretty solidly in rock, with across much of the genre, with Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Black Keys, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton etc. in there...
The options I am currently considering:
- Ultimate Ears Sf5 Pro
(anyone know what the deal is with the newly released models, the SFvis, I have noticed that despite being the same price they are only single driver)
- Klipsch Custom 3
Can anyone confirm these are compatible with the Shure Olive foamies - love those things...
- Klispch Image X10
Just based on the the sudden huge amounts of posts/huge sale - am a little concerned about overwhelming bass
- Sleek SA6
Just throwing these on here based on the # of posts - know very little about these phones
- Shure SE310
Basically consider maximum budget to be ~$200 - though as usual, anything less is better. Please feel free to throw any other suggestions in the loop as well.
I have to say I do not consider myself a basshead - however I would definitely prefer a phone with a little more in the low end than the SCL4s, though I love/greatly enjoy the midrange/clarity that they have. Definitely found them to offer great isolation/comfort - and despite the durability issues (probably too many trips to the gym (see PS)) - well built. It is fairly important that my new phones last and/or have a good warranty policy behind them.
Thanks!
PS: Anyone know of some decent gym phones ~<$20 - just looking for passable audio quality (my gym source is terrible anyways) and decent to good isolation. Thoughts on Amazon.com: Sennheiser MX55 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Headphones: Electronics vs the marshmellows?
I have just RMA'ed my SCL4s (which were RMA'ed from E4gs) - based on phone conversation/Shure's amazing return policy I am expecting a new set.
So here's the question: Should I keep these SCL4s, or is it time for change? I am definitely a fan of these phones, yet this is definitely a chance to try something different. I am asking you guys (the experts) if you have any particular suggestions/comments. My musical tastes are pretty solidly in rock, with across much of the genre, with Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Black Keys, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton etc. in there...
The options I am currently considering:
- Ultimate Ears Sf5 Pro
(anyone know what the deal is with the newly released models, the SFvis, I have noticed that despite being the same price they are only single driver)
- Klipsch Custom 3
Can anyone confirm these are compatible with the Shure Olive foamies - love those things...
- Klispch Image X10
Just based on the the sudden huge amounts of posts/huge sale - am a little concerned about overwhelming bass
- Sleek SA6
Just throwing these on here based on the # of posts - know very little about these phones
- Shure SE310
Basically consider maximum budget to be ~$200 - though as usual, anything less is better. Please feel free to throw any other suggestions in the loop as well.
I have to say I do not consider myself a basshead - however I would definitely prefer a phone with a little more in the low end than the SCL4s, though I love/greatly enjoy the midrange/clarity that they have. Definitely found them to offer great isolation/comfort - and despite the durability issues (probably too many trips to the gym (see PS)) - well built. It is fairly important that my new phones last and/or have a good warranty policy behind them.
Thanks!
PS: Anyone know of some decent gym phones ~<$20 - just looking for passable audio quality (my gym source is terrible anyways) and decent to good isolation. Thoughts on Amazon.com: Sennheiser MX55 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Headphones: Electronics vs the marshmellows?