[antonyfirst]

Well, I think it's useless to keep "arguing", then, since it becomes a matter of taste. At best, we could explain the reasons for we prefer one IEM over the others (leaving away the UE Pro, maybe, since they are customs and I imagine there is no contest against them). For example, I found myself not liking the mids on the Shure E500 (artificial), and I could have used more treble. Details were fine. Maybe you like them for the exact reasons I sold them.
Anyway, I strongly suggest that you try the Rock preset on the Kenwood. It's what makes the difference with the Etymotic.

 

[Mr Iriver]

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Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, I think it's useless to keep "arguing", then, since it becomes a matter of taste. At best, we could explain the reasons for we prefer one IEM over the others (leaving away the UE Pro, maybe, since they are customs and I imagine there is no contest against them). For example, I found myself not liking the mids on the Shure E500 (artificial), and I could have used more treble. Details were fine. Maybe you like them for the exact reasons I sold them. Anyway, I strongly suggest that you try the Rock preset on the Kenwood. It's what makes the difference with the Etymotic.

I like a few other members here at headfi actually prefer the SE530 to the UE10 pro. SO it is possible you would still prefer the etys to the UEs.