[elcarajo]

I have a set of Shure 530's that need recabling. I got to thinking the other day, though, that it would be nice if I could get some new IEM's that would fit beneath my Peltor Sound Trap hearing protectors (like full-sized cans but without the fun). The 530's get press into my ear canals, blocking the music as they do so, and they hurt (under the Peltors, that is).

Anyone have any thoughts on lowest profile, high end IEM's that might fit the bill? It would be a bonus if they also provided passive noise cancelling.

VMT

 

[rawrster]

the most low profile iem i know of is the audio technica ck10

 

[germanturkey]

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Originally Posted by rawrster /img/forum/go_quote.gif the most low profile iem i know of is the audio technica ck10

this. you can basically lay down sideways with ck10s in and you'll barely notice them.

 

[ethan961]

Same with the Westone 2. Perfectly flush with my ears that nothing ever sit flush in.

 

[Young Spade]

Klipsh x10s are really small as well.

 

[JxK]

Westone 2 is relatively low profile, but does stick out a bit. Klipsch x10 is light and comfortable, but sticks out alot more. The lowest profile IEM out there now is the soundmagic pl50. It is unbelievably flat, resting perfectly flush with the ear. Unlike the other IEMs mentioned, no part of it sticks outside.

 

[carmatic]

i dunnoe, but the etymotic er6i's look mighty small... either that or they have huge tips...

 

[Andy80F]

What about the SoundMAGIC PL50. Though I don't (yet) have them pictures and reviews show a very low profile and they do seem to be respected sound wise if not actually high end.

Andy

 

[SoupRKnowva]

Another option, depending on your budget, would be a set of customs, there are cheaper options like the JH5's. Or you could even i believe get your se530's reshelled into customs by unique melody.

 

[mnagali]

would you consider customs as "low profile" ?

 

[SoupRKnowva]

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Originally Posted by mnagali /img/forum/go_quote.gif would you consider customs as "low profile" ?

yeah, mine are flush, i cant imagine anyones customs sticking out very far

 

[GuyDebord]

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Originally Posted by Young Spade /img/forum/go_quote.gif Klipsh x10s are really small as well.

I used to wear the X10's with a motorcycle helmet without feeling them, Im actually thinking of getting a pair again...... they have been the most comfortable universal I have owned/tried....

 

[Trysaeder]

Depending on your budget, PL-50 are very comfortable and you can sleep with them well.

 

[Mochan]

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Originally Posted by Young Spade /img/forum/go_quote.gif Klipsh x10s are really small as well.

Wires of the X10 stick out though, can't lie down on them without hte wire getting awkward. Try the VModa Vibe, similar to X10s but wires are perpendicular so they don't get in the way as much (you can also loop them over your ear if you want).

You want something like the IE8 which fit snugly and then you loop the wires over your head. Shures have this feature too, but the IEM tends to be bulbous like you said the 530s still hurt. IE series though are quite flat.

 

[goodvibes]

PL-50 but they are a step down.