[music_4321]

^^  Well, perhaps Porcupine Tree, Tool, Radiohead, Muse, Field Music, and so on - though not sure they'd all be strictly considered Prog Rock, a much maligned term, BTW, specially in Britain. Alternative doesn't quite nail it.

 

[ace5000]

I am really interested in these. Any direct comparisons to the Monster Turbine?
I like the Turbines but the bass is undefined and bloated to my ears. Also, the fit is not really that great.

 

[dweaver]

I will have to go by memory but I may be able to shed some light on your question about the Turbines when I recieve my SE215 as I used to own the Turbines as well.

 

[nadsta]

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Bit more modern stuff than that but there you go...

 
I'm currently listening to Tortoise as I type-does that count?  
 
 

 
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^^  Well, perhaps Porcupine Tree, Tool, Radiohead, Muse, Field Music, and so on - though not sure they'd all be strictly considered Prog Rock, a much maligned term, BTW, specially in Britain. Alternative doesn't quite nail it.

 
Tried some quieter Radiohead while walking past traffic today (I am a Wicked Child) and all good enough re: isolation.  It's not Ety but its much better than what I achieved with my W2's or HJE900's.  If I decide they're really worth it I may look into ACS or Minerva custom tips.
 
They haven't quite opened up as much as I'd hope after about 40 hours but nothing that a few dbs of db doesn't cure- I'm using 'treble boost' on the iphone which gives them a bit of energy in the higher freqs without giving up anything lower down that isn't solved by another notch of volume.
 
 
 
 

 

[kite7]

So can anyone tell me, are these fun like grados??
 
How is the volume compared to Westone 2? I listen to the westone 2 at 5 / 30 on my Zune HD. I find the soundstage on the Westone 2 to be perfect for a IEM, how does the SE215 fair in this regard?
 
Shure SE215
107 dB SPL/mW

Westone 2
117 dB SPL/mW
 
Westone 2 seems considerably louder. Can someone tell me how much they raised the volume when going from a Westone to the SE215?

 

[nadsta]

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So can anyone tell me, are these fun like grados??
 
How is the volume compared to Westone 2? I listen to the westone 2 at 5 / 30 on my Zune HD. I find the soundstage on the Westone 2 to be perfect for a IEM, how does the SE215 fair in this regard?
 
Shure SE215
107 dB SPL/mW

Westone 2
117 dB SPL/mW
 
Westone 2 seems considerably louder. Can someone tell me how much they raised the volume when going from a Westone to the SE215?

I've never listened to Grados but they're nearly as much 'fun' like HJE900s if that's any help
 
Volume wise I find they need less juice than the Westone 2's. 
 
I never really got on with the W2's in my week of ownership but if memory serves W2 soundstage smaller and more intimate
 
 

 

[SolidSnake3]

Ugh I see a pair of these in my future 

 Thanks guys for making me want to try these out now! Probably going to put my Eterna's up for sale since these sound very similar except with better/more forward mids and slightly more controlled bass. Also, the fit and build seems to be leagues about the Eterna's.
 
So far all the impressions sound pretty great and I'll keep watching this thread for more to come. Interested to see dweavers when his iem's finally show up.

 

[mrbrad]

How do thest compare to the RE0?

 

[HighSynergy]

Just picked up a pair from best buy in Edmonton, Canada yesterday. They weren't even on display yet I had to get the guy to go in the back since they just came off the truck. For 100, I like em so far

edit - oh, and i just wanted to say thanks to Joey. his review basically convinced me to buy these. i am not dissapointed...at all. kudos sir

 

[kite7]

Would be great if someone was to compare the SE215 against the SE115.

 

[bigdan89]

would anybody who has these recommend them for a metal head ?

 

[dweaver]

Aaaarghhhhhhh.....

I paid more money and ordered in advance and could walk into Bestbuy right now and have a pair!!! that just plain sucks! They even have s return policy if I don't like them.

BTW yes they are available in Calgary stores as well at $99.99

Not sure what angers me more, Canada Post, Customs, or my own impatience!

 

[seanmo]

are US best buys going to carry these?

 

[kite7]

I'll admit I'm a sucker for transparent clear shells for IEMs so even if they are at bestbuy I am not tempted because they're black

 

[AngryBaconGod]

Aaaarghhhhhhh.....

Heh, we gambled and lost.

Now all that remains to be see is how badly.