[mmmmcheese]

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1834534,00.asp

 

[skiguy411]

Hmm their comparison of the superfi pro and e4c are making me rethink my choice in getting the E4s

 

[RooX]

i would take what they say with a grain of salt. is not like they are audio pros.. its a computer magazine.

 

[skiguy411]

Yeah, but I keep beating myself up with wondering if I should go with the UE or E4s. Ah its killing me! I just dont know!

 

[thebrain]

ummm. they said ex71's had deep clean bass

I thought it was generally agreed they were muddy (at least I thought they were muddy).
ANd they said that the e4c's had good highs, which is kinda what they are lacking it sounds like (treble rolloff)
Anyway I am still happy with my purchase of my $189 e4c's, and I await their arrival eagerly

 

[CaptainChet]

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Originally Posted by skiguy411 Yeah, but I keep beating myself up with wondering if I should go with the UE or E4s. Ah its killing me! I just dont know!

Buy BOTH (end the misery)

 

[trose49]

Notice the editors choice here!

The Super.fis are the way to go. The bass can sometime make the highs a little less accented then the e4c's but they are very clean and fun to listen to!

They are more musical and create and even greater soundstage!

The customer support is un-believable see my other post!

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=126727

 

[philodox]

So nothing has been cleared up. *sigh*

We've got Jaspers review where he chooses the E4's, this PC Mag review that chooses the ER4P and some that endorse the Super.Fi Pro's.

 

[Jasper994]

Quote:

Originally Posted by philodox So nothing has been cleared up. *sigh* We've got Jaspers review where he chooses the E4's, this PC Mag review that chooses the ER4P and some that endorse the Super.Fi Pro's.

What are you looking for your new IEM to do?

 

[mmmmcheese]

Yeah well in the magazine they gave the QC2s a 4 1/2 and an editors choice.

 

[Kirosia]

Don't trust reviews from non-audiophile sites, I'm not trying to sound elitist, just saying. I don't really trust cnet for anything either.

 

[Emon]

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Originally Posted by Kirosia Don't trust reviews from non-audiophile sites, I'm not trying to sound elitist, just saying. I don't really trust cnet for anything either.

Yeah. It would be like a car magazine commenting on quality and value of, say, a car computer product (carputer, if they have such things in retail). There may be some good writers that have some experience, but they're not experts on it.

 

[DJGeorgeT]

Great review. I get the feeling that they know a thing or two about audio because they talk about using amps with the er4s and describe frequency responses the same way we do at head-fi. The ER4p/s wins in the PC Magazine rating...this agrees with head-fi polls. The ER6i places quite high as well.

That's fabulous. Etymotic kicks ass. I also agree that the EX71 is a very good value headphone at $35 it is a great buy. It has bloated bass though which may work great with some portables with weak bass output. I can see why the Shure E4 may be rated lower than the ER6i...it is not the best value headphone (performance/$$$).

 

[drarthurwells]

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Originally Posted by mmmmcheese http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1834534,00.asp

Good review - very accurate acording to my experience.

Etymotic 4S if you use an external amp, otherwise the more efficient Etymotic 4P. You have to get used to properly inserting and caring for them though - not as easy as popping on a headset. I use Q tips to clean my ears before using them to avoid getting wax in the driver filter (replacable though).


Sony EX70 or EX71 offers the best sound for under $75 for portable use without an amp, and use the EX81 if you jog (has an earclip). Bass with these units depends on fit in the ear - they have a bass emphasis if fitted in the ear good but this is pleasing, and good for bass weak amps in portables. If you want o cut down on the bass, simply fit them slightly less in the ear.

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

As with most mid-fi devices, it's all about personal preference.

Detail, balance, or bass?

I'm pretty sure I know which one I'd take.

-Matt