[geardoc]

Is there no cure for what happens when, after listening for several weeks
with better equipment, the older stuff sounds very bad, unlistenable, even?
Even stuff that cost more than $100 and seemed great. Now that equipment
sounds bad.

For example, I can no longer listen to my Shure E2s and E3s. In the Shure family only the E5 has any fidelity anymore. This is a serious waste of money! Is there any consolation for me?

 

[RMgX]

Try to listen to even worse gear for a few days, say ipod buds, that aught to help your decent gear.

 

[SptsNaz]

Same happens to me, its inevitable when you upgrade. The amazing characteristics of expensive headphones are just not present in even mid-range phones. Simply put, don't upgrade!

 

[catscratch]

Either that, or sell your older stuff. I went straight for the top, or almost the top. First canalphone was the Stax SR-001, which is the best sounding there is. Now it's ER-4P, which I'll be selling, and UM2, which I think I'll be keeping. And in cans, it was from HD590 to Stax SR-404, nothing in between. "Cry once and get the best," they say, but I'm still crying, and the best is yet to be found. But I'm pretty close

 

[geardoc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by catscratch Either that, or sell your older stuff. ..

I almost started a For Sale post, but figured the E2 and E3 would
be ok for audiotapes and lectures. Who wants to buy used canalphones,
anyway?

 

[SptsNaz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by geardoc I almost started a For Sale post, but figured the E2 and E3 would be ok for audiotapes and lectures. Who wants to buy used canalphones, anyway?

you'de be surprised

 

[OneMalt]

I dunno', every so often I put on the SR-60s or the HD-414s and they still sound pretty good...

 

[EdipisReks]

i can't listen to my beloved SR-60's anymore

 

[Graz]

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneMalt I dunno', every so often I put on the SR-60s or the HD-414s and they still sound pretty good...

Same kinda situation with me... Every so often, I put on my hd497's & I'm still impressed at how decent they sound for the price.

Can't say the same for my er-6's though...

Peace,

Graz

 

[bozebuttons]

I don't know,I am listening to my SR60s right now & I am enjoying them listenimg to U2 through the SR71.
I bought these in 1995.