[sa_ill]

Hey
I'm currently using Sennheiser CX300. Want to upgrade. I listen to mostly classic rock like The Beatles, The Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppellin. Progressive rock like Pain of Salvation, Dreamtheatre etc. Maybe a little country music and also a little hip hop.

I'm getting the Shure e3c for about $100, will it suit me and how much difference will it make from the CX300? I'm looking for audiophile like quality.

 

[theheadphoneman2]

Go on amazon.com and look at reviews?

 

[jonathanjong]

I think you can do better for $100, actually. Look up Head-Direct's RE2, Denon's AH-C551 (or better, 700), for example. But then, I was never a Shure fan.

 

[sa_ill]

This is Dubai....we dont have options like you have in the States.

 

[younglee200]

LOL

ya its definitely not a bad deal, especially if you are limited to your choices.

 

[jonathanjong]

I'm in New Zealand. We've got even less choices than you do, actually, judging by what my friends brought back from Dubai. Also, that's what online retailers are for, eh?

Edit: Hey, isn't my location on my mini profile thing? Or can no one else see that?

 

[roxxor]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Edit: Hey, isn't my location on my mini profile thing? Or can no one else see that?

I can see it.

 

[sa_ill]

well....my question was....are these earphones good for the type of music I listen to?.....and also consider I've been using the CX300 for about 2 years now?...What difference will I feel with this upgrade...noticible difference?

 

[sa_ill]

bump

 

[jonathanjong]

There should be a noticeable difference. Better controlled bass, more detail in the mids and highs. But then, most upgrades (and this surely counts as one) will give you a step up from the CX300s. They're not bad, but they're super-entry-level.

 

[sa_ill]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif There should be a noticeable difference. Better controlled bass, more detail in the mids and highs. But then, most upgrades (and this surely counts as one) will give you a step up from the CX300s. They're not bad, but they're super-entry-level.

Thanks..

 

[lewislink]

For one thing, your ears will require serious acclimation. The sound of the CX300s is excellent in their own way but since you are accustomed to them, when you put the Shures in they will seem very week in bass and the highs will seem extended too much. Not to worry, though, just give the Shures a couple days usage and you should begin to hear amazing detail and tightly controlled bass.

 

[Ozric]

I personally wouldn't recommend the Shure E3 for the kind of music you listen to. I used to own a pair, before I moved onto the E4 and later Westone UM2, and you will find the bass quite lacking. For $100 you could do a lot better. In fact, if IEMs are not a must, I'd recommend the inexpensive Koss KSC35s or 75s over the Shures. They will be better value for money and a lot more engaging to listen to.

 

[ClieOS]

Shure e3c for $100 is an OK deal, not particularly a good one. IMO, It would be a good deal if it is $80.

 

[jonathanjong]

LOL. See what I mean about being able to do better? Internet retailers ship to Dubai too.