[senns&nonsense]

This week I should be getting in the mail a pair of ER4Ps (and I already have the s adapter) and a pair of SE310s. I will give them a thorough vetting and will sell the pair I like less.

Any predictions?

Btw, I mostly listen to 595s. I love them. They are the best phones I have ever owned, but yet I am tempted to audition some DT990s and have a full-size iron cage match as well. Worthwhile contest or should I fight the endless climb up the upgrade ladder of destitution?

The full size use iMac (Apple lossless), EMU0404, cardas to Total Airhead. Portable is 4th Gen iPod w/ ALo cotton / Total Airhead or 1st Gen shuffle.

 

[WILLIE]

my guess is you will like the 310 better.....almost as high as the ety but without the harshness, and deeper lows.....

 

[Wildcard30]

Post back and let us know.

 

[mdarnton]

My guess is that the Etys will be too harsh and revealing for you, and you will think the Shures are more musical, and more like your headphones. I prefer Etys, though, because I'm a detail freak, but for a few months I was seduced by a set of Shures, just because they're so easy to listen to, which they really are.

 

[Trager]

Speaking as someone who went through that comparison myself.... I'm guessing you'll end up with the SE310, just like I did. Because, you know, I'm right.

Seriously, the Etys are great, and I love the detail and energy, but the Shure sound is only a touch flatter, with a really sweet midrange sound. And although I'm not a bass person, the Etys sounded thin after getting used to the Shures for a while. I miss the Ety bass extension and control on occasion, but for most of my listening, the Shures are a better listen.

 

[Lo01]

Agree with Trager, I'm a very big fan of the ER6i's however the Shure in most circles are considered better sounding overall.

 

[eyecon82]

i love my se310's! although i wish it had a more "ear-rattle" to the bass

 

[Elec]

ER4s are great, although they're neutral enough that you may not like 'em at first listen if you're used to something more lively. I thought mine sounded cold and dead at first because I was used to my Senns, which are a lot more warm, lush, and airy in comparison.

I had to spend a lot of time listening exclusively to the Etys to really appreciate their speed, clarity, and detail. Mental burn-in and all that

 

[Sherwood]

Considering the fact that you've chosen the 595 out of the Sennheiser range, I predict you'll prefer the Ety ... just like me.

 

[SONGsanmanwah]

It's ER4S with amp so I think the SE310 is going to have a hard time