Shures new carrying case and their foamies.....

[KenW]

I must say I'm impressed. This new case is soft and about the same size as the hard case. I find it zips closed and opens much easier than the hard case. Sometimes I find closing the hard one to be a bit of a chore. No problems like that with this little jewel. It even has a mini mesh storage compartment for your extra tips! Want to clip your IEM's to your belt loop or some other ring? Not a problem there either. This one comes with a clip for just such a need! Granted this case is soft but given the functionality and flexibility, I think it will replace my hard case for travel. Highly recommended!

As for the tips, I'm going to pop on a medium and a small tonight to see which I find gives me the best fit and comfort.

Many thanks to Sugarfried/Matt for his assistance in getting me set up before my trip this weekend. If only every manufacturer/dealer could give such SUPERB service, what a wonderful thing it would be.

 

[lmilhan]

That was a good move for Shure I think, and a great improvement! I absolutely HATED the hard case. I would have much rather prefered the soft case as well.

Cool deal.

 

[tbonner1]

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Sugarfried/Matt for his assistance in getting me set up before my trip this weekend. If only every manufacturer/dealer could give such SUPERB service, what a wonderful thing it would be.

Shure has made an effort to help people and the word on this forum is good.
They have been great to deal with for me.

 

[analogbox]

I absolutely want it. It's such a pain to zip up the hard case.

 

[elnero]

I don't see this as being a very good move, I can't imagine a soft case offering the same type of protection the hard case does. I would think a hard case like the original would be much harder to find via 3rd party whereas it would be much easier to find a soft one.

 

[The Boatman]

where can you get these?

 

[lmilhan]

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Originally Posted by elnero /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't see this as being a very good move, I can't imagine a soft case offering the same type of protection the hard case does. I would think a hard case like the original would be much harder to find via 3rd party whereas it would be much easier to find a soft one.

I suppose it is all relative. Depends on how you transport/treat you gear.

If you plan on putting the case in your jeans pockets, or are generally kind of 'rough' with your gear, then yeah, the hard case would be a better choice for protecting the contents. If you carry them in a zippered compartment in a backpack, a briefcase, or a dedicated bag made for carrying headphones (like I do), then the soft case should provide more than enough protection.

I would agree though that finding a 3rd party hard case is probably more difficult than finding a soft one.

 

[elnero]

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Originally Posted by lmilhan /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you plan on putting the case in your jeans pockets, or are generally kind of 'rough' with your gear, then yeah, the hard case would be a better choice for protecting the contents. If you carry them in a zippered compartment in a backpack, a briefcase, or a dedicated bag made for carrying headphones (like I do), then the soft case should provide more than enough protection.

I bolded the word should to emphasize my point. I transport mine in the hard case within a zippered compartment of my briefcase/bag but still personally I wouldn't want to chance having my rather expensive IEM's damaged simply because they were in a soft case as opposed to a hard case. Hard or soft is really going to come down to personal preference though but I still think it's better to start with the hard included and if you prefer to chance it buy a soft separately.

 

[DJShadow]

I too prefer the hard case so I can have peace of mind whenever I store the phones. Wished they they revised the hard case, adding a compartment. Still haven't got hold of the new foamies though

 

[headbuddy]

I agree on the hard case. I do not use my (hard)bag very often but when i use it when i travel i like the comfort in the hard case

 

[bindibadgi]

Those of you with hard cases, do you have the one with the cable spool thingy? I'm curious as to whether it's safe to use or if it would damage the cables in time (even given careful use).

 

[Eatshrots]

i have so many of those hard cases, i think i have 2 with the spool, i never use them...but that soft case looks sweet...nifty little thing...but i think placing them with the spool wouldn't damage them at all, theres also a little opening to place the heads in the middle

 

[fatman711]

All because of that damn hard case, my e2cs cost $9 to ship instead of $2...

 

[Father Schu]

I sure wish that hardcase was easier to open and close but I'm also not worried about crushing my phones when I throw them in a bag.

I know the hard round case came with or without the spool but I'm not sure about the oval one. None of mine have it. Seems like it might be a problem for the thicker cables.

 

[fallen.angel]

I personally prefer the hard case and it looks more stylish to me.