[Baba booey]

I have a Cowon D2 on the way in the mail. I also own an Insignia NS-DV2g. I have a set of Philips HN-110 noise canceling cans(I didn't do enough research

). I've been looking at some IEMs such as the super.fi 3, cx300, mylarone x3i(wherever I can find them), and Marshmallows. I'm leaning toward the super.fi's but which should I go for? I listen to talk and industrial metal. Isolation is pretty important.

 

[Omega]

I wrote a review of the Super.fi 3's some time ago:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/min...photos-126552/

Can't say I would recommend them, especially in light of the other well-reviewed IEM's that have come out since that time. You could probably score a pair of "old" Shure E3 or E4's now that would outperform many other single armature designs.

 

[SBD]

Well, for their sail ratshack price ($40), there's really no question. I've researched my heart out and came to a conclusion with the super.fi 5 pro. It would've been the s.f3 if I was on a budget (much above cx300 and marshmallow for sure but dunno about mylarone).

btw, great review Omega

 

[Baba booey]

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Originally Posted by Omega /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wrote a review of the Super.fi 3's some time ago: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/min...photos-126552/ Can't say I would recommend them, especially in light of the other well-reviewed IEM's that have come out since that time. You could probably score a pair of "old" Shure E3 or E4's now that would outperform many other single armature designs.

Don't exactly have $100+ or plan to spend that money on headphones yet

 

[Dyoel182]

At $50 the Studio 3's are a great entry into the great quality IEMs.

 

[Baba booey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyoel182 /img/forum/go_quote.gif At $50 the Studio 3's are a great entry into the great quality IEMs.

so I'll go with E2c, cx300, and skullcandies being garbage?

 

[Baba booey]

and btw should I just pick up the marshmallows for back-ups?

 

[Omega]

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Originally Posted by SBD /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, for their sail ratshack price ($40), there's really no question. I've researched my heart out and came to a conclusion with the super.fi 5 pro. It would've been the s.f3 if I was on a budget (much above cx300 and marshmallow for sure but dunno about mylarone). btw, great review Omega

Thanks, glad it was useful. I didn't realize price had dropped so much on the SF3's. For $40 IEM's there isn't much else out there. Shure E2c's were pretty well respected at the price point until IEM's became so popular, but I've not heard them personally. Go for the SF3's, they're a good value at that price. If they satisfy you, great, don't look back

. If they don't, you'll know you need to move up to $80+ to get significant improvements.

 

[intoflatlines]

The SF3 reminds me a lot of my E3c/SCL3, but it is cheaper. Both are a great introduction into quality single armature IEMs. The Shures are definitely more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, but I find the sounds to be somewhat comparable, especially considering the SF3 are cheaper.

 

[janruzinsky]

SF3 are good phoens.
You can improve the missing bass with Shure black olive foams without demaging the sound. You will get a good result in comfort and sound.