[ghunter]

I think it's time to upgrade from my Etymotic ER-6. I'm travelling a lot and would like something with a little smoother sound quality. I used to own the ER-4's and respect what they can do, but found them a little harsh on the high end. I have AKG K701 and a class-A Headroom Cosmic at home so I'm a little spoiled there.

I'm thinking about getting a Total Bithead to buffer the crappy computer output amp, too. That might change the selection somewhat, I do realize.

So what would you suggest for an ear-canal model upgrade?

Shure SE-310?
Total Bithead and give the ER-6 another few months?
Should I consider other brands?

Thanks!

 

[Alai]

If it's just for the amp and not the DAC, get a Mini 3 instead. For IEM, personally, I am aiming for the Head-Direct RE2 because it fits in the ER6i, iM716 price range, kinda.

 

[ghunter]

I appreciate your input, but don't know what products you are referring to.

 

[Alai]

Well, if you don't know how to use a simple search engine or function, then I can't help you anymore.

 

[Taikero]

While the sound signature is somewhat warmer/fuller than Etymotic IEMs usually run, consider the Klipsch Custom 3. With their half-off special (U.S. customers only, "Half Off" is the coupon code) until Nov. 30th, the Custom 3 is running $150 with free shipping. 2 day shipping is only $8 more if you need it, and 1 day isn't bad either. They're also selling their X-5 for $125 and X-10 (bass heavy) for $175.

Headphones - Klipsch Custom-3, High-Performance Headphones, Noise-Reducing Headphones

IMO, until Nov. 30th Klipsch has some of the best deals around.

 

[ghunter]

Great - thanks for the very helpful advice about Klipsch!

 

[Tmacfan4321]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alai /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, if you don't know how to use a simple search engine or function, then I can't help you anymore.

Why even comment with that sort of attitude? Explain what it is if you know, it doesn't take that long to type up a helpful response.

 

[Calexico]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmacfan4321 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why even comment with that sort of attitude? Explain what it is if you know, it doesn't take that long to type up a helpful response.

I think he was perfectly justified. He mentioned IEMs that he thought were good, and then the thread-starter didn't even bother to look them up or anything - he just said thanks but no thanks because he doesn't KNOW what the IEMs are. If you don't know, then find out

 

[toxic888]

I'm also getting new earphones and deciding between the 310's and Klipsch's X10's. At first I thought definitely the Shure's, but im leaning towards the Klipsch's now because I've heard they have much better sound quality and because of their half-off deal.

 

[ghunter]

For what it's worth, if you search for "mini 3" you get a LOT of irrelevant threads. The complete lack of anything beyond listing a few products in Alai's post didn't really motivate me to go and search much for anything he recommends.

I'm researching the Klipsch now, and think I'll order a pair at that price (the question is which pair!).

 

[Lenni]

since you like the 701 you may want to consider the new in-ear hp from AKG's.
I liked the K14P so much that I ordered the new K 319 earbuds today.
if you like In-Ear the High End K 370 seems promising, but could not found how much they cost

 

[ghunter]

I just put an order in for the Klipsch Custom 3. A dual-driver design with great reviews for $150 is pretty much unbeatable.

 

[Lenni]

double post

 

[ghunter]

I found one ad for the K370 in Europe for roughly 70 Euro ($100 +/-). It might be worth picking up a pair of those too once they hit these shores.

 

[Alai]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghunter /img/forum/go_quote.gif For what it's worth, if you search for "mini 3" you get a LOT of irrelevant threads. The complete lack of anything beyond listing a few products in Alai's post didn't really motivate me to go and search much for anything he recommends. I'm researching the Klipsch now, and think I'll order a pair at that price (the question is which pair!).

If you read my post again, I am fairly sure it is clear that the Mini 3 recommendation was referring to replacing your amp (aka the Mini 3 is an amp; you can't replace an amp with a DAC or an IEM). Same with the Head-Direct RE2.