[Taurui]

Ok, as I found myself reeeeeeeally happy with my home rig (Terratec Aureon -> DAC-AH -> Porta Corda Mk2 -> Beyer DT531) but not so with my portable rig...

I wanna have a real upgrade over my PX200s. They have lots of weaknesses, but also some strengths (for example being a good value and extreme portability) that I don't want to miss.
In-Ear seems to be an option, for example the Shure E2, ER-6i or ER-4P (although that one is almost too expensive for me).
Another option would probably be the PX200s "big stepbrother", the HD25-1 ... what throws me off is be the inability to carry them in my pocket, as I do with the PX200 quite often

Most important would be a good sonic balance and good instrument seperation (which is the PX200s biggest weakness).

Thanks for your opinions,

-Taurui

 

[steel102]

How about Shure E4c's (or E4's if you can wait a month) for roughly $180 online?

 

[PrototypeX2]

Or Super.Fi series.

 

[Taurui]

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Originally Posted by steel102 How about Shure E4c's (or E4's if you can wait a month) for roughly $180 online?

Ehh.... where? I thought they were $300!

 

[Taurui]

Uhm .. okay, found them, bought them

Damn I'm gullible!

-Taurui

 

[gratefulshrink]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taurui Ok, as I found myself reeeeeeeally happy with my home rig (Terratec Aureon -> DAC-AH -> Porta Corda Mk2 -> Beyer DT531) but not so with my portable rig... I wanna have a real upgrade over my PX200s. They have lots of weaknesses, but also some strengths (for example being a good value and extreme portability) that I don't want to miss. In-Ear seems to be an option, for example the Shure E2, ER-6i or ER-4P (although that one is almost too expensive for me). Another option would probably be the PX200s "big stepbrother", the HD25-1 ... what throws me off is be the inability to carry them in my pocket, as I do with the PX200 quite often Most important would be a good sonic balance and good instrument seperation (which is the PX200s biggest weakness). Thanks for your opinions, -Taurui

From what I understand, you'd have to go with earbuds or canalphones if you need portability and hifi (better than the Senn px 200's).

Although not foldable, Grados are fairly lightweight for a heavyweight sound. Have you considered them?

 

[Taurui]

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Originally Posted by gratefulshrink Although not foldable, Grados are fairly lightweight for a heavyweight sound. Have you considered them?

Nah, I need isolation. E4c it is!

 

[macman88]

how much did you end up paying for them. also be shure to right a review.

 

[appar111]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taurui Ehh.... where? I thought they were $300!

Yeah, I haven't seen them anywhere online for $180 - where did you see that price?

 

[PTheD]

Taurui, you sure made that decision quickly. Hope you got a good deal on them. I second the request for a review of them as soon as you get a little listening in on them, and maybe a few subisiquent updates as you more familiar with them

 

[Cyclone]

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Originally Posted by appar111 Yeah, I haven't seen them anywhere online for $180 - where did you see that price?

There's a cupon over at earphonesolutions.com it takes off 120 bucks.

 

[Taurui]

Actually, I've got a little trouble paying for these suckers - I don't have access to a credit card and they don't accept PayPal (yet).
Let's see who I can ask to use their cc...

 

[Jamirus99]

You can always carry the HD-25's around your neck when not wearing them.

 

[PTheD]

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Originally Posted by Jamirus99 You can always carry the HD-25's around your neck when not wearing them.

Yeah, but that would suck though. Canalphones are soo many more times handyer than HD-25s.