EternalEmpire
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There's obviously still a market for earbuds, so I'm wondering what their advantages are over IEMs.
Thanks.
Thanks.
there are people out there who get a bit phobic of putting things right into their ears, I know someone in particular who can't handle the isolation because it makes her afraid she's going to be attacked! Can't reason with that kind of sentiment.
there are people out there who get a bit phobic of putting things right into their ears, I know someone in particular who can't handle the isolation because it makes her afraid she's going to be attacked! Can't reason with that kind of sentiment.
I have both Yuin earbuds (PK1) and Etymotics IEM (hf2). I use the Yuins when I don't want/need total isolation OR when I want to be able to remove them quickly/easily (e.g., quick auto trips in town). I use the Etys at times when I want high isolation (e.g., long airplane flights or working out on cardio machines at the gym) or simply want a high level of "focus" on the music.
Main advantage of earbuds (other than often the wider, more realistic soundstage) for me is that with earbuds earwax don't build up as quick as with iems.