[Ice Max]

My brother owns a pair of shure, and i personally hated them when i tried them (even wit hall the different foam pieces and such). i didn't like the feeling of something in my ear, and didn't like the sound they produced at all.

 

[iPodschun]

Went away from them after having E2c. The isolation was making me paranoid. Moved away to canalphones (JBL 220) and waiting for PK2s to come in.

 

[Staples]

i love the portability of IEM's. that, and constantly being in the library + other silent places were the deciding factor for getting IEM's. i would want some headphones, but they just dont fit my aesthetics *yet* =p

sooo, until i get out of college, im sticking with IEM's =p

 

[Cakbar]

I 'have' to use IEM's. After ear surgery, the acoustics in one ear are screwed up, meaning that the only way I can get a good balanced sound is through a perfect seal with IEM's. On the plus side, I'm saving a small fortune not being able to use full size cans.

 

[rwest1389]

For iems:
portablility and no real need for amp
low profile (i often sleep with them on)
isolation
inconspicuous use during school with a hood ^^

 

[luckybaer]

I hate people. I hate hearing them chatter. I hate hearing them at the office. I hate hearing them at the gym.

IEMs are a blessing.

[size=xx-small]Note: I don't really hate people, but I do like to stay focused at work and at the gym. I distract easily, and IEMs help block out distractions.[/size]

 

[euclid]

i started to worry about all the dirt and crap going in my ears from taking them in and out, it started to irritate my canals. i was using Shure E4c with the yellow foam tips and they got really disgusting,i was always changing them. i did like the sound though, very in-head but alot of detail and good punch. for home use on a home amplifier the e4 were not comparible to full size IMHO, i didnt want to spend $400-500 on IEMs so i ditched them alltogether

 

[johnnylexus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckybaer /img/forum/go_quote.gif I hate people. I hate hearing them chatter. I hate hearing them at the office. I hate hearing them at the gym. IEMs are a blessing. [size=xx-small]Note: I don't really hate people, but I do like to stay focused at work and at the gym. I distract easily, and IEMs help block out distractions.[/size]

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