[xsaqzw]

I had a pair of Shure E2c's for about three years. Then the cord finally got screwed up. So I was looking to replace them with either the UM1's, ER6i's, ER-4P, or SF5P's. I know there is a big difference between the former and latter two but I was just wondering if it would be worth it. I mainly listen to hip-hop, electronica, alternative and metal. If you think something else would suit me better please let me know.

Thanks!

 

[steviebee]

Budget?

And what is 'alternative'. Mine may not be yours

Between ER6i and ER-4P go for the latter. There's no contest: if you like the Ety sound, ER-4P is a must. Unless there's a budgetary constraint...

 

[xsaqzw]

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Originally Posted by steviebee /img/forum/go_quote.gif Budget? And what is 'alternative'. Mine may not be yours Between ER6i and ER-4P go for the latter. There's no contest: if you like the Ety sound, ER-4P is a must. Unless there's a budgetary constraint...

I'd prefer to keep it at or under $150. Also, I've never heard any of the Eyt's. The only IEMs I have ever heard were my E2c's.

 

[NeObliviscaris]

I think you might like the SF5's over the Etys if you have enjoyed your E2Cs.

What do you listen to predominantly, also what setup do you have?

 

[steviebee]

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Originally Posted by xsaqzw /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...The only IEMs I have ever heard were my E2c's.

You're in for a very nice surprise

My first IEMs were E2c, and I was shocked by how better the Crossroads X3/ATH CK7/JBL 220s were in enhancing my enjoyment of music....going from E2c to ER-4P will be a revelation.


Not that the E2c are bad (I still keep mine, just for oldtimes sake), they're just...meh.

I assume a similar revelation with UM1 & SF5P, but I've not heard those.