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---Hello, the names Steve, new to the forum but not to forums in general. So....I'm very familiar with the search function and google of which i have spent a few hours here and there using(also read a few stickies). Im here to chat with the experts because I'm sick and tired of $30 apple earbuds that dont last and sound like crap. BUT before you read any further I must say a large majority of my listening is off of pandora, which ive never played through good anything, so perhaps this isnt even deserving of a $100 set??????? most of my mp3 collection is years old and garbage, pretty much all 192, id assume that would sound better with cheap sets, but i really dont listen to this collection much anymore.
---So if you haven't stopped reading yet to post "dont bother" i have two concerns. IEMs in the office. with buds i can just lower the volume when someone wants to talk to me. the spin off with that is at the gym they dont stay in to well and worse i find myself really cranking them to overpower the horrid gym music and equipment noise. sounds like many people use/like IEMs at the gym and don't ruin them. im hoping that with foam tips i could still carry a convo at work with the track on pause.
---Like everyone, im looking for best SQ for the dollar, something accurate and not overly colorful at any frequencies. I'm no audiophile but I am an engineer who has taken several advanced level acoustics classes in college, i dont really think that says much, besides i have a respect for sound reproduction.
---My breakdown of listening is roughly 5hr/day at work, And then another 2hrs a day at the gym. ALL through an iphone. So comfort is going to be huge, ive never tried and IEM but im ok with ear plugs. even earbuds can get discomforting after a while so im sure it just takes getting used to.
---My listening interests are everything but country and classical, with concentration on rock/alternative genre's With vocalists ranging from very hi pitched to pretty heavy/hardcore.
Research Results: no particular order
UE SuperFi 3 : replaceable wires, awesome for exercising with the occasional tug on equipment. sit less far into canal, 2yr warranty often compared as at least equal to e2c.
Westone UM1: need to hear some serious claims to justify going over my budget not to mention being about 30-40$ more then comparable competition.
Sure E2c now SCL2: 2yr warranty, excellent customer service, lots of good claims. wax guard What?
Ety ER6i: seems most everyone compares these to sure and they fall a hair short. im ruling these out due to the product being "delicate"
im not sure why but i really havent seen many earbuds that interested me, probably a subconscious "their not gonna stay in place at the gym" feeling
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Cliff notes
Me: Steve, not new to forums, well acquainted with search function, stickies, and google.
Looking for: earbuds or IEMs for $100 or less that will stand up to gym use and provide the most accurate SQ per $.
Listening type: Everything but country and classical, more rock then rap. *mostly through pandora, so im not sure if quality buds/IEMs are worth it*
Listening use: 8+hr/day: 5hr/day at work- not background music, i want to be engaged, yet need to talk to people at times. + 2hr/day at gym, hence the active use requirement. High volume at gym.
Research Results:
UE SuperFi 3 : replaceable wires, awesome for exercising with the occasional tug on equipment. sit less far into canal., 2yr warrenty often compared as at least equal to e2c.
Westone UM1: need to hear some serious claims to justify going over my budget not to mention being about 30-40$ more then comparable competition.
Sure E2c now SCL2: 2yr warranty, excellent customer service, lots of good claims. wax guard What?
Ety ER6i: seems most everyone compares these to sure and they fall a hair short. im ruling these out due to the product being "delicate"
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Not asking for a spoon feeding, i can certainly continue my research with a few suggestions/recommendations/first hand opinions. Any and all advice and constructive criticism is welcomed and appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Steve
EDIT: Jesus i just read some kbps claims on pandora, sheesh.
---Hello, the names Steve, new to the forum but not to forums in general. So....I'm very familiar with the search function and google of which i have spent a few hours here and there using(also read a few stickies). Im here to chat with the experts because I'm sick and tired of $30 apple earbuds that dont last and sound like crap. BUT before you read any further I must say a large majority of my listening is off of pandora, which ive never played through good anything, so perhaps this isnt even deserving of a $100 set??????? most of my mp3 collection is years old and garbage, pretty much all 192, id assume that would sound better with cheap sets, but i really dont listen to this collection much anymore.
---So if you haven't stopped reading yet to post "dont bother" i have two concerns. IEMs in the office. with buds i can just lower the volume when someone wants to talk to me. the spin off with that is at the gym they dont stay in to well and worse i find myself really cranking them to overpower the horrid gym music and equipment noise. sounds like many people use/like IEMs at the gym and don't ruin them. im hoping that with foam tips i could still carry a convo at work with the track on pause.
---Like everyone, im looking for best SQ for the dollar, something accurate and not overly colorful at any frequencies. I'm no audiophile but I am an engineer who has taken several advanced level acoustics classes in college, i dont really think that says much, besides i have a respect for sound reproduction.
---My breakdown of listening is roughly 5hr/day at work, And then another 2hrs a day at the gym. ALL through an iphone. So comfort is going to be huge, ive never tried and IEM but im ok with ear plugs. even earbuds can get discomforting after a while so im sure it just takes getting used to.
---My listening interests are everything but country and classical, with concentration on rock/alternative genre's With vocalists ranging from very hi pitched to pretty heavy/hardcore.
Research Results: no particular order
UE SuperFi 3 : replaceable wires, awesome for exercising with the occasional tug on equipment. sit less far into canal, 2yr warranty often compared as at least equal to e2c.
Westone UM1: need to hear some serious claims to justify going over my budget not to mention being about 30-40$ more then comparable competition.
Sure E2c now SCL2: 2yr warranty, excellent customer service, lots of good claims. wax guard What?
Ety ER6i: seems most everyone compares these to sure and they fall a hair short. im ruling these out due to the product being "delicate"
im not sure why but i really havent seen many earbuds that interested me, probably a subconscious "their not gonna stay in place at the gym" feeling
__________________________________________________ ________
Cliff notes
Me: Steve, not new to forums, well acquainted with search function, stickies, and google.
Looking for: earbuds or IEMs for $100 or less that will stand up to gym use and provide the most accurate SQ per $.
Listening type: Everything but country and classical, more rock then rap. *mostly through pandora, so im not sure if quality buds/IEMs are worth it*
Listening use: 8+hr/day: 5hr/day at work- not background music, i want to be engaged, yet need to talk to people at times. + 2hr/day at gym, hence the active use requirement. High volume at gym.
Research Results:
UE SuperFi 3 : replaceable wires, awesome for exercising with the occasional tug on equipment. sit less far into canal., 2yr warrenty often compared as at least equal to e2c.
Westone UM1: need to hear some serious claims to justify going over my budget not to mention being about 30-40$ more then comparable competition.
Sure E2c now SCL2: 2yr warranty, excellent customer service, lots of good claims. wax guard What?
Ety ER6i: seems most everyone compares these to sure and they fall a hair short. im ruling these out due to the product being "delicate"
_________________
_________________
Not asking for a spoon feeding, i can certainly continue my research with a few suggestions/recommendations/first hand opinions. Any and all advice and constructive criticism is welcomed and appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Steve
EDIT: Jesus i just read some kbps claims on pandora, sheesh.