Calling all audiophiles....

[scorpmatt]

Looking for some suggestions for in-ear headphones for my iRiver h10. Looking for sound quality and comfort.

Not looking to spend more than $200

 

[LeiZaK]

Originally posted by: scorpmatt
Looking for some suggestions for in-ear headphones for my iRiver h10. Looking for sound quality and comfort.

edit: nevermind

 

[Gibson486]

geesh...they can cost up to 7 grand. And yes, it does make a difference....what is your limit?

 

[Viper GTS]

Low end Shure or Etymotic Research if you're willing to spend that much ($75-150).

Sony EX71 or EX51 are good budget choices.

You do mean canals right not earbuds?

Viper GTS

 

[Skiguy411]

My Shure E4s still amaze me every time I put them on.

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

You do mean canals right not earbuds?

Viper GTS

Yup

 

[Viper GTS]

Well if you're willing to spend $200 you can move up the Shure/Ety line a little.

If you can stretch to $250 the low impedance ER-4P would be my choice.

Viper GTS

 

[tami]

if you buy shure e2cs ($65 at buy.com apparently), just buy another pair for me!

 

[Titan]

I'm still loving my Grado SR-60's. great sound reproduction at a reasonable price, comfy too.

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Well if you're willing to spend $200 you can move up the Shure/Ety line a little.

If you can stretch to $250 the low impedance ER-4P would be my choice.

Viper GTS

Found a pair of those for $175

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: scorpmatt

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Well if you're willing to spend $200 you can move up the Shure/Ety line a little.

If you can stretch to $250 the low impedance ER-4P would be my choice.

Viper GTS

Found a pair of those for $175

I'd grab that then.

Get the cable adapter to turn it into an ER-4S as well (for use when low impedance isn't a desirable quality).

Should be able to do both for around $200.

Viper GTS

 

[IAteYourMother]

Get e4cs in the hot deals section

 

[IAteYourMother]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1722135&enterthread=y

 

[thelanx]

Another vote for the Ety ER4p.

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother
Get e4cs in the hot deals section

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1722135&enterthread=y

The ER-4P's are $175, better deal imho

 

[IAteYourMother]

Originally posted by: scorpmatt

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother
Get e4cs in the hot deals section

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1722135&enterthread=y

The ER-4P's are $175, better deal imho

http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?refer=pricegrabber.com&id=1004282
the e4cs retail for 300 as well

although you realy cant go wrong with either. I would actually probably go for the etys

 

[scorpmatt]

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother

Originally posted by: scorpmatt

Originally posted by: IAteYourMother
Get e4cs in the hot deals section

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=40&threadid=1722135&enterthread=y

The ER-4P's are $175, better deal imho

http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?refer=pricegrabber.com&id=1004282
the e4cs retail for 300 as well

although you realy cant go wrong with either. I would actually probably go for the etys

Thats what i'm thinking, if I can find the cable adapter.

E4c Technical Specifications:

Speaker Type: High-Definition Driver with Tuned Port
Sensitivity (at 1kHz): 109 dB SPL/mW
Impedance (at 1kHz): 29 Ohm
Cable Length: 1.52m (60 inches)
Net Weight: 31g (1.1 oz)
Input Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo plug

ER-4 Techincal Specifications:

Response Accuracy:
ER?4S MicroPro Earphones: 92%
ER?4P MicroPro Earphones: 86%
Noise Isolation: 35-42 dB
Frequency response: 50-10 kHz ± 2 dB; 20-16 kHz ±4 dB
Acoustic polarity: + electrical = + acoustic
Transducer type: balanced armature
1 kHz sensitivity (ER?4B/ER?4S): 108 dB SPL for a 0.79 V input
(90 dB @ 0.1 V; 100 dB @ 1mW)
1 kHz sensitivity (ER?4P): 108 dB SPL for a 0.2 V input
(102 dB @ 0.1 V; 106 dB @ 1mW)
Impedance (ER?4B/ER?4S): 100 Ohms nominal
Impedance (ER?4P): 27 Ohms nominal
Maximum output: 122 dB SPL
Maximum continuous input (ER?4B/ER?4S): 3.0 Vrms
Maximum continuous input (ER?4P): .75 Vrms
Weight: less than 1 oz.