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[Blumenkohl]

Hmmm, I plugged Shure SE115 into Amazon, and got a whole bunch of differen ones - SE115-K, SE115-RD, SE115-BLU, SE115-CL, et etc

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Shure+SE115&x=0&y=0

Can you steer me towards the exact ones you're talking about?

Those are color codes Sherlock.*


*No meanness intended, it's just been a while since I've heard the sherlock expression.

[Jason LeBlanc]

Then why are they all different prices?

And what's the difference between, for example, the Shure SE115-K and the Shure SE115M-K, which are both black?

[Blumenkohl]

If you could pick between a black headphone and red...which would you go for?

Demand that's why.

M has mic.

[Jason LeBlanc]

Ah, ok

Do you use Shure SE115's as well?

Hmmm, having the microphone would be convenient for my iphone, I might get those! Looks like I need the M+ model, the M model isnt' compatible with iphones (of course)

[king mark]

Some have different colors and a mic. Make sure it has the modular cable too .

I have just the straight up black model


DO NOT mistake it for the SE110 though!

[Koray Savas]

Koray those Beats are made for Hip Hop or pop music

I know. I don't listen to film scores on my iPod, only once in awhile if I've got a "craving" for it.

[Blumenkohl]

Ah, ok

Do you use Shure SE115's as well?

Hmmm, having the microphone would be convenient for my iphone, I might get those! Looks like I need the M+ model, the M model isnt' compatible with iphones (of course)

I can't do in ear monitors. Ear buds is the best I can do. I'm prone to ear infections, already have excess ear wax problems, and anything I stick into my ear canal just worsens it all.

So...I dunno. But from what I've heard you can't go wrong with any of the Shure IEMs.

[Datameister]

All righty, those Beyerdynamic replacement pads for my Sony MDR-7506's arrived. Making the switch was...a nightmare, at least at first. I'd forgotten how difficult it is to slip the edges of the pads into the grooves. But it wasn't so bad once I got my technique down, so the second one was a lot quicker than the first. And I needed to replace the pads in any case, and the Sony ones would have been just as difficult to put in.

Anyway, first impressions...well, the very first thing I listened to was a bit of "Theme from Jurassic Park" (technically titled "3M2 The Dinosaurs (with 3M2 Record Intro and Wompi Ending)" in my edit-in-progress ) and I was a little disappointed by the fact that the sound seemed significantly less bright. After trying a few other pieces from various sources, though, I found myself quickly becoming acclimated. The treble is still fairly clear and strong, just maybe not so much as with the original Sony pads, which keep the drivers closer to one's ears. As expected, the bass is stronger with these pads, which is great, at least for the moment - the place where I'm living has a pretty high noise floor, and the bass tends to blend in a little. And on the topic of background noise...these pads cut out significantly more of those! Particularly the high end. I'm noticing how quiet my typing seems now. Last but not least, the comfort factor: I'm not blown away, but they don't seem to be a downgrade, at least. The foam inside feels a little...crackly, somehow, but I'm hoping it'll soften up a little as I wear it in. And the lack of little black plastic flakes being shed all over me is very nice.

Boy, the added bass is nice. I hope it's not overkill when I end up listening in a quieter environment...

[king mark]

I can't do in ear monitors. Ear buds is the best I can do. I'm prone to ear infections, already have excess ear wax problems, and anything I stick into my ear canal just worsens it all.

The Shures don't have to be pushed in too far. As long as you use the proper earpieces and have a "seal". I tried Etymotics and you have to jam these up you ear canal so far it hurts after 5 minutes. And they're very difficult to insert

[Koray Savas]

That's kinda the case with the Tours. You have to really stick 'em in, and eventually they pop out. They come with some odd looking hooks that attach to the bud and then go around your ear, but I'm not going through all that.

[Koray Savas]

Decided to get some new computer speakers since mine were starting to really get annoying. A lot of hiss and static and adjusting the volume would result in weird warbling effects.

I got the Logitech Z313, which was probably a mistake. Didn't realize how cheap they were everywhere else compared to Best Buy's inflated price. They're okay for $35 I guess. They sound a bit muffled with too much bass. And you can't even adjust the base on the subwoofer, which is unfortunate.

[Jason LeBlanc]

Just cause you work at Best Buy doesn't mean you have to buy all your electronics there you know.

There are lots of good headphones and speakers that BB doesn't sell.

[Koray Savas]

I'm aware, Jay, but I assumed I would be getting the lowest price with my discount. Best Buy sucks

[Jason LeBlanc]

[Koray Savas]

I must say though, they don't sound as bad as I initially thought. No worse than my previous ones anyway, which were like 10 years old.

[Jason LeBlanc]

Speakers are built to last more than 10 years. I'm still using the speakers I got while I was in college for my main 5.1 setup in my living room.

[Mark Olivarez]

I've had my center and rear speakers for 16 years and they are still going strong.

[Koray Savas]

I'm talking about shitty Altec Lansing computer speakers. Not a home theater set up.

[Jason LeBlanc]

Oh right. Yea those probably don't have as long a shelf line.

I've been using the same logitech speakers with my computer for 7+ years and they sound the same as they always have

[Mark Olivarez]

When my dad passed away I found a nice little computer set with a small subwoofer in his belongings. I can't remember the name but I've been using them with my iPod, since I've got all my CDs packed up for our move, and the music sounds great.

[king mark]

I always like to try out new Shure products so I bought the Shure SE215 (not to be confused with SE210) , and they sound above all Shure I've owned before in detail and clarity (E2C, SE102,SE115). These actually exceed the headphones Grado SR60's I use on my PC

I got them on sale for 99$

(Shure models I tried and DIDN'T like :SE110,SE210 )

[Faleel]

I am a cheapie so I bought these for 14:99:

[king mark]

they probably sound like it

[Faleel]

They sound good to me, definitely better than the previous pair I had, much fuller and richer.

[Jacob]

The right phone just died on my workout/jogging pair and it's driving me crazy.
Think I'll just go with another pair of cheap wrap-around buds:

[Datameister]

I'm still a big fan of the Sony MDR-7506 headphones. My pair won't quit, and it's more comfortable than ever with Beyerdynamic pads on it.

[crocodile]

I'm still faithful to Sennheisers. It's not that they're absolutely perfect, but even the cheap ones make the difference. Had to switch to the Apple earbuds that come with iPods and painfully reminded myself of this again.

Karol

[Trent Bennett]

If you are out on the go a lot, I still can't recommend the V-Moda Ocatave earbuds enough. These are truly the best earbuds I've ever owned. Not only for sound, true noise cancellation but for comfort too. I've got small openings for my ears, so most of your other earbud fittings are going to hurt mine. However, these things come with pretty small earbud fittings and I can listen to my music for hours on end with out my earbuds hurting my ears.

http://www.amazon.co...18666144&sr=8-1

Honestly they are well worth the price.

I'll eventually get a pair of the Sony over the ear headphones that Joe (Data) recommended for home listening experience. As I said though for those of you who are out and about a lot, the V-Moda Octaves are the right choice.

[Alexcremers]

I'm still faithful to Sennheisers. It's not that they're absolutely perfect, but even the cheap ones make the difference. Had to switch to the Apple earbuds that come with iPods and painfully reminded myself of this again.

Karol

Had to switch? Because you can't go outside and be seen with them Sennheisers?

[Stefancos]

Only morons still use the standard Apple buds these days.

[Quint]

I still use them outdoors because I like the very handy, discreet volume control and track selection buttons located on the wire by my right ear. And they sound pretty good whilst on the move, tbh.

Indoors I stick to my Goldring's.

[Stefancos]

You use the remote, I can understand....but the actual earbuds?

[Quint]

Detachable ones you mean? No. Mine didn't come with any.

[crocodile]

I'm still faithful to Sennheisers. It's not that they're absolutely perfect, but even the cheap ones make the difference. Had to switch to the Apple earbuds that come with iPods and painfully reminded myself of this again.

Karol

Had to switch? Because you can't go outside and be seen with them Sennheisers?

No I smashed them by accident.

Karol

[Stefancos]

By accident? is that the story you are going by now?

Got a pair of Sennheister airbuds for 30 Euro's. They sound very good, certainly not worse then the old 90+ Euro Sony's i used to buy. And when these break down it won't be another financial headache.

[crocodile]

The thing is even the cheap Sennheiser earbuds are way above avarage. Mine used to cost something around 60 quid, but the ones for 15 are not too bad either. Anyway, I don't exactly see the point of being to picky about earbuds. It's not like they can ever replace a proper sound system.

Karol - who just breaks things all the time in the most inexplicable ways

[Koray Savas]

The Apple earbuds fit perfectly in my ears and stay there. All others I've tried have those detachable caps and those always fall out and are uncomfortable. If I'm walking outside, I want to be able to hear my surroundings.

[Stefancos]

Only morons still use the standard Apple buds these days.

The Apple earbuds fit perfectly in my ears and stay there. All others I've tried have those detachable caps and those always fall out and are uncomfortable. If I'm walking outside, I want to be able to hear my surroundings.

[Trent Bennett]

The Apple earbuds suck, PERIOD!

[Alexander]

I have an "Ifrogz Earpollution Ronin".

They're great.