[ditoy_eagle]

The iPod comes with the stock white earphones, good sounding but might not be enough for audio fanatics like some of us on the list. The best option are isolating earphones which give superb detail to sound, but a bit heavy on the pocket.

A lot got the Shure E2c last year, a new model is available now abroad but not yet locally- the Shure E3c. There are a lot of good reviews about it! Try Google.

But for me just ordered the ER-4 by Etymotic Research . Good reviews about the unit, and perfect for a sound engineer like me, not for everyone though.

[Edited on 9-4-04 by ditoy_eagle]

[Maverick]

interesting looking headset... :music:

i used a friend's sony headset with active sound suppression the other day. Big difference over the non sound dampenning units...

I'm thinking of getting the Shure E3c :evil:

[ditoy_eagle]

The Shure E3c definitely has the best value according to most of the reviews I've seen, and the best looking and perfect match pangporma with the iPod.

I've been calling Audiophile since it was launched to check on local availability, baka a month or two pa daw.

[danieldy]

I myself have a pair of Grado SR-60s and Sony MDR-888s. The former when I'm at home and the latter when I'm on the go.

I've thought about purchasing the Shure E2c/E3cs but they're kinda... dangerous. Really. You can't hear anything but your music! :music:

Ditoy, did those buds cost more than your iPod? :haha:

[ditoy_eagle]

hehehe! Not more expensive than my iPod 40Gb naman but same cost as the iPod Mini plus shipping charges! ($279.95)

Easily justified because I can use it for my recording projects. I also do freelance engineering work- when I go to different recording studios, it's always a problem that I am faced with different monitor speakers, different sound everytime. With the Etymotic in hand, I can just plug it into any mixer or preamp then I am assured I can monitor the mix thru my trusted ER-4.

[danieldy]

Originally posted by ditoy_eagle
hehehe! Not more expensive than my iPod 40Gb naman but same cost as the iPod Mini plus shipping charges! ($279.95)

Easily justified because I can use it for my recording projects. I also do freelance engineering work- when I go to different recording studios, it's always a problem that I am faced with different monitor speakers, different sound everytime. With the Etymotic in hand, I can just plug it into any mixer or preamp then I am assured I can monitor the mix thru my trusted ER-4.

Isn't it great when you have a job where you can justify expensive purchases, both for work and play?

One day.. when I grow up.. I'm gonna get some job that does just that.

[Zauber]

You get what you pay for... I'd go for the E3C. :music:

[ditoy_eagle]

Hey danieldy, my advice for a career best for you to be able to justify all these gadgets- eye surgeon. Championshipness!!! :clap:

[danieldy]

Originally posted by ditoy_eagle
Hey danieldy, my advice for a career best for you to be able to justify all these gadgets- eye surgeon. Championshipness!!! :clap:

oh yeah, definitely. Speaking of headphones, AsiaMiles gave me some Bose Noise-cancelling QuietComfort headphones last week. Generally, it's been given positive reviews.. but aside from the noise cancelling feature, I still find my Grados sound better

Zauber- with the Grado SR60- you don't get what you pay for! You get more! Really.

[CooLes]

Mine is the Sennheiser 590 circum-aural headphones. Great sound for the money. Though the Ety's are tempting for real portable use. :haha: