while i don't agree with how much the shure line up is being pushed in this thread as being the best choice at each price point, they certainly are one of the top picks. the SE210 are awesome for this price. Worth the upgrade from the e2c? YES YES YES. the e2c's were never really all that great in my opinion, lacks high end output and low end detail. These are easily worth the upgrade from the e2c's esp at this price.

and as a side note, the proportion of 'choice' products in the UE line-up is about the same as Shure in my mind in terms of how many 'best of class' products each company has.

In for one. Thanks OP.

mrdeucie said:mrbadan said:How do these compare to Etymotics?

I had a pair of Etymotic er6 earphones and I feel that the Shures are a lot better quality and sound wise from my non-audiophile perspective.

I now have a pair of E3Gs which are deteriorating as I am losing sound in the left ear, but bought a pair or SE110s for about the same price as these SE210s. I would pull the trigger on these but I don't think that 6ave.com is an authorized dealer for these so you will not get the warranty on them.

Well, it's your lucky day b/c Amazon states that you are wrong and suggest you purchase these. Portal from Amazon to 6ave has them as "Factory Authorized Dealer. Full Manufacturer's Warranty Included." (Click Used & New Link on right side)

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I used to have a pair of E3C's a while back ago, but they got jacked by untrustworthy airport baggage handlers. Waiting for mine to ship! Thanks OP.

WhoBeDaPlaya said:Was wondering if anyone would happen to know how this sounds in comparison to the good 'ol Koss Porta Pro (IMHO the best cans <= $50, though not sound isolating)?

Completely agreed that the Porta Pros are the best money can buy, but really, it completely depends on where you use them. The Pro's sound as good, or better, in a completely quiet room. For a noisy commute, the Shures will be a lot better (though I can not speak to this particular model).

The only problem I have is my jaw - it clicks (TMG?) every time I so much as make a face, let alone open my mouth. It doesn't bother me so much since I've been living with it for years, but when I have the Shures on (or any other in-ear-canal buds) it sounds like someone is taking a jackhammer to my head. For that reason, I stick the Pro's whenever I can, and switch the Shure in environments where the noise-canceling is crucial (subway, etc.)

Deal is still alive as I just placed an order - got for $96.00.

woadie said:Well, it's your lucky day b/c Amazon states that you are wrong and suggest you purchase these. Portal from Amazon to 6ave has them as "Factory Authorized Dealer. Full Manufacturer's Warranty Included." (Click Used & New Link on right side)

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I used to have a pair of E3C's a while back ago, but they got jacked by untrustworthy airport baggage handlers. Waiting for mine to ship! Thanks OP.

Hmm stilll a bit skeptical. When I checked earlier, I checked on the Shure website and did not see Sixth Avenue as a place listed to buy.

mrdeucie said:woadie said:Well, it's your lucky day b/c Amazon states that you are wrong and suggest you purchase these. Portal from Amazon to 6ave has them as "Factory Authorized Dealer. Full Manufacturer's Warranty Included." (Click Used & New Link on right side)

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I used to have a pair of E3C's a while back ago, but they got jacked by untrustworthy airport baggage handlers. Waiting for mine to ship! Thanks OP.

Hmm stilll a bit skeptical. When I checked earlier, I checked on the Shure website and did not see Sixth Avenue as a place listed to buy.

Directly from 6ave's FAQs section:
Why is it important to buy from an authorized dealer?
Sixth Avenue Electronics is an authorized dealer for everything we sell. This is extremely important for you as a consumer, because buying from an authorized dealer is the only way to ensure your manufacturer’s warranty will always be honored. You also get the peace of mind that comes from knowing that all of our products come directly from the manufacturers. As an authorized dealer, our salespeople receive extensive training on all of the products we sell.

Are all of the products offered on your site brand new, and do they all come with full USA warranties?
Yes, every item on our website is brand new unless it is clearly specified otherwise. All of our products carry full manufacturers’ warranties because we are authorized dealers for everything we sell.

Hopefully they aren't lying....2 year warranty is pretty key.

I haven't tried these exact headphones, but let me give you this comparison...

I bought a pair of Shure E2C's from Amazon about 2 months ago when they had a sale for $42. That's a great price. Anyway, after using them for a month, they're very clear sounding, but they have no bass. None. And any music with bass as a necessary component is not listenable because they distort badly.

And the reviews you'll read about the the E2C on Amazon or anywhere would lead you to believe these things are terrific. They're not. Unless you like jazz or classical, you'll regret buying them. And so I doubt I'd try another pair of Shures.

All that aside, I find myself always drawn back to the Porta-Pros. They sound really excellent, they can be driven from an iPod with decent volume, and the kicker is the lifetime warranty from Koss, which I've used twice. Amazon sells them for $34 which is such a good buy on so many levels.

If you want to try a pair of in-ear's, you might try them, but be prepared to return them (if they'll let you).

mrbadan said:How do these compare to Etymotics?

Depends on the model, but the bass on the Etys is generally much better also.

I went into a store the other day prepared to buy a set of 210's. The salesperson convinced me that the VModa Vibes were more comfortable and sounded better. They're very comfortable actually - but I found the high end to be lacking but the bass to be very strong. Everything I read about the Vibes before said they were lacking bass which goes against my experience. This was my first pair of higher end "canal buds" so I don't have anything really to compare to. Now I'm considering exchaning these for the 210's. I wonder if these will have a more clear high end range? Any advice?