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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"2 months of exhaustive research concluded here..."
Pros: Sound, fit, look
Cons: A little expensive. Nothing else with regard to performance.
Summary: So, for the last two months I've been reading reviews online from every source I can find and I finally concluded these headphones were for me (even it was $100 more than I wanted to spend). I figured I'm worth it.
And, so far it's been the right choice. Purchased the clear 5 pro's from headroom (headphone.com) at a pretty good $189 and have been delighted. I will not be returning these.
Thankfully, they have numerous tips because (to my shagrin) my ear canals are different sizes. No problem, put the small single flange in the left ear and the medium in the right. Once you know the "technique" for getting the seal, it's easy and not a big deal. 10-15 extra seconds to get the best sound I've ever heard is a small sacrifice.
Honestly, I've not tried the Shure Ec2, 3, 4 headphones but after reading the reviews: too hard to get a seal, lousy bass -- I didn't bother. I considered the Bose In-Ear headphones (good reviews, etc) but they look silly/retarded to me. With the UE clear headphones, they don't stick out like a sore thumb and the over the ear fit is quite comfortable.
With regard to the sound: it's stellar, crisp, with enough bass to make me happy (diverse musical tastes). Tried standard mp3s to Apple Lossless and it all sounds good.
I'm a LIRR commuter and it blocks out 85-90% which is good because I wouldn't hear when asked for my ticket or if a NYC taxi cab is about to hit me!
Also, headroom was very helpful and quite nice over the phone. Good luck with your search...
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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro (black):
$219.98 - $231.48
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