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As someone with a lot of experience with in-ear headphones hopefully I can shed some light for those looking for the "perfect pair." When I first started looking for in-ears, there were a lot of reviews, but very few who cross referenced the various products available. Hopefully this review will help to address that issue. I work as an audio professional. Unlike some of my colleagues, I recognize that this does not make my opinion any more important than anyone else's. I have found through working in studios that there is a huge variety in what people find to be "great sound." What I personally favor is neutrality. This will bias my review. Some people prefer some coloration to their sound (like grados), and that works for them. <
>For those of you who have never worn in ear headphones, it could be a new and unpleasant experience. If you are like me, however, it will be one of the greatest discoveries of your life. Through experiments with my friends and family, I have found that no one model of in-ears fits everyone the same, so it is probably best to try a bunch before making a big investment if possible. <
>I have owned the Shure E2c & E4c, the Ultimate Ears 5 Pro, as well as the Etymotic ER-6i & ER-4P. I have also tried the new bose in-ears. <
>The first pair I owned was the E2c from Shure. These headphones got me into the in-ear market and impressed me how much better the idea of blocking sound was than trying to cancel it, which always turned out poorly to my ears. <
>"Where did the music go?" <
>"I don't know. I guess it got canceled." <
>I was also impressed by the fact I didn't need to walk around with big studio headphones on to get good sound. I did however find the bass was somewhat overblown and the sound muffled. <
>This led me to the Shure E4c, a great pair of headphones. I have found, for the shape of my ears, these to be the most comfortable headphones out there, and a noticeable improvement over the E2c. The sound is great as well. My only complaint is that the high end can get harsh at times and I found myself having to EQ some records to prevent the highs from killing my ears. They have a good amount of bass, but it is not as clear as some other headphones. <
>After owning the E4c model for a long time, I decided to move on to the Ultimate Ears 5 Pros. I have to admit I didn't really like these headphones, but I can see why some people would. They don't fit as deep into your ears as any other model I've owned, which some people might prefer. Unfortunately this also means that they don't block sound as well either. Second, the sound is less natural. The high end is thin and the bass is over-hyped. I would describe it as a scooped-mid sound which makes the bass forceful and the highs sparkle, but fatigued my ears and left out some of the most pleasing frequencies. <
>I decided to return the UE5 Pros after one on the earphones started crackling intermittently (I hear they are very reliable, just not my pair). I replaced them with the ER-6i model from Etymotic. I have a love/hate relationship with these headphones, but I will still give them 5 stars. First of all, the love. They fit very deep in your ears, but I found them to be comfortable and noticed that they blocked outside sound better than any other headphones I had tried. The sound is very natural. Not everyone likes this, but I was in love. Do not buy these headphones if you are looking for a lot of bass. They do, however, have great bass definition, better than the E4c from Shure. My main problem with these headphones is that they are delicate. See other reviews on this topic. Etymotic really should address this issue. Overall I found these to be vastly superior to the Shure E2c and the Bose, which are in the same price range. <
>After loving the ER-6i, I decided to step up to the ER-4P. This is currently my all-time favorite pair of headphones. More so even than any expensive studio pair I have owned. These headphones are expensive for walking around town and most people will balk at the price, but I have found them to be worth it. They fit pretty much the same as the ER-6i, but are more durable. The bass is stronger than the ER-6i and the highs are cleaner. All around a very natural even sound that has very little color to it. For anyone who records out there this is a great choice because not only does it block out a lot of sound, but because they are in-ears, there is no leakage into the mic, which can be a hassle. <
>I tried the bose in-ears when a colleague brought them to work, but do not own them. We all found they had greatly exaggerated bass and didn't sound very good. But I only heard them once. <
>Thanks for reading and I hope this can help you in your search for "great sound."

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I have owned these for over a year and have let several people try them. As soon as I show them how to put them in(wiggle them around while pushing them deeply into your ear) they want to go and buy a pair. The are hands down the best in ear pair of headphones out there with more true bass response than shure. If you wear them the way the manufacturer suggests you will love them