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LarryBeale · 07-07-2010, 04:06 PM

Hi was spoilt some time back with bagging a pair of Shure E3s which blew away the previous E2c's I had. E3's broke, and Shure replaced them with SE210's which I thought were dull and lifeless compared to E3's but couldn't afford to replace them. Just lost the SE210's and need help replacing them as I am over seas and unable to test any of the contenders.

Beyer DTX80 or 100 at the £80 would be the absolute top price mark.
Senn CX 300 II get amazing write ups, and would obviousley hurt meger funds less.

I guess the big issue is having an expensive pair of Shure SE210 that totally underwhelmed me, has made me hessitant to just go for the expensive option. If I could get another pair of E3's I would. They were so good. Treble and mid where spot on. I found them really exciting to listen too, and I was always finding new detail in tracks. I thought they had enough bass, but a touch more wouldn't have hurt.

If anyone has had a similar choice to make I would be glad to get some views. I will use them with a iPod Classic and a last gen Shuffle.

Cheers
Larry

07-07-2010, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
LarryBeale Headphone Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Been spoilt, now need classy earbuds on a budget. Hi was spoilt some time back with bagging a pair of Shure E3s which blew away the previous E2c's I had. E3's broke, and Shure replaced them with SE210's which I thought were dull and lifeless compared to E3's but couldn't afford to replace them. Just lost the SE210's and need help replacing them as I am over seas and unable to test any of the contenders. Beyer DTX80 or 100 at the £80 would be the absolute top price mark. Senn CX 300 II get amazing write ups, and would obviousley hurt meger funds less. I guess the big issue is having an expensive pair of Shure SE210 that totally underwhelmed me, has made me hessitant to just go for the expensive option. If I could get another pair of E3's I would. They were so good. Treble and mid where spot on. I found them really exciting to listen too, and I was always finding new detail in tracks. I thought they had enough bass, but a touch more wouldn't have hurt. If anyone has had a similar choice to make I would be glad to get some views. I will use them with a iPod Classic and a last gen Shuffle. Cheers Larry