Any earphones with bass?

[Monkey-cat123]

I listen to a variety of music but lean towards heavy rock/metal. I just bought a pair of Shure E3c and they sound great with Dave Matthew's or Pearl Jam on my iPod. But when I play Godsmack, Mudvayne or Korn they seem to lack the punch on the bass end...even when installed deep into my ear after testing all the different foam/rubber adapters. I am going to return the E3c's and just ordered a set of Etymotic ER-6i's . I know some reviews say they may have less bass but I still thought I'd give them a shot. Is there anyone else out there who listens to the heavy stuff who has found success with an earphone system that punches the bass? Does a product under $200 exists with lots of bass, but at the same time doesn't make acoustic stuff sound muffled? Any help is greatly appreciated!!!.....john.

[Interpol]

Try the UE Super.Fi EBs. They're just under your price limit ($199)

[macattacks10]

I read somewhere that the e2c actually had more bass than the e3c.

[c.you]

Yes. The e2c's are more bass filled than the e3c's but the e3c's clarity is much better from what I hear.

[warpdrive]

Go for the UE Superfi EB's, from all accounts, they are probably the bassiest canalphones made. Like a bass cannon.

[noobs]

E2 had a better bass than E3.. if you seeking bass ex71 also have a bass but muddy ..

since ur budget is $200.. umm E4c seem good to me :) had the E2 bass and E3 clarity

[Interpol]

Originally posted by noobs
since ur budget is $200.. umm E4c seem good to me :) had the E2 bass and E3 clarity
If you buy the E4c for bass, you will be in for a disappointment.

E4c's are more known for their flat response and clarity than bass. Although they are somewhat better than the E3c's.

However, plug them in to a good headphone amp, and the bass really shines - very tight and non-muddy, while letting the highs come through.

I have been *very* impressed with the sound coming out of my iPod and my Pocket Amp 2 via PocketDock line-out and Shure E4c's. So impressed, in fact, that I'm strongly considering buying a pair of E5c's to complete my Shure collection.

[rx7_fan]

Not quite complete the collection, you need SHure E1 =D

[chef8489]

Shures e2c have a lot of base as long as you get a good seal. I have never had a problem with them and Korn rocks on them. Lots of base.

[Interpol]

Originally posted by rx7_fan
Not quite complete the collection, you need SHure E1 =D
Is there even such a thing as the E1? I don't see it on Shure's website. :)

[chef8489]

The e1's are not made anymore. They are tan in color and really blocky. The e3's replaced them.

[Interpol]

Ah, OK. That makes sense.

[noobs]

Originally posted by Interpol
If you buy the E4c for bass, you will be in for a disappointment.

E4c's are more known for their flat response and clarity than bass. Although they are somewhat better than the E3c's.

However, plug them in to a good headphone amp, and the bass really shines - very tight and non-muddy, while letting the highs come through.

I have been *very* impressed with the sound coming out of my iPod and my Pocket Amp 2 via PocketDock line-out and Shure E4c's. So impressed, in fact, that I'm strongly considering buying a pair of E5c's to complete my Shure collection.

thanks for the correction.. i only try E4 from my friend for a while and i really impressed with it :) worth every $ imo..

since almost everyone have a favour on their phones.. it's good for you (the original poster)to try it b4 buy.. or buy from a good merchant with a good return poloicy if you don't like what u bought

[Interpol]

Originally posted by noobs
thanks for the correction.. i only try E4 from my friend for a while and i really impressed with it :) worth every $ imo..
Don't apologize. I certainly wasn't trying to say the E4c's were bad, it's just that they're not huge bass monsters - which is what some people are looking for. There are some things you can do to improve that, though - like using a good external amp, or tweaking your music by decreasing volume and using EQ (there are a lot of threads on head-fi.com about how to do this).

I absolutely love my E4c's. That's why I'm toying with getting the E5c's now - I'm wondering just how much better the sound can be if the sound from the E4c's is so good.

[ZOOM ZOOM]

I WOULD SAY IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BASS AND OVERALL CLEAR SOUND IN EARPHONES. THEN GO FOR SUPER.FI 5EB. WHICH IS VERY GOOD FOR THOSE WHO LISTEN BASS HEAVY MUSIC.

[chef8489]

Hey snoopdog stop shouting.. On a positive note your grammer is quite a bit better.

[ZOOM ZOOM]

Chef i don,t realy care about it what you just said in your thread. but on positive side everybody have right to put there opinions about products not about person.