Which triflanges for E3c's?

[Jblaze2]

I like the foams but i can't justify spending so much money on replacements, so i'd like to buy some tri-flanges.

Should I buy the Shure ones? I have read random little comments saying the Etymotic flanges also work for the shure e3c's and work better?

Can someone please elaborate? Thanks.

[kauffee]

There are two differences between the Shure and Ety triflanges:
1) Shure TFs have a longer "stalk." Shure did this with the idea that users would trim the stalk to an appropriate length.
2) Ety TFs are much cheaper.

I used Ety TFs just fine with my E3c's. The way I see it, better value and less work.

[Jblaze2]

just to clarify...I want to get the ety flanges for the ER6i and not the ER4 correct?

[kauffee]

No no. You want the flanges for the ER4. Sorry... should've mentioned that.

[enjoilax]

Definetely get the Etymotic Er-4P flanges for the Shure E3c, they work great.

[Jblaze2]

Are you guys still cutting the smallest flange? I guess since you get a 5 pack for the price of one of the shure ones, i could experiment.

[kauffee]

I didn't. Three flanges gives you more isolation than two, obviously, so I never saw a reason to cut the small flange. Some people say cutting the small flange brings out the highs more, but the E3c is weakest in the lows, so I kept the small flange.