Will $100+ in-ears dramatically improve the new shuffle?
Currently, I am using some $19.99 Sony earbuds. Will upgrading to in-ears like the Shure make a dramatic difference in sound quality for the Shuffle? Or, is the digitial to audio converter just inferior? Unfortunately, I doubt I could test drive the Shures without buying them.
Background:
Recently, my 1st gen shuffle broke so I upgraded to the 2nd gen.
Although I really love the usability of the new shuffle in the gym, the sound quality is not as clear/present/bright as my old shuffle.
I know this is a subjective issue, but it feels like the new shuffle crosses the line into 'not good enough to be enjoyable' category
To my ears, it feels like a blanket has been put over the earbuds. I originally thought the unit might be defective, but after googling a bit, it seems that this is a standard complaint. For myself, I did not buy the shuffle because it was cheap, I bought the new shuffle because I loved my old shuffle for working out in the gym.