I've used RE400 for an hour 3x/week at work for 9 months and it's still fine, but I've read too many cases of cable failure so don't take the chance. Tenores are built better but can develop channel imbalances. Although that can be fixed, I can't recommend a product with that sort of problem. ER4 is a real hassle to get right.Bottom line: for build quality, I would go with one of the GR07s--probably the BE. If necessary, see if you can modulor mod it with a tiny piece of felt behind the eartip. Best luck!
Item was sold 4 years ago.
I might wait on the UERM too since I have an update about some unresolved issues with UE regarding UERM consistency incoming.
Any update on this problem?
Yes, unfortunately it's not a positive one. I'll cobble something together today to explain. It's a long story...
- Extra: If I've been lurking enough, the usual suspects for good budget-ish iems are the Tenores, DBA-02s, and the RE400s. Which model would have the most reliable build quality? The cable on my Etymotic HF2s was splitting, eventually exposing good bit of wire. I could also get the ER4 for $179, but from what I understand it doesn't play well with lesser sources like my Clip+ or worse, my smartphone.
Get the ER4P if you're using it with a phone or Clip. Its an HF with better extension on both ends, better build, and a replaceable cable.If you really want to stay below $200, I'd go with the DBA-02, personally, for that type of sound signature.
