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Comments on Profile Post by spwath

  1. Griffon
    Griffon
    Go custom. NC is no better than CIEM.
    Jul 20, 2017
  2. spwath
    spwath
    Are there any good CIEM's for QC20 money ($250) or less?
    Jul 20, 2017
  3. Griffon
    Griffon
    No but QC20 is likely to be updated and washed down in a few years and requires charging. UE4 is unlikely to be updated and washed down, requires no charging to be effective, and is $400. Still if budget is the concern I'd just say go for the QC20.
    Jul 20, 2017
  4. spwath
    spwath
    Would the UE4 be the cheapest CIEM's worth buying?
    Jul 20, 2017
  5. Griffon
    Griffon
    I haven't heard it but I think I've read on sbaf of it being a baby UERM. And I shill UERM.
    Jul 20, 2017
  6. spwath
    spwath
    Hmm, $400 is a lot though, plus audiologist appointment...
    Jul 20, 2017
  7. Griffon
    Griffon
    Totally up to you man!
    Jul 20, 2017
  8. spwath
    spwath
    Yeah... that's the hard part. Also, wow, they isolate more than the QC20, 26db vs 25 (not much more, but there are not active electronics/battery in it). May be more expensive, but the QC20 doesn't have a replacable battery, will die after like 5 years, and I have to charge it. Hard decision. UE4 would be a lot better, but $150 more...
    Jul 20, 2017
  9. Panohm
    Panohm
    Jul 20, 2017