medic8,
Many find the Eymotics excellent, but beware, the fit into your ear canal is everything. In my tests of some Etymotics, the supplied flanges were all too large, and I never heard any bass. I understand that Etymotic is now supplying a better selection of sizes. I do use the "Baby Blues" Eymotic full-fidelity noise suppression ear plugs, and those do fit my ear canals.
During the in-ear tests of earphones, I much preferred the Shure, likely because they fit properly and had very neutral wide-range response with good deep bass.
Cheers,
Alan
