the only in ear phone on the market today that is netter than the Shure e5c is the ultimate ears ue-10 pro.However these require a trip to the audologist for a custom mold,an they cost 1,000,so they are absurd unless you are really a professional musician.That said,the shure e5c deliver studio quality sound whithout being excessively expensive.The shures are actually worth the cost,you will smile as you discover a whole new world of music