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colinB
13-03-2011, 21:17
Ive found my self peering over headphone reviews tonight, something i do once a year or so vainly trying to find a good pair of in ears for the portable that cost the same as a pair of speakers. Ive owned cx300 senns and klipsch image 4s but want to go up a level.
Any positive experiences with IEMs?
Tim
13-03-2011, 21:29
Ive found my self peering over headphone reviews tonight, something i do once a year or so vainly trying to find a good pair of in ears for the portable that cost the same as a pair of speakers. Ive owned cx300 senns and klipsch image 4s but want to go up a level.
Any positive experiences with IEMs?
Ultimate Ears are bloomin' awesome (and I hate that word!). They are fussy about placement in the ear for bass, but get it right and they are truly wonderful for IEM's :)

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colinB
13-03-2011, 21:34
Would that be the super fi 5 model?
Tim
13-03-2011, 21:55
Would that be the super fi 5 model?
Yes, very good indeed - not sure, but I think they have changed the model now? Very sensitive too, so good for iPods. I tend to use them with an amp for Spotify on my Netbook. Very good at noise cancelling too.
colinB
13-03-2011, 22:05
Ive been enjoying spotify today after your tip. Really enjoyed it and discovered a few new bands ( e.g. Mogwai ) Just bought a Fiio e5, wish id bought the e7 to use with my laptop now.
Tim
14-03-2011, 00:05
Ive been enjoying spotify today after your tip. Really enjoyed it and discovered a few new bands ( e.g. Mogwai ) Just bought a Fiio e5, wish id bought the e7 to use with my laptop now.
Good stuff, glad you are up and running again :)
Mr Pig
14-03-2011, 00:20
Ehh...what's an IEM? :0.
Tim
14-03-2011, 08:29
Ehh...what's an IEM? :0.
In Ear Monitors

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/in-ear-isolating-headphones-ct-29.html

These can range in price from tens to hundreds - the more specialist ones are used a lot by musicians, especially on stage.
Ultimate Ears are very popular and I can attest, very good http://ultimateears.com/en-gb

:)
aquapiranha
14-03-2011, 08:48
I love the way they have gone all pro and are now called monitirs...oh dear.

I used to have some Shure E2C's and they were good, probably not flavour of the month though..

monitors..... :lol:
colinB
14-03-2011, 09:15
In Ear Monitors

http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/in-ear-isolating-headphones-ct-29.html

These can range in price from tens to hundreds - the more specialist ones are used a lot by musicians, especially on stage.
Ultimate Ears are very popular and I can attest, very good http://ultimateears.com/en-gb

:)

Got a good deal on the triple.fi 10s last night. Should be with me by the end of the week.
ikaruga
14-03-2011, 11:03
I used to have some Shure E2C's and they were good, probably not flavour of the month though..


I've got those, very respectable pair indeed. Have withstood a lot of abuse as well, none worse than being buried in sand on 3 different holidays. Still going strong.

Not amazing in the high end and can really show up a bad recording but overall a decent set.
Mr Pig
14-03-2011, 17:01
In Ear Monitors

Monitors?? :0. Mmmm, ok.

Is that a bit like Amstrad Hi-Fi? I've never forgiven him for that...
Tim
14-03-2011, 18:14
Monitors?? :0. Mmmm, ok.

Is that a bit like Amstrad Hi-Fi? I've never forgiven him for that...
Amstrad HiFi.......... :lolsign:

I know using the word 'monitor' sounds far fetched, but they do have up to 3 speakers and a crossover in the better units. They sound exceptional for an inner ear phone.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w63/greatgig/uears.jpg



http://ultimateears.com
Hear the music the way it was mixed.

Triple-armature design with passive crossover: Low, mid and high sound frequencies are separated and directed to three individual armature speaker drivers for a sonically rich experience.
Audio filters shape the sound for the closest experience to custom personal monitors available.
P.S. I don't work for UE, I just like them :)
Mr Pig
14-03-2011, 19:05
I know using the word 'monitor' sounds far fetched, but they sound exceptional for an inner ear phone.

I'll have to take your word for it, maybe ;0)
colinB
14-03-2011, 19:21
Dont they just call them monitors because thats what they were originally used for by musicians or am i missing something :scratch:
AmpCity
14-03-2011, 23:49
Dont they just call them monitors because thats what they were originally used for by musicians or am i missing something :scratch:

Pretty much it, yep.

How about our newly launched Unique Melody custom earphones: www.uniquemelody.co.uk

I'm using the Miracles (6 drivers per ear!) at the moment and they are simply stunning. Sure, they can't reproduce that sense of presence and weight that a set of speakers can, but the detail and intamacy is incredible, in some recordings I can make out the converstion of someone in the crowd :)

At £775 :stalks: a pop they aren't cheap but compared to other customs are around 20% less, still better build quality and no annoying mid-bass hump that others seem to have (I've got the JH13 and UE18 Pro)

Apart from those beasts I use the HiFiMan RE0 (great bang for buck at £60), the Hippo VB, and the Soundmagic PL50. All great IEMs with different strengths.
The Grand Wazoo
15-03-2011, 00:26
Dont they just call them monitors because thats what they were originally used for by musicians or am i missing something :scratch:

Well, except that if you speak to a musician, they'll call them headphones (or cans) just like anyone else. In a studio a monitor is a speaker whether it's got 1 driver or 10.
..........No?
Beechwoods
15-03-2011, 10:28
I use and love, my Jays' Q-Jays - they have a lightness and clarity that is far better than any other IEMs I've had (inc. Shure and Sennheisers) and they're very comfortable. Not too well known in the UK but well worth checking out.