First UE11 Impressions

[trose49]

Originally Posted by Jazic

Listening to the UE11's on the road today through my ipod, I found that the bass is actually lacking as with most other IEMs I listen to while driving.

Certain songs with a more prominent higher low frequency sound better but the lower frequencies were almost hidden from the slight intrusion of outside noise. If I didn't know the bass was there from listening so many times before I probably wouldn't have even notice.

While listening at home its much more noticeable. Although something I'm noticing more and more is the lack of punch with the bass drum. That said it may just be worth considering my source as the problem and not the IEMs themselves.

I'll post more things I notice once I get my Move on hand.

These things really shouldn't be labeled as the basshead audiophile version because that simply is not the case. Yes the bass is present and impressive but its not overwhelming as one would expect. I would imagine the bass would be much stronger on the 11's than on the 10's for obvious reasons but not enough to warrant them taboo.

My 2 cents.

Good to note on the bass info Jazic. I think once you go line out you are going to see a pretty significant increase in overall bass. The headphone out of the ipod simply doesnt cut it as the freqs are very prominent in the mid range with drop offs in the highs and lows.

You will see once you get your MOVE. I would def buy a good alo line out dock as well.

Great to hear that UE is going to redo your artwork dude!!

[Jazic]

Originally Posted by trose49

Good to note on the bass info Jazic. I think once you go line out you are going to see a pretty significant increase in overall bass. The headphone out of the ipod simply doesnt cut it as the freqs are very prominent in the mid range with drop offs in the highs and lows.

You will see once you get your MOVE. I would def buy a good alo line out dock as well.

Great to hear that UE is going to redo your artwork dude!!

Funny you should mention the bass and the Move. I just unboxed it and poped it into my USB and omg at the BASS!!! Where have thou been ye slammin good ol' time! The bass not only got boosted but its insane how much better it sounds vs the ipod headphone jack.

Currently I'm listening to John Mayer - Continuum - Stop This Train
Wow is the sound of the acoustics and the silky smooth bass amazing. The piano almost brings tears to my eyes its so emotional. I think I just had my first true eargasm! Aww man and all over my keyboard, damn... oh well I have another. I do take back everything I said about the bass drum not feeling like it has any punch.

I'm definitely starting to feel the bass now and wow is it sweet. Being properly driven I could definitely see people who prefer absolutely flat sound spectrum to be disappointed but for those who don't mind crystal clear highs, buttery sweet mids and a very very nice bass non-overly-overpowering bass boost will absolutely eat these up.


As for artwork, what do you guys think about these?



I've had a few mention the skull rocking but I'm really liking the dragon face.

[enzoferrari650]

Darn you Jazic. You're really making me want to order these bad boys. : /

[Jazic]

Also, has anyone figured out a way to reduce the noise from the Move from USB? I remember reading about a self powered USB hub and I've mess with the current/gain jumpers with no luck.

Thanks for the feedback and responses guys. Glad I can help bring some light to a new product.

Originally Posted by enzoferrari650

Darn you Jazic. You're really making me want to order these bad boys. : /

I'm actually considering getting a pair of Livewires to see what I'm not missing! Hah! Seriously though I want to try them and have a backup or just an alternate so I won't be using these UE11's for lower end things such as listening to podcasts or audiobooks. I'll say this though, I doubt I'll ever be going back to a non-custom IEM again...

[Jazic]

Darn, no sooner than I posted this I realized I had a USB Hub on my 24" Dell LCD and bingo... no static no more hiss when I move a window just an extremely quite hardly audible buzz. Well answered my own question, thanks Brad, your quite welcome!

[SONGsanmanwah]

They'll look like this

[Jazic]

^ Simple yet you made an extremely good point

The Skull is much easier to make out, score one for SONGsanmanwah!

[jlingo]

I am supposed to receive my UE11 tomorrow. According to them, it was supposed to have a more detailed midrange and bass. I'm not sure how could that be possible by looking at the FR. Oh well, I will know by tomorrow.

[trose49]

Originally Posted by Jazic

Funny you should mention the bass and the Move. I just unboxed it and poped it into my USB and omg at the BASS!!! Where have thou been ye slammin good ol' time! The bass not only got boosted but its insane how much better it sounds vs the ipod headphone jack.

Currently I'm listening to John Mayer - Continuum - Stop This Train
Wow is the sound of the acoustics and the silky smooth bass amazing. The piano almost brings tears to my eyes its so emotional. I think I just had my first true eargasm! Aww man and all over my keyboard, damn... oh well I have another. I do take back everything I said about the bass drum not feeling like it has any punch.

I'm definitely starting to feel the bass now and wow is it sweet. Being properly driven I could definitely see people who prefer absolutely flat sound spectrum to be disappointed but for those who don't mind crystal clear highs, buttery sweet mids and a very very nice bass non-overly-overpowering bass boost will absolutely eat these up.

Not to sound like Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch but............ I told ya I told ya..... I told ya I told ya......!

You were missing half the sound!! NOW iMOD!

[jlingo]

YES YES iMod KICK ASS!! I couldn't really go back to regular iPod anymore.