Just so I can be sure - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

metllicamilitia · 07-09-2008, 05:53 AM

Next week sometime, hopefully, I will be buying a new set of IEM's. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the Westone UM1's. I just want to be sure these are the best for me before I buy them. I will be using them mainly for my mp3 player (SanDisk Sansa E260R currently, Cowon iAudio 7 in a few weeks) and for when I play my electric guitar at night. I listen to rock/metal, but go as far as a little Paul Simon and a little into blues (Stevie Ray, Storyville and Kinsey Report). I will only have about $120-$130 to spend. I'm looking for comfort and SQ, and an IEM that doesn't stick out very far (I like to listen to music as I go to bed). I do not like a lot of bass, I currently have the Sennheiser CX300's and feel the bass too much on them, but from what I've heard they just aren't very balanced SQ-wise. Basically, I just want to know if the UM1's are my best bet or if there is another IEM that would suit me better. I thank you in advance for any help.

metllicamilitia · 07-09-2008, 06:09 AM

Also, I think I should mention that my ears are weird. The small silicone tips of the CX300 are the most comfortable but sit just a tad loose and the mediums give better isolation but are less comfortable and a tad too big. They can push themselves out of my ears. Just thought I would mention as it would most likely effect recomendations.

TheMarchingMule · 07-09-2008, 06:14 AM

I've only read, not heard, so take this with a grain of salt, but isn't UM1 one of the more bass-oriented IEMs around?

metllicamilitia · 07-09-2008, 06:19 AM

That I don't know, but if I remember correctly from what I've read, they are lacking in bass. But that's just another reason, why I brought this up, I really want to find the IEM's that are right for me, and if they UM1's are bass-oriented then they aren't right for me. Thanks for bringing that up, I'm going to check it into now.

metllicamilitia · 07-10-2008, 06:42 PM

Anyone else?

western120 · 07-10-2008, 07:24 PM

I had the UM1 for about 3 months or so. They actually have a very analytical sound sometimes I felt LACK of bass. but still they are very balanced overall. I think it should be a good deal for you. you can also check senn Cx500 in that price range but then that will add a lot of bass to your music.

metllicamilitia · 07-10-2008, 07:37 PM

Thanks, so far from what I've researched on my own and read from here, the UM1's seem to be the way to go in my price range. Unless anyone has a reason not to get them, I'm pretty sure I'll get the UM1's.