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When there's a war between pessimists and optimists, there's always room for an opportunist. So let's talk about the UM-2 instead, since we're all here anyway. How would the UM-2 work for someone walking a treadmill or rowing a concept-2 rowing machine, both of which are rather noisy implements?
* Isolation is a must, otherwise we must crank up the sound, which in the long run ruins hearing.
* Good sound quality at low volumes is equally a must.
So what do you think, guys, and how do UM-2 compare to Atrio M5/M8? Or are there any IEMs that are even better in the $100-$300 price range?
__________________ Solan
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We really need to split this thread into two threads. One for all the people who want to be negative and say it's never coming out, and one for all the believers and optimists. I really hate the fact that 90% of the time I check this thread it's just a big bundle of negativity.
I am not an optimist or pessimist. I am a realist!
God bless you and all the other optimists. But it's you guys that are the minority; the reason we "pessimists" (I'd prefer "realists") appear so vocal is because there are so many of us, and our arguments are more convincing and reflective of general sentiment. Perhaps it is you guys that need your own thread.
pessimist: Things are so bad. Could not get any worse.
optimist: Oh, yes, it could!
I'm still waiting for 3's (soon to be an anniversary).
I'm one for waiting with great patience. I really enjoy the UM2's on a nightly basis. They are the comfiest IEM's I've ever used. They may not be the most neutral the most hi-fi sound but they are fun, relaxing and again comfy. If the 3's can improve on the sound while maintaining the comfort I am so in.
So what do you think, guys, and how do UM-2 compare to Atrio M5/M8? Or are there any IEMs that are even better in the $100-$300 price range?
the atrios didn't do much for me at all. i preferred the um2s. a rather different sound, but a device worth looking in to in that price range is the sleek audio sa6. it is tunable so you can adjust the sound to your preference. along with the westone 3s and ue10s and 11s, it was one of the most impressive iems in heard at canjam.
the atrios didn't do much for me at all. i preferred the um2s. a rather different sound, but a device worth looking in to in that price range is the sleek audio sa6. it is tunable so you can adjust the sound to your preference. along with the westone 3s and ue10s and 11s, it was one of the most impressive iems in heard at canjam.
How is the SA6 for microphonics and isolation and all those things necessary if you use them on a treadmill? I am basically looking for the ultimate treadmill cans within the sub $300 price range.
__________________ Solan
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For exercise, including C2, you want the UM2's. I've erged several millions meters with them and they are great. excellent isolation, particularly with shure olives or modded biflanges. they get loud, they have great bass, and they sound great with rock, which is what i listen to on the C2. i had the sa6 and returned them- didn't get loud enough without an amp and anemic bass, even with a good seal.
For exercise, including C2, you want the UM2's. I've erged several millions meters with them and they are great. excellent isolation, particularly with shure olives or modded biflanges. they get loud, they have great bass, and they sound great with rock, which is what i listen to on the C2. i had the sa6 and returned them- didn't get loud enough without an amp and anemic bass, even with a good seal.
The UM2 seem great for work-outs, but I wonder how the Atrio M5/M8 compare. I get an impression that the Atrios have better SQ, and they do come at 2/3 of the UM2 price, so being "almost as good" for work-outs will suffice.
__________________ Solan
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