New and Improved Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 v2.0 - Huge Sound in a Tiny Package. - Page 15

Originally Posted by sygyzy

Where can I buy one?

Originally Posted by Audio-Fi

I got these to get into Super.Fi. Now I have owned a lot of headphones/earphones so I am going to review this as short, straight, and honestly as I can.

Most of my headphones/earphones, when I try them the first time, tend not to sound different 80% of the time unless it's really good.

When I first got this earphones I am really hoping that is good. At least for what I paid for. So.. ok the usual silicon tips and so on. Comply tips are the creme of the crop for me. It makes a good seal and it's very comfortable.

Initial hearing is not good. Detail is there and it's good. Soundstage is there but not as huge as people exaggerating about but it is pretty wide. The highs are rolled off but it's not that bothering. Mids is a hit on this earphones. It renders female vocals nicely but not as good as male.. and this leads me to the worst part of this earphones. When I first listened to this I said to myself "OMG where the hell is the bass. It sounds so thin" and I am right. I know when I make a good seal or not. I listened to various sources but the main equipment I use is the one the studio provided me. It's flat and it gives you bit by bit on what is playing. It's pure clean untouched audio. While the treble is very good the mid bass - bass just killed this. The only way I actually enjoyed this earphone is when I used my Sony A818 with Clear Bass 2-3+ then it's almost as good as my Shure SE530 and EX-700. But that is really not fair when reviewing so I stick with flat. Don't get me wrong it's there and it extends pretty well. But the impact is non-existent and the mid-bass is almost non-existent. It's hard to tell if there is a detail since it's barely there. I've listened to various CD from Hip-Hop to Classical to Rock to Jazz. While it's OK for treble heavy music like Classical, Hip-Hop/R&B and Rock is just a huge miss. The guitar riffs are very good on these but the drums are dead as in it's just sound. Beats sounds very distant on this when listening to Hip-Hop and R&B. Male vocals lose their "masculinity" due to the bass.

So that would be my initial impression.
After 3 days it's still the same. I really tried to like them I just really tried but I couldn't. I am not a bass head but I do need it. I will have a less detail and soundstage earphones with at least some bass than all treble and no bass.

I am actually thinking on selling this or trading it for a Super.Fi 5 or Super.Fi 5 EB. So if anyone is interested for a Super.Fi 5 with a Super.Fi 5 or Super.Fi 5 EB PM me.

I am sorry but I cannot sugar coat this with only detail and soundstage.

Originally Posted by funnycaff

I completely agree with this review. I have had my pair of these for around 4 weeks now, and have listened to maybe 40+ hours of music - should be enough burn in time?

Sound stage is not good - not reverb heavy, good detail but just lacking that encompassing room feeling.

Bass is also lacking. I have had to mess with the EQ heavily to cut near the top-end (which is quite sibilant-tastic) and boost the bass (most of the lower end range).

I'm disappointed. After a long break, I have gone back to my (brilliant) Crossroads Mylarone X3i's and they sound amazing in comparison - for my ears, they only need a small bass boost, and treble can be left as-is.

Overall: Disappointing, nowhere near worth the money, considering I've also listened to a pair of £40 Sennheiser that sound better. Those looking for hi fidelity, look elsewhere.

I think the full super.fi 5 pro model might be worth it, though.

Originally Posted by schneller

Bump for more SA6 vs. SF5 vs. SF5Pro comparisons!