Hi all, my first post here at Head-fi.
I am an audiophile who recently just got a new device that give me access to portable music. (after what seems like a century)
Although I'm new to headphones, I'm no stranger to home theater set ups. Being quite picky on pretty much everything, I want to see what you guys have for advise for me.
The type of music I listen to is quite broad. Pretty much everything short of rap and techno. Currently, i'm using some phones from my dad that is (literally) 20 years old. yuck.
In terms of budget, I think I would be willing to shell out something like 100 - 150. I would like something entry, maybe intermediate level.
What I am looking for in terms of the "feel" of the sound: Basically, the way i go with selecting my sound emitting devices is that when i am listening to the it I would like them to deliver the feeling that the composer is trying to deliver. So if something is in a major key, i'd like them to be able to pass on the majesty. or if the tune is in a minor key, i'd like them to give the feeling of melancholy.
I've narrowed it down to the following brands: UE, Westone, Klipsch, or shure
I did some research and the following models interest me.
UE: Superfi or metrofi
These first attracted me because of the aesthetics. the small size attract attention but doesn't seem like it is flaunting it.
Questions: what is the difference between the two phones in terms of SQ? Basically, i'm wondering if it is worth spending that much more for the superfi?
Westone: UM1 and 2, considering (not likely) 3
These attracted my attention due to its great reviews. the functionality of every piece really shows the dedication of engineers that put their time into making these.
Questions: again, what is the difference? is it worth the 100 extra dollars to upgrade to UM2?
Klipsch and Shure:
The unique look of the IEMs was reason for my attention.
Not too many questions on these as i do not have much information on these companies (not enough research...my bad). However, a general question would be: How do these compare to the other brands?
Thanks you for your help
I am an audiophile who recently just got a new device that give me access to portable music. (after what seems like a century)
Although I'm new to headphones, I'm no stranger to home theater set ups. Being quite picky on pretty much everything, I want to see what you guys have for advise for me.
The type of music I listen to is quite broad. Pretty much everything short of rap and techno. Currently, i'm using some phones from my dad that is (literally) 20 years old. yuck.
In terms of budget, I think I would be willing to shell out something like 100 - 150. I would like something entry, maybe intermediate level.
What I am looking for in terms of the "feel" of the sound: Basically, the way i go with selecting my sound emitting devices is that when i am listening to the it I would like them to deliver the feeling that the composer is trying to deliver. So if something is in a major key, i'd like them to be able to pass on the majesty. or if the tune is in a minor key, i'd like them to give the feeling of melancholy.
I've narrowed it down to the following brands: UE, Westone, Klipsch, or shure
I did some research and the following models interest me.
UE: Superfi or metrofi
These first attracted me because of the aesthetics. the small size attract attention but doesn't seem like it is flaunting it.
Questions: what is the difference between the two phones in terms of SQ? Basically, i'm wondering if it is worth spending that much more for the superfi?
Westone: UM1 and 2, considering (not likely) 3
These attracted my attention due to its great reviews. the functionality of every piece really shows the dedication of engineers that put their time into making these.
Questions: again, what is the difference? is it worth the 100 extra dollars to upgrade to UM2?
Klipsch and Shure:
The unique look of the IEMs was reason for my attention.
Not too many questions on these as i do not have much information on these companies (not enough research...my bad). However, a general question would be: How do these compare to the other brands?
Thanks you for your help
