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Originally Posted by
Qonad 
I just tried the Miracle universal today. I was rather disappointed. Rock songs sounded very "messy" and "congested" especially between the electric guitars and the cymbals.
All listening was done using 320kbps through a HM-602 and with/without Headstage Arrow amp.
Any thoughts?
Not sure. I haven't heard either the HM-602 nor the Arrow but both are well regarded so I wouldn't necessarily blame them. But I didn't have that issue with the Miracle on any of my gear, from low to high end. My suspicion is that the tips were the problem though. I happened to get a great fit with mine but in other cases (like my Monster Coppers) the sound is extremely different based on which tips I use. Even some that feel like a good seal sound like garbage. Others that fit well can sound completely different from each other. Coppers with supertips compared to Coppers with triple flange sound like totally different IEMs to me. Did they have different tips you could try out?
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Originally Posted by
Kunlun
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Originally Posted by
Qonad I just tried the Miracle universal today. I was rather disappointed. Rock songs sounded very "messy" and "congested" especially between the electric guitars and the cymbals.
All listening was done using 320kbps through a HM-602 and with/without Headstage Arrow amp.
Any thoughts?
The very nice people who have done most of the reviews of UM get advance demo UM models loaned to them...if they don't give 100% totally, completely, absolutely positive reviews, those demos may not come next time. Again, they are very nice and I'm only stating what's completely understandable, common sense. No ad hominem intended or implied. This is why reviews should always state the relationship to the product and how the product was obtained.
Here's more common sense stuff: Every person hears differently and we have different sources, music, etc. Also, fit issues with universal demos can play a big factor.
No offense taken, it is a good point. I do try to always list how I got the product, as I agree it is worth considering that aspect of a review. I can't speak for any other UM reviewer since I don't know any of them personally or what their arrangement is with UM. I think I was clear in my review of the Miracle that it was a loaner pair, which I kept for 2 weeks and then had to return (at my own expense for shipping even).
I have never received any compensation from UM for anything (although I welcome a check in the mail, my car needs new tires soon). I was totally free to express my feeling on the product, for better or worse. When I did the review of the Miracle I had no indication that they would want me to do another review down the road, which they now do. But if I get the demo of their new Merlin model and it sucks, I'll be the first one to tell you.
I am aware that people make purchases based on reviews like these and I want nothing but the best for music lovers out there. That's why it is admirable that UM is willing to send me their stuff for review, despite the fact that own numerous other competing products. It would be easier for them to impress a first time user than someone like me who can compare directly to the other options on the market.
I hope that clears things up a bit.
