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My Westone UM2 Dilema

post #1 of 8
12/29/11 at 10:11pm
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I have been a long time reader of head-fi and went through a series of ~$100 IEMS after reading various threads. My first decent pair of IEMs were the Shure EC2s. I thought they were alright but I have unfortunately small ears so they would not stay in my ears (and I hadn't yet discovered comply tips). I replaced them with the Westone UM1s after reading about them here. I absolutely loved them and discovered the amazing fit and comfort of comply tips for the first time. Unfortunately they were stolen and I decided to try a new model so I got the UE SuperFi 5vis. They were alright, but lacked some of the clarity and treble that the UM1s really excelled at. After a few months, the left monitor became quieter than the right (a common problem apparently) and I sweet talked the UE sales rep into sending me UE 700s as a replacement. I found them to be significantly better than the SuperFi 5vis but still missed my UM1s. I recently decided it was time to upgrade again. Part of that decision was due to the fact that I got Logitech Z-2300s and fell in love with them. They blow anything I had out of the water (including my Audio Technica A-700s). I read tons of threads about $200-300 IEMs and settled on the Westone UM2s because I loved my UM1s and wanted something even better.

 

So my UM2s came the other day and I want to like them so badly. I thought my UM1s were incredible when I had them. However, I don't know if it is due to my more discriminating ears, the fact that I got used to the bass heavy Logitech speakers, or something else but I find the Westones to sound extremely flat. Don't get me wrong, the sound reproduction sounds very accurate and the instrumentation separation is superb but they don't have that wow factor and punchy bass that I'm used to now and I get this nagging feeling every time I use them that I just wish they were a little better... I have come to trust these forums a lot and I would really like to know what you guys think. Am I crazy? Should I return them and try out something different? Have I begun an endless, money burning spiral that is the audiophiles dilema? Thanks in advance!

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post #2 of 8
12/30/11 at 8:13am

What are you using as a source? I have the Westone 2s and find them to respond really well to EQ-ing. Try playing around with the EQ on your player to get the bass response you are looking for.

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post #3 of 8
12/30/11 at 9:20am
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I use Spotify Premium (320 kbps) most of the time. I just downloaded an equalizer for it and I'll see if I can find something I like. 

I keep running across the TF10 on various threads. Everybody seems to really like them but I'm worried that I won't get a good seal with them.

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post #4 of 8
12/30/11 at 10:10am

As a westone lover, i really hated the seal of TF10 and Super.fi 5 pro :)

So i would recommend to try them before buying
 

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Originally Posted by goorioles747 View Post

I keep running across the TF10 on various threads. Everybody seems to really like them but I'm worried that I won't get a good seal with them.



 

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post #5 of 8
12/30/11 at 10:45am

UM2 is a monitor so it may sound a little less exciting than other IEM's but it has many good merits.  The tonality is spot on and it has a nice full sound.  I used the treble booster setting and found it quite enjoyable.  The W3 may be more up your alley.

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post #6 of 8
12/30/11 at 12:37pm
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Originally Posted by goorioles747 View Post

So my UM2s came the other day and I want to like them so badly. I thought my UM1s were incredible when I had them. However, I don't know if it is due to my more discriminating ears, the fact that I got used to the bass heavy Logitech speakers, or something else but I find the Westones to sound extremely flat. Don't get me wrong, the sound reproduction sounds very accurate and the instrumentation separation is superb but they don't have that wow factor and punchy bass that I'm used to now and I get this nagging feeling every time I use them that I just wish they were a little better... I have come to trust these forums a lot and I would really like to know what you guys think. Am I crazy? Should I return them and try out something different? Have I begun an endless, money burning spiral that is the audiophiles dilema? Thanks in advance!


Sounds like you want the W3.

 

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post #7 of 8
12/30/11 at 12:46pm
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Haha I *would* love the W3 but I think they're just slightly out of my price range...

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post #8 of 8
12/30/11 at 5:39pm

You might want to give the MTPC a go... I'm sure you can find one for under $200.

 

edit: so I'm only going off of the W4, I haven't heard the other westones... but if you like that bit of warmth to your analytical sound, the copper do well... the treble will probably please you as well.

 

I think the tf10 would be an even better choice as far as signature preference are concerned, but comfort can be an issue... it's one of those IEMs you just have try to know if it will work for you.


Edited by lazuline - 12/30/11 at 5:45pm
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