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Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors Review
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Who makes custom cables (with the special pin/sleeve connectors) for these ?
tomscy2000
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Can anyone compare the UERM to the Heir 4.Ai? Looking for a cheaper alternative; 1k is way out of my price range, but I am looking for that tight, neutral bass with clear mids and a big soundstage. Anyone have any ideas, or is this really the one? Heard the universal demo and I can't stop thinking about it
Can anyone compare the UERM to the Heir 4.Ai? Looking for a cheaper alternative; 1k is way out of my price range, but I am looking for that tight, neutral bass with clear mids and a big soundstage. Anyone have any ideas, or is this really the one? Heard the universal demo and I can't stop thinking about it
The UE4Pro is a cheaper alternative to the UERM.
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It's true. Of the IEM's I've measured, UERM and UE4 have strikingly similar FR. They also sound very similar to each other with UE4 having a bit more clarity (less veil, warmth), but UERM being able to reproduce finer details.
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For what its worth I have the 4-ai, 5.0 and the UERM.
To my mind (or ears) the 4-ai is more similar to the UERM, it has similar traits in as much that is detailed and has adequate bass rather than "booming". That isn't to say that I find it bass light.
Also to be absolutely clear although I like both the Heir iems, and very much so, neither are really a match for the UERM when it comes to resolution.
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To my mind (or ears) the 4-ai is more similar to the UERM, it has similar traits in as much that is detailed and has adequate bass rather than "booming". That isn't to say that I find it bass light.
Also to be absolutely clear although I like both the Heir iems, and very much so, neither are really a match for the UERM when it comes to resolution.
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Steve
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Sorry I should have also said neither of the Heir's have the same soundstage of the UERM's but personally I think the 4-ai is the closer of the two.
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I had a 4ai (loaner) and I didn't think it was similar sounding to the UE4 / UERM.
tomscy2000
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Me neither, but perhaps SteveKiwi was referring a comparison between 4.Ai and the 5.0, and that the 4.Ai would sound more like the UERM than the 5.0 (which would likely be true)? In any case, the 4.Ai doesn't really sound like the UERM (only heard a demo version); it sounds more like a brighter W4.
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Hi guys,
yes perhaps I should have been clearer, I was referring to a comparison between the 4-ai and the 5.0.
And since I also have a W4, I would also agree the 4-ai is like a brighter W4.
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Steve
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Hi.. have anyone tried using the UERM with Tralucent T1 amp.. if yes, how do they sound? Thanks
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I was listening to the same high res flacs on the mac using the Meridian Explorer and it was even better sound than the AK120. A little more power doesn't hurt these phones a bit.
tomscy2000
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Never tried them together, but I've used both at length. I can't imagine them being a bad pairing. The T1 is mostly neutral, but imparts a warmish midrange undertone, and very good bass control. The UERM's "weak spot" is in the bass, so perhaps it'll help even things out. However, the T1 has fixed 3x gain, so it's a bit loud for an IEM as sensitive as the UERM. Try toning down the source volume first.
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