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  1. CaptainChet

    Does Livewire Answer their email?

    So I read these great reviews of these and I'm ready to order a set. I email them (from their website) and wait for a reply. It's been two weeks and NOTHING. Now I'm wondering what's going on with these folks. This is certainly not what others have reported when dealing with them. Just...
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    UM2 reborn since months of laying!

    My ETY4 filter kit arrived and I easily replaced both filters in my UM2's. They sound perfect and work now just as they did new. This is really terrific as shipping the headphones to Westone for a filter replacement is just a pain and they might even charge you for the service. Many thanks...
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    UM2 reborn since months of laying!

    Thanks for posting this! I'm going to give this a try as I've had the filters replaced twice on my older pair of my UM2's (I have two and one will be for sale soon). I'll post my results! Again thanks!
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    Westone UM2 ( $275 ) vs. Shure E5 ( $310 )

    Quote: Originally Posted by DJ Jester Besides, I have never seen them in ear, so I really do not know. Also, if you are gonna go for ES2 instead of UE10, then why not get ES3? Does anyone on here have, or have listened to, the ES3's? How much better do you think the dual ports make...
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    Creative Zen Sleek (mini Review-ish)

    On my Micro I read a tip on this board to set the sensitivity of the touch pad to HIGH for best control. Strange as it sounded it really worked!! Perhaps the same will work for the Sleek. I will probably get one when I can. I really like the sound of the Mini with my UM2's!
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    Westone UM2 ( $275 ) vs. Shure E5 ( $310 )

    Quote: Originally Posted by DJ Jester I would love to get the custom molds for my UM2's. However, I think the Westone custom molds are butt ass ugly. . I have the 'ugly' custom molds and when you are wearing them, you really don't see them at all!! I do not find them ugly by any...
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    Westone UM2 ( $275 ) vs. Shure E5 ( $310 )

    Quote: Originally Posted by DJGeorgeT I love my UM2 more than any other headphone including the etys. I also have the E5, but they get no play time. I love mine too!! And until you have the custom molds made ($100.00) you really have no idea how great these things really are...
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    Foamies on Custom UE-5c??

    Quote: Originally Posted by tayano the difference between um2 and es2 is a bit like e5c and sensa I guess ? Both use the same driver but sensa/es2 are dual bored and custom. Sensa have probalby done more things to get the differnece in the sound. Why are you selling the UM2's...
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    Sensa or custom UM2s?

    RIght now I have the UM2's with the custom molds. I really like them and have no outright complaints (like I did with all the IEM's listed in my sig block). I'm very tempted to go 'all the way' and get a pair of Sensa's myself. Or the ES2's (I've decided against the UM-10's). My question is...
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    UM2 mini-guide

    Quote: Originally Posted by probedb I just got my UM2s today and have to say they're wonderful. The bass is there but proper bass not like the overblown stuff I had on my Sony's and it's very clear too. I may in future fork out for the custom tips but i can't justify that at the moment...
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    Shure E4 or Westone UM2

    Quote: Originally Posted by warpdriver I'd take the UM2's over the E4's, they sound better to my ears than the E5 does. I think both the UM2 and E4 could use some mild EQ in the upper end to bring out some of the highs, but the impact of the bass over the E4's is unmistakeable...
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    Custom Ear Molds..What's a Good Fit?

    Quote: Originally Posted by jjcha I don't know if it helps you, but I recently got a new set of my Sensaphonics 2X-S. Another issue is just lubrication. The new pair was harder to fit in, despite being quite proficient in putting them in. They just need time to attract natural...
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    UM2 mini-guide

    Quote: Originally Posted by carvemeister Just thought I'd pipe in and say hello and thanks for the great info on the UM2's. Thanks to some of your posts I decided to order a pair of UM2's and should have them by Wednesday. I'm a little nervous because I've never even tried...
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    Custom Ear Molds..What's a Good Fit?

    Quote: Originally Posted by drarthurwells As far as pressure sensations, do you yawn or move your jaws as if chewing, to relieve pressure in your ear? Should do this at time with any IEM that has a good seal - when your push it in, pressure builds inside that will tend to work the IEM...
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    Custom Ear Molds..What's a Good Fit?

    Hi All, Well today I received my custom ear molds for my UM2's.(Westone Model 56) What I'm trying to decided is if they fit correctly! If you own any custom ear mold product, I would like to hear your opinion. I'm sure I'm getting a reasonably good seal as the UM2 sound great; better than...
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    UM2 mini-guide

    Quote: Originally Posted by drssyoon Well done. However, there is no microphonic issue with the new black cables. Also, custom molds are $100. They are much more comfortable (especially for a long term use) and sound incredible. Since you already have invested $300+ on the phones, mind...
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    UM2's + ety tips inital impressions

    Quote: Originally Posted by Nights_85 I dunno guys, Im tryin and trying but Im not getting this magic seal which transforms this rather disappointing sound into slight nirvana... and it sounds even worse with the foams, let alone these ety tips. One might have to ask whether the...
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    UM2's + ety tips inital impressions

    Quote: Originally Posted by Nights_85 I guess I could just crank up the low end in the eq but I was hoping I wouldn't actually have to resort to that for something so reputed for its bass, and i realy dont know what Im going to do about this sibilance because the M3 can only boost...
  19. CaptainChet

    Not happy with my E4C's

    Quote: Originally Posted by markopolo Just received these today from Earphone Solutions (great customer service btw). I've had the chance to listen to them for several hours now, and I have to say that I'm a little disappointed at the serious lack of bass with my 4G iPod. Why not...
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    Someone stop me buying some UM-2s!

    Quote: Originally Posted by probedb I have ebay open and I soo want to buy some to upgrade from my E2cs but my brain is telling me they're too much money. Would go on a CC anyways. E2cs just not good enough and not enough bass. I listen to my ipod for 2hrs just travelling to/from...
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    UM2 replacement wire

    Quote: Originally Posted by drssyoon After putting on my custom molds, ahh - the bliss. No microphonics at all if you wear it over your ears. It took about a week from send off to receipt. Yes, I agree (contrary to my original review of the UM2's) regarding the microhhonics if...
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    UM2s really put out heat

    Quote: Originally Posted by spinali It would be so useful if there were graphs of the UM2 audio response, before and after the proverbial "burn-in" period. Personally, I did perceive a change at around the 60 hour period. Then again, the sound seems to change daily with placement of...
  23. CaptainChet

    PC Magazine reviews E4c, super fi pro, er4p, er6i, and ex71

    Quote: Originally Posted by skiguy411 Yeah, but I keep beating myself up with wondering if I should go with the UE or E4s. Ah its killing me! I just dont know! Buy BOTH (end the misery)
  24. CaptainChet

    Canal phone Shootout

    Quote: Originally Posted by Little J040 What about the westone's And Super.fi.pros anyone? See my two previous posts regarding both of these canalphones!
  25. CaptainChet

    Shure E4C - Reviews, Opinions & Ramblings Thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by Jmmmmm that's what all canalphones feel like. you will get used to it in a couple weeks. not particular to the e4c I certainly hope this is not true! My UE2 (and my ety 4P's) didn't 'hurt' my ears at all! You do have to get used to something in your...
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