That's weird that these are newly released.  The audiophile fairies must have tipped you that I'd be placing an order soon.   Just checking in as with others here.  I've dumped my last earphone company, Ultimate Ears, after a 10-year *tumultuous* relationship.  I'm looking for a new love with...

Logged in to this forum after YEARS, just to comment my continued frustration with Ultimate Ears.   This is like a so-so one night stand that ended up with a baby, and now has turned into the worst relationship ever.     Maybe once the baby's turned 18....   Since I got these earphones, I...

Actually, there probably haven't been complaints because no one wants to embarass themselves by saying earphones that they paid out the ***** for is messing up. That said, I haven't even had mine a year and the phones have already chipped. Psyching myself up to call customer service. They are...

Plus one for custom UEs...watch out for their customer service though!

With the correct fit of custom ear molds, you should get about 95% of the isolation then with non-custom tips. I guess I can say that the seal was great, the isolation was good, but the sound of the music to me sounded the same if I would have had the same seal with the non-custom phones.

I like the clears also.

Quote: Originally Posted by tucker71 I don't think that's necessarily true. I mean...some woman spend 10 grand on their wedding dress and then it STILL needs some last minute alterations. My wife just bought a car for 49,000 and we discovered that the AC only worked when it was on...

For $500 plus custom earphones, there should be NO SPOTS WHATSOEVER. I think that customers give way too much credit to UE and end up not 100% satisfied. If your ear impressions did not hurt your ears, then the earphones shouldn't either. Send them back right away so you can get them in time...

Quote: Originally Posted by SLCentral Seeing that you own a 5c, could you enlighten me with what you experienced when you first got your 5c's? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks! I've got a review around here somewhere, but to be honest my first impressions of the earphones sound...

I would go ahead and send them in right away so they can work on it.

Quote: Originally Posted by lbholde I for one would be really interested to know how you like the Shures as compared to the ER-6i's. The upgrade bug has bitten me after only 6 months. By the way, I found a comparison of the Shure e5c and the ER-4Ps here...

Quote: Originally Posted by tucker71 Well, I went jogging today at an outdoor track. It was quite windy. It seems, the bass vent on the outside of the custom FS's allow an amazing amount of wind-noise into the earpiece. All I had to do was lightly cover the vent opening with my...

I guess with all the threads, for the most part there is a common consensus, and then you have to use your own sound judgement for anything else. For instance, with E2C, most would agree that it's bigger than normal IEMs. However, some like it and some don't. With UE.fiEB, most agree...

Funny, during my searches for items, I never post a "what's right for me" thread unless there was nothing before! Gracious. Bassy? I've heard of the UE Super.fi EBs are extremely bassy. UM1s are very comfortable. Research for crying out loud.

I first started my collection getting a headphone for every activity. One for the gym, one for travelling, one for listening at home. I don't even listen at home. Now that I've got the customs, my next venture is to get my deejaying rig going and keep the upgrades around that hobby. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by lovebell Black&Red. I suggest that choose the dark color ,just not easy to get dirty. Click for big Red Apple Rig Lovely color!

Maybe it's that the shape of the tips have readjusted to your ears?

Here you go! (Click Sig)

Quote: Originally Posted by tucker71 I ordered the new 2.0 cable for the EBs. It was intermittent. I shot 'em an email, and they rushed out a replacement. No questions asked. THAT is why UE has such a good rep. JAZZY, I'm glad you are finally happy with the end product. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by rx7_fan custom ear plugs? No, just some company branded spongies...

Received another package at my door this evening from Ultimate Ears. Seems MtotheDeez hooked me up with the much coveted T-SHIRTS, lanyards, and earplugs. Very nice.

I can probably also answer this from a custom viewpoint. As long as the original fit of the custom phones are good, then you shouldn't have a problem with sweat. During my runs (so far), even adjusting the phones with sweat didn't break the seals.

I'm surprised that you have been on this forum for five years, but don't know that the Ety's are not for bassheads. I have heard the UE EBs are good for bassheads, but not as comfortable. I would suggest the UM1s for great all around sound or E4Cs for wonderful all around sound.

The Shure E4s are a great choice, I hope he enjoys them.

Okay, after listening to my UE-5c earphones for a couple of days--my normal listening of various alone times and workouts, I'll post a few impressions. Ultimate Ears Customer Service: Less than satisfactory through this entire ordeal. I will be collecting my thoughts and sending a memo to the...