*past owner of: Beyerdynamic T 51i, V-sonic VSD3, UE 500, Klipsch s4a
Aesthetic:
composition is a delicate balance of plastic and metal. headband slider adjustment is brushed metal. Ball-bearing type tilting mechanism for ear cups. The pleather earcups are acceptable quality and feel refined. The headband padding is of memory foam wrapped by a soft rubber sheet. The earcups are marked Left and Right respectively on the headband. It features a very tough detachable blue cord, which has a mic, volume rocker, and a multi-function key, and ends in a 3.5 right angle jack.
Overall, a sleek contemporary design offered in black, white, blue, or purple. Something to note, both the black and white versions have blue sleeves that cover the earcup tilting mechanism, which lies between the earcup and the headband.
Problems that I see: ear cups cannot be replaced, headband padding adhesive wears out over time(~2 years), but does not detract from the affordability of this set.
Sound:
punchy bass, reasonably clear mids, relatively wide sound stage, rolled off upper treble + artificial treble. Being warm and bright, it embodies a fun signature. However, it is important to note that there is certainly an absence of sub-bass.
The sound signature of the UE 4000 results in a selective band of playable or acceptable musical genres. reason being, it becomes muddy as the track becomes more and more complicated(with instruments). As a result, the bass will tend to pour itself into the mids, and is a cluster ****. if you're into EDM for Metal, I'd say stay away from these headphones.
However, looking at the new price point of these headphones, ~$40 dollars, there are few headphones at this price point that can compete.
Make sure to equalize or use some kind of software to get the most bang for your buck.
Conclusion: These headphones are an excellent pair of entry-level headphones. These have that classic Ultimate Ears sound signature that I keep coming back to. The sound quality package is comprehensive for the price point that is now sits at; "Discontinued by Manufacturer". The physical design did not induce any fatigue(ymmv), but to tell the truth, these headphones are produced with the intention of replacement within 2-3 years. But what did you expect from a sub-50 dollars headphone? Overall, a very solid choice for those looking into a mid-range-focused entry-level audiophile phone.
Aesthetic:
composition is a delicate balance of plastic and metal. headband slider adjustment is brushed metal. Ball-bearing type tilting mechanism for ear cups. The pleather earcups are acceptable quality and feel refined. The headband padding is of memory foam wrapped by a soft rubber sheet. The earcups are marked Left and Right respectively on the headband. It features a very tough detachable blue cord, which has a mic, volume rocker, and a multi-function key, and ends in a 3.5 right angle jack.
Overall, a sleek contemporary design offered in black, white, blue, or purple. Something to note, both the black and white versions have blue sleeves that cover the earcup tilting mechanism, which lies between the earcup and the headband.
Problems that I see: ear cups cannot be replaced, headband padding adhesive wears out over time(~2 years), but does not detract from the affordability of this set.
Sound:
punchy bass, reasonably clear mids, relatively wide sound stage, rolled off upper treble + artificial treble. Being warm and bright, it embodies a fun signature. However, it is important to note that there is certainly an absence of sub-bass.
The sound signature of the UE 4000 results in a selective band of playable or acceptable musical genres. reason being, it becomes muddy as the track becomes more and more complicated(with instruments). As a result, the bass will tend to pour itself into the mids, and is a cluster ****. if you're into EDM for Metal, I'd say stay away from these headphones.
However, looking at the new price point of these headphones, ~$40 dollars, there are few headphones at this price point that can compete.
Make sure to equalize or use some kind of software to get the most bang for your buck.
Conclusion: These headphones are an excellent pair of entry-level headphones. These have that classic Ultimate Ears sound signature that I keep coming back to. The sound quality package is comprehensive for the price point that is now sits at; "Discontinued by Manufacturer". The physical design did not induce any fatigue(ymmv), but to tell the truth, these headphones are produced with the intention of replacement within 2-3 years. But what did you expect from a sub-50 dollars headphone? Overall, a very solid choice for those looking into a mid-range-focused entry-level audiophile phone.
