REVIEWER'S NOTE - Dec 6, 2010 - friends, when I wrote the review below, I mistakenly said I listened to the UE 10s - in reality, I was listening to the Ultimate Ears Reference Monitors (the ones done in colloboration with Capitol Records) - I have left the review below untouched, but whenever I...

Those of you who have iPods know what I mean by wear and tear. After using the iPod earphones for about 1 year, they'll sound like crap. Yeah crap, the quality of the sound gets reduced by a whole bunch and it only produces very, very low sound, so this is the reason you see a lot of teens with...

Should the red/ blue dot of the cable face the ceiling or the floor when the IEM is in my ears? Just want to make sure the polarity is right. Many thanks!

Here's my story:   I'm primarily a speaker listener, but because of my living arrangements at the moment and my regular public transportation commutes, I find myself attached to my IEMs far more frequently than ever before. Over the years, I've owned many IEMs and was reasonably happy with...

Can anyone with a UE18 check into their shell, on the middle driver, and tell me what is printed on it. Does it say UE18 or UE11. Mine says UE11 so im wondering if UM switched it on me or if all UE18s use some 11 components   edit: yes it is normal, checked with UE

Does the Twag  balanced cable fit UE 18 Pro? I heard there is something special to the UE18 Cable, just wondering whether the Twag cable would work for the 18 Pros? Coz I am ordering an RSA protector soon. Thanks all!

UE 18 Pro first impressions First off I must say that this is my first pair of customs. So I will have to disappoint people who are waiting for compairsons with the JH13 Pro / UE10 Pro / UE11 Pro. I listened to JH13 Pro on a universal fit stock shell at a certain shop here in Hong Kong, but...

With the release of the Ortofon EQ-7 and how it utilizes a new type of balanced armature speaker. It's only one speaker that can take on other high end universals packing multiple speakers in detail and take on high end universals packing dynamic drivers in bass response. I would like to see how...

From what I read, my guess is: True.   I have the UE11, thinking about the JH13 next. Want something a bit different.   And anyone know where the UE18 would fit here??   Thanks!

I have had ue super fi 5 pro's for years and love them. I just recently got a pair of ue18's and it seems like something is missing. They are a very comfortable fit but the sound just isn't as "fun" as my super fi 5's. I started re-ripping my music into FLAC and have noticed an improvement, but...

Hi guys,   I'm looking to order a pair of Ultimate Ears today and after reading some various threads about these 2, I was hoping to get a recommendation.   About me: I would say I'm *not* an audiophile. I care more about sound preference than sound "technical correct neutrality". I like...

As of right now I am using the 7th gen (the 2009 version) ipod classic 160GB, with the *shivers* included earbuds (couldn't afford anything better until recently). I decided to go for the UE 18s, as I was told they were the best IEMs ever. Now I realized tonight that the ipod might not even...

Thinking about getting a new pair of IEMs. I am looking for a few inputs to set me in the right direction. I also need to get a LOD that works with the iPhone 4, the one I currently have causes reception issues and static in the earpieces. Thanks for all the help. Rob

I'm new around here, and I was wondering what would be a good portable amp for a pair of UE 18 Pros? I've got a budget of $100, if that helps.

Looking for some IEM's suited to hip hop and rap. I listen to Kanye, Lupe Fiasco, Hieroglyphics, Gorillaz etc etc. Want something with clear, punchy bass and good soundstage. No budget in mind. Just want the best.

Hey everyone! I'm Izzy, I'm a 20-year-old musician out of Indiana. I'm new to the forum!   I had a quick question.   I am a complete NOOB when it comes to IEM's. I've been doing a lot of research, but I feel like it isn't helping.   I am a solo musician. I write my own music and...

Hey everyone! What are the best ultimate ear IEM's? I've read that the superfi3's are great, but how are they in comparison to others like the triplefi's? If you own any UE's, please be sure to give me your thoughts! Thanks! CW

Hello guys, I read all about iem but i can't find answer. I have an imod with ibasso D4. And i am trying to find best iem for jazz and classical. Seperation and soundstage is also too important for me and i will listen it at hospital or outside. So isolation is important too. Let's say...

Im planning to write a review for the EM3-Pro's but it will take a month or possibly more. I am waiting for the pico slim (i have the alo rx and iqube) and the TWag cable, these customs are sensible, thus I want to take time to better describe their changes to amping and cabling. What follows...

Suppose price is no object.  What would you own, and why?     As my post below states, lets try to keep it to universal IEM's, no custom molds.  

Cause I don't really like the sound of those. Same as the JH 13's? I don't like the muffled fat sound of the triple.fi's, it's too much sound and it sounds cheap. I don't want that but this is the only company that makes these $1000 + earphones. I guess I need to stick with my shure se530.

Just wanted to see what every ones preferences would be in various price ranges shown below.  Please inform us as to what IEM you would select, not out of what Ive chosen.....but your own personal choices.  I will go ahead and start with my choices.   (retail price)   $0-$30......  JVC...

Earphone monitors take such small amounts, does driving earphones out of computers, receivers, amps, and ipods run much risk of clipping?

The UE18 Pro: Ultimate Ears Announces Their New Flagship Custom IEM When Ultimate Ears' Paul Manfrini called me to ask if I wanted to participate in the beta testing/evaluation of what would be their new flagship custom IEM (in-ear monitor), I said what just about any other Head-Fi'er...

Some of the manufactures may not be aware of how we use their products in real life.  At least one has gone so far as to say they were not designed to be worn in front.  Quote: What do you say? How do you usually wear your monitors?