[Darwin022]

Hi, I guess it might be time to look at upgrades again

I've got a pair of UE5P custom IEM's right now that I've been having continual cable problems with. I'm currently waiting for UE to ship/deliver my 4th cable in under 2 years (boo). Based on this and other customer service problems I've had with Ultimate Ears in the past, I'd rather not buy another pair of their products.

Are there any good alternatives to the UE11Pro's? I've been happy overall with the sound of the UE5P's (when they work). The main types of music I listen to are Trance/electronic and Rock.

Thanks in advance (but sorry for the wallet )

 

[BBY03evo]

JH AUDIO | Pro Music

 

[Lil' Knight]

There's something called JH13s.

 

[Darwin022]

Thanks for the replies, looking at JH and the JH13's now

 

[dnullify]

the ES3X by westone, or the JH13 by JHauido

i'd go with anything by JH, As IIRC he was the guy who designed UE's entire custom line... so you'll get the sound you want with better quality and CS

 

[mvw2]

11 is a custom
10 is a universal

Anywho, yeah, you'll be looking at the other triple armature earphones out there like the Westone 3, Shure SE530, and Audio Technica ATH-CK100 as well as Sennheiser's IE8 dynamic driver earphone. These along with the Triple.Fi 10 Pro are basically your king universal IEMs.

As for customs, Livewires/Fidelity pops up as the great budget setup. You can step to a 2-way setup for about $300. You can of course convert any of the above BA sets to customs too and upgrade from the universal limitations. There are even upgraded versions of these available that you can even add a 4th driver. Start reading up on customs on the forum. There's a lot of good info floating around.

 

[Darwin022]

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Originally Posted by dnullify /img/forum/go_quote.gif the ES3X by westone, or the JH13 by JHauido i'd go with anything by JH, As IIRC he was the guy who designed UE's entire custom line... so you'll get the sound you want with better quality and CS

Yeah, I'm seeing that JH = Jerry Harvey = UE founder. My basic "problem" with UE is that I like Jerry's products.... just not the UE experience. I'll probably give them a call this afternoon.

Thanks for the other options, but after using custom IEM's, I'm not really looking for universal fit, they are just uncomfortable to me.

 

[mvw2]

Understandable. I just wasn't sure if it was a typo or if you actually meant customs. I'm not sure how common the Super.Fi 5 ends up as a custom.

I think the end choice will come down to how much you feel like spending. The Livewire, I guess now Fidelity 2-way is just around $300. Some folks on here say there really isn't need for more, and even Fidelity states they only have a 3-way simply to compete with other brands and not so much out of necessity for sound, although there may be some worthy improvement. Even stepping out of the wide market of universal IEMs, you're still hit with another wide market of customs.

I do sometimes question what is needed though. Coming from a set of Super.Fis, I think most purpose built customs will blow you away.

 

[Lil' Knight]

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Originally Posted by mvw2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif 11 is a custom 10 is a universal

Ultimate Ears Custom UE 10 Pro Description - Custom Store - Ultimate Ears Earphones Headphones Personal Monitors

 

[Darwin022]

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Originally Posted by mvw2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Understandable. I just wasn't sure if it was a typo or if you actually meant customs. I'm not sure how common the Super.Fi 5 ends up as a custom. I think the end choice will come down to how much you feel like spending. The Livewire, I guess now Fidelity 2-way is just around $300. Some folks on here say there really isn't need for more, and even Fidelity states they only have a 3-way simply to compete with other brands and not so much out of necessity for sound, although there may be some worthy improvement. Even stepping out of the wide market of universal IEMs, you're still hit with another wide market of customs. I do sometimes question what is needed though. Coming from a set of Super.Fis, I think most purpose built customs will blow you away.

Yeah, once I got used to the customs (UE5P's) I've got now, the comfort level alone makes them worth getting if you need IEM's. Being able to leave them in for 4-8 hours at a time is a big benefit. As for price range, I'm pretty open minded at the moment... I'd say up to ~$1200 (not counting getting new molds made), which seems to make it easier

 

[dnullify]

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Originally Posted by mvw2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Understandable. I just wasn't sure if it was a typo or if you actually meant customs. I'm not sure how common the Super.Fi 5 ends up as a custom. I think the end choice will come down to how much you feel like spending. The Livewire, I guess now Fidelity 2-way is just around $300. Some folks on here say there really isn't need for more, and even Fidelity states they only have a 3-way simply to compete with other brands and not so much out of necessity for sound, although there may be some worthy improvement. Even stepping out of the wide market of universal IEMs, you're still hit with another wide market of customs. I do sometimes question what is needed though. Coming from a set of Super.Fis, I think most purpose built customs will blow you away.

Uh, John of livewires told me that they have the trips for competition purposes. In any case, the OP wanted an upgrade from UE5 Pros, which are in a different league than Livewires. Whether the livewires are SQ wise, in/near that league is something i can't comment on. there aren't many (any?) reviews holding livewires against $1200 JH13s or anything else in that tier...


OP:
In any case, i'd go with JHAudio. many say the JH13s are the top dog in the custom IEM world

 

[jc9394]

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Originally Posted by Darwin022 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah, I'm seeing that JH = Jerry Harvey = UE founder. My basic "problem" with UE is that I like Jerry's products.... just not the UE experience. I'll probably give them a call this afternoon. Thanks for the other options, but after using custom IEM's, I'm not really looking for universal fit, they are just uncomfortable to me.

Well worth the call, I finally received mine this morning and loving it. Have been keep me away from real work over 3 hours and skipped lunch too..

 

[boomana]

My UE11s are getting no love since I got my JH13s. Actually, most of my headphones are getting no love since getting the JH13s.

 

[Darwin022]

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Originally Posted by boomana /img/forum/go_quote.gif My UE11s are getting no love since I got my JH13s. Actually, most of my headphones are getting no love since getting the JH13s.

Nice endorsement.... funny though, all of my other headphones have been getting no love since I got my UE5P's.

How is the cable on the JH13's? from an image I see, the monitor end plastic block looks a bit better than on the UE's (that's what keep breaking on mine)

Going to read up on some reviews now. Thanks for the help everyone