[DavidMahler]

I'm sitting here with my UE10s and both the Hornet and Move.........It's so hard to decide which sounds better. They both sound so good. I'll let you know which I choose in a few weeks when they both finally burn in.

 

[trose49]

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Originally Posted by jlingo /img/forum/go_quote.gif let the hornet burn in for 400hrs. don't listen to it. It will undergo so much sound character changes not worth listening in between.

I wouldnt go that far the Hornet is very enjoyable out of the box!!!!

It does go thru some sonic changes but is enjoyable ride that should be experienced IMO.

During the Burn-in process listen in on it once and while so you can hear the changes for yourself.

Or just enjoy it and the ultimate sound will come as you go!!!

Cant loose either way!

 

[enzoferrari650]

So they finally came today. And all I can say is, wow! Truly and eargasm. The highs are so amazing, and the bass is sooo deep and accurate. And amazingly, I think they got the fit right the first time around. So far the fit seems to be perfect, not too tight, not too loose. The artwork also came out as I had expected. I am more than pleased.

 

[KillersAreQuiet]

Well this thread dropped off.....I'll just assume everyone is enjoying their headphones or working on a HUGE in-depth review. I'm hoping for the latter.

 

[immtbiker]

I wonder if, since UE already has my impressions from my UE-10's then they would be able to use them for the UE-11's without the need for me to go to the audiologist.

MtotheDeez (Mike...is this realistic?)

 

[trose49]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wonder if, since UE already has my impressions from my UE-10's then they would be able to use them for the UE-11's without the need for me to go to the audiologist. MtotheDeez (Mike...is this realistic?)

I believe that is the case Aaron!

They (UE) offered my the very first set and were going to use my molds on file.

I passed the opportunity to Jazic the OP! He is an online bud!

 

[immtbiker]

Well then, a UE-11 might be in my near future if people can make side by side comparisons and say, unequivocally that the UE-11 is vastly superior to the 10's, because the 10's reside on my head an average of 2 hours per day.

 

[digihead]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well then, a UE-11 might be in my near future if people can make side by side comparisons and say, unequivocally that the UE-11 is vastly superior to the 10's, because the 10's reside on my head an average of 2 hours per day.

There are times I really hate this place. I'm not the biggest fan of the UE10's, I actually prefer the UE5c sound. The UE11 sounds like a combo of the fun and bass of the UE5c with the detail of the UE10, with a bit more of a warm sound signature to it. If that is the case, it would be perfect for me. Now if UE would only reply to my email about custom artwork, I'd be all set.

 

[The Monkey]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wonder if, since UE already has my impressions from my UE-10's then they would be able to use them for the UE-11's without the need for me to go to the audiologist. MtotheDeez (Mike...is this realistic?)

They were able to do that for my UE-5c.

 

[joeshambro]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wonder if, since UE already has my impressions from my UE-10's then they would be able to use them for the UE-11's without the need for me to go to the audiologist. MtotheDeez (Mike...is this realistic?)

UE uses a process called VTM (virtual translation manufacturing). your impressions are actually stored as a 3D model, and then using a process called stereo lithography, they make the shells from that model.

fyi, mike is no longer with ultimate ears.

 

[digihead]

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Originally Posted by joeshambro /img/forum/go_quote.gif UE uses a process called VTM (virtual translation manufacturing). your impressions are actually stored as a 3D model, and then using a process called stereo lithography, they make the shells from that model. fyi, mike is no longer with ultimate ears.

Interesting...any idea what Mike is doing these days? Seemed to be a pretty integral part of the UE company at least early on.

 

[digihead]

Also...bummed that UE couldn't or wouldn't do my requested artwork. Said a cartoon character was too much detail to recreate. I immediately thought of Monkey's UE5c...

I have another idea in to them, lets see what this yields.

Definitely NOT the rock star treatment. Two emails unanswered over the course of four days inquiring about the artwork for the UE11. Called them today to basically just get a 'We can't do that.' When I asked why not it was basically 'they say they won't do it, its too tough'

So much for UE can put anything on there....

 

[immtbiker]

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Originally Posted by joeshambro /img/forum/go_quote.gif fyi, mike is no longer with ultimate ears.

Wow, he was at their table at the 2007 National with a constant smile on his face. Hope his move was a good one for him.

 

[Tyll Hertsens]

I got to spend a little time talking to him about it at the LA/OC Audio Society meet; here's the deal: The lucky little buger evidently has his life well enough in order that he can follow his heart. He felt like there was "something else" out there awaiting him and that working for UE just wasn't what he was called to do at the moment. So he quit. And he's awaiting the muses arrival. Untill then he helps UE out when they need to do a demo and such. He's a free spirit, that's for sure; and I tend to think he's going to find whatever he's looking for. Pretty cool.

On the UE11:

I've just spent all day listening to the 10 vs. 11 and, well.... it's not an obvious call---even though there are some obvious differences. I've read the threads and I think there's some decent zeroing in on the characteristic going on. So, I'm not going to say anything that's not been hinted at already.

The UE11 is a FUN headphone to listen to. It's warm, no doubt, probably to a fault (but that's another story), but I just can't keep a smile off my face while listening to them. I'm pretty averse to anything that's bright and harsh, but there's something in the highs of these cans that's both sparkling AND smooth. Odd! Just great fun to listen to, but I can't put my finger on what's really going on; maybe it has something to do with coherence and time alignment, but quick, articulate highs that are also smooth and musical is a hard to find combination.

But the bass is just too much. It's tight, textured, well damped, and extraordinarily articulate, but it's maybe three dB too much. While I have great fun listening to them, every once in a while my attention is drawn away from the music and to the intensity of the mid and/or upper bass.

However, when I return to the UE10 I find them flat (not neutral, but like flat soda ... stale) and somewhat boring in comparison.

I'm going to spend some time listening to the 10 and 11 again tomorrow, and I'll throw in some 530 and triple fi listening as well, and I'll post again.

I'll repeat: these headphones are FUN to listen to.

 

[random person]

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Originally Posted by digihead /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are times I really hate this place. I'm not the biggest fan of the UE10's, I actually prefer the UE5c sound. The UE11 sounds like a combo of the fun and bass of the UE5c with the detail of the UE10, with a bit more of a warm sound signature to it. If that is the case, it would be perfect for me. Now if UE would only reply to my email about custom artwork, I'd be all set.

Digihead, I just got my 11Pro's today and I of course also own the UE5c's.

I've only listened to them for about an hour but I'd say they are EXACTLY what you are looking for. Much for detail and headroom than the UE5c -- fabulous imaging, a much bigger soundstage, and twinkly highs, married to a bass line that will just bring you on your feet!!!! They are warm, smooth, sparkling, detailed, just plain gorgeous. Like honey in your mouth.

They are exactly what I was looking for and will be perfect for you too!
Now if only I could figure out how to embed a picture of them in this thread I'd be all set!!! But you can see them in my new avatar!! Ain't they gorgeous??