[TheMarchingMule]

Oh snap lol yeah, forgot about the UM1/UM2 from Westone. Go search for reviews/threads about them here.

 

[ozz]

the sfi5pro is great for rock.

 

[virusvoodoo]

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Originally Posted by RH Customs /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lot's of ideas, keep them rollin in. I plan on buying within the next week. So from what I can tell the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5EB's look like the current favorite.

I think you'd be better off with the Super.fi 5 Pro's as the Super.fi 5 EB's are too bassy, almost too overwhelming for the rest of the dynamic range. Super.fi 5 Pro's are next best IEM's with lots of bass behind the Super.fi 5 EB's and Shure E5C's.

 

[mastercheif]

The Super.fi 5 EB would dystroy a lot of the music you listen to (in a bad way). If you want bass, go for the Super.fi 5 pro.

 

[nfsu]

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Shure E4C (420 is the new model name? I forgot)

Rather 310
If you have Zen Micro, SF5s will prob. sound better. Zen provide extremly clean sound with recessed bass and highs. With E4cs it won't provide warm sound.

 

[TheRH]

I think the UM1's look like a better solution and kinder on my wallet.

 

[Walie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RH Customs /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think the UM1's look like a better solution and kinder on my wallet.

And why do you say that?

 

[BIG POPPA]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RH Customs /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think the UM1's look like a better solution and kinder on my wallet.

I have them, I am happy with them for their price point. You'll never think you paid too much

 

[audiomagnate]

UM1s come very close.

 

[Inkmo]

dude if no one has said it yet, my marshmallows hit 30hz loud and clear with no problem. so there you go. 20 bucks.

 

[AzN1337c0d3r]

50 Hz isn't that hard for an IEM to generate. Almost all the IEMs I've had go down that far. (Apple in-ears, Sony EX71s, E2c, E3c, ER6i, iM616). I've also had the chance to audition my friend's Super.Fi 3 and ER4P and I'm sure those go down that far too (although the ER4P did sound kinda anemic down there probably because the highs were too much for me).

There is a huge difference between being able to hear low-frequency and feeling it. This is what I love about having a good set of headphones and speakers.

It really depends on what kind of sound character you're looking for. SF5s are pretty good set of IEMs but they're just a tad bit over your price range? SF3s would prolly be your best bet.

 

[TheRH]

I agree there is a huge differnce in feeling and hearing that low end. I had though about the SF3's but was not sure. So many choices which would you say has a smoother range and has a failry good amount of low end?

 

[TheRH]

I think I have narrowed it down to the SF3's and the UM1's. Of the two which has a smoother range?

 

[nfsu]

UM1s have better end and brilliant mids, but IMO SF3s sound more natural and have better higs. Go for UM1s

 

[Culverin]

and because if i don't, somebody will.

marshmellows.
dirt cheap
and bassy