[saab]

Well, after debating with myself for a while I finally bit the bullet on the Ultimate Ears UE5c. I got the impressions done for free from a local audiologist, and sent them in. I ordered the phones from HeadRoom, taking full advantage of the 10% discount for contributing members. I also got free shipling from UE, so all in all, my total out of pocket for these was $495.

After dropping this much, the wait was excrutiating; but when I cam home from work a week and a half later, and there was a fedex box waiting for me, my heart started thumping, all the while my wife telling me I am crazy.

I am still getting used to the fit and feel, but I can definately say that these are truly a piece of work. Beautifully crafted, and they feel like they will last a lifetime.

The sound is something else. I have never heard such wonderful, lush music straight from my iPod. Deep, full sound with all the detail I can ever hope to hear. I am now an official member of Team UE5c. These things are amazing.

And now, what you have been waiting for:

Pics

This is the carrying case

The 'phones in their case

This is the iPod in the case

And another

Oh yeah, I also picked up Bower's eggo d55

All I can say is that I am extremely content. I know my upgrading will now be limited, as I can never sell these.

Thanks HeadRoom and UE, together you have made this a fantastic experience.
-John

 

[J-Pak]

Are you driving them straight out of the headphone out on the iPod?

 

[Jahn]

I love how they stamped your initials on the IEMs, nice touch! Congrats!

 

[saab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Pak Are you driving them straight out of the headphone out on the iPod?

For the moment I am. I might try it with an amp down the road, but there is supposedly very minimal improvement. For the time being, they sound absolutely wonderful.

-John

 

[saab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jahn I love how they stamped your initials on the IEMs, nice touch! Congrats!

Thanks, and I sure don't have to worry about tips comming off in my ear canals Jahn

Thanks
-John

 

[Dunbar]

I'd be interested to see how white UE's look being worn.

 

[MarcusH]

Awww finally! Congrats!

So how is the fit of your new babies? You said you got your impressions made somehow the same way I had - like an in-between of "chewing" and an open mouth. I hope that everything's fine for you.

It's been almost two weeks, so mine should arrive next week

BTW these phones look fantastic - enjoy them!

Ciao,
Marcus

 

[saab]

I will take some pics of them in my ears and have them up by monday.

The fit is fantastic. It is still taking some getting used to, but I do not expect to send them back. (ymmv)

-John

 

[rx7_fan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by saab For the moment I am. I might try it with an amp down the road, but there is supposedly very minimal improvement. For the time being, they sound absolutely wonderful. -John

Actually an amp improved them quite a bit. I used Ray Samuels' Hornet w/ my UE5c and it was really good. I spent like 3 hours on Saturday with them and like an 2 hours on Sunday. So 5 hours with the hornet all together, and really, the ipod internal amp doesn't come close to Ray's amp.

 

[saab]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx7_fan Actually an amp improved them quite a bit. I used Ray Samuels' Hornet w/ my UE5c and it was really good. I spent like 3 hours on Saturday with them and like an 2 hours on Sunday. So 5 hours with the hornet all together, and really, the ipod internal amp doesn't come close to Ray's amp.

Great, thanks. This is just what I did not want to read.

I can't imagine them being much better, so for now I am just going to enjoy.

They are still unbelievable with a subpar amplifier. I can no longer claim the iPod to be weak on bass, especially once the files have been mp3 gained. This made a huge difference.

-John

 

[warpdriver]

Congrats!

 

[MrSlacker]

those look nice! congrats man, now you just need an amp

 

[discord]

I wonder how those compare to UE10s.

 

[solvexyz]

so does this UE5c came with pouch? I noticed it came with a carrying pouch before.

By the way, how is the fit? And you did open your mouth wide open when you were taking your impression right? I heard the wider you open, the tighter the fit it will be.

I am going to take my ear impression on Monday, and I am excited.

 

[EricP]

Glad to help fund your purchase