freeone-j
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Yes I agree, most would not a have fit issue w/images (X5 or 10)!
Originally Posted by freeone-j /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes I agree, most would not a have fit issue w/images (X5 or 10)! |
Originally Posted by freeone-j /img/forum/go_quote.gif Received my X5s Thurs. and I was very disappointed in the sound, at first! After 100hrs of burn-in, I'm truly enjoying their sound signature. |
Originally Posted by James Crysis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Would anyone be able to quickly compare these to Westone UM1's? I'm having a hard time choosing between a second hand X5 or a new Westone UM1 which work out to be able the same price. The one thing that's stopping me from getting a UM1 is that people say that it can be a little light on bass. I listen to Rock, Gothic Rock, some Metal, Drum 'n' Bass and some others. Which would be the best for these types of music? Also, the little things stopping from getting the X5 are the cable tangling and microphonics, and I wasn't sure if it would be good for sports, (because of the cable and the design (would they come out easier because they are not over the ear?)). |
Originally Posted by scompton /img/forum/go_quote.gif What sports are you going to use them with? I can't really imagine participating in any sports while wearing an IEM. The UM1 wins on comfort, the X5 wins for the sound, both by long shots. The UM1 sounds muddy compared to the X5. The X5 has better treble extension, slightly better bass extension and much better detail thoughout. With comply tips, microphonics are greatly reduced and you can wear them with the cables over your ears, it's just a little awkward unil you get the hang of it. For me, if I had to only own one, it would probably be the UM1 because of the comfort. There are times I just can't stick an IEM down as far down my ear canal. I've never had a problem with the UM1, I've used them for 8 hours straight. The X5 is a little uncomfortable on my ear lobe because of the diameter of the barrel. With the stock tips, they are uncomfortable to my ear canals after 3-4 hours. I haven't used the comply tips on a long plane trip yet so I'm not sure how they will stand up comfortwise. I'm also not sure how the X5 will hold up for me once pollen season starts. One other thing, the X5 doesn't do to well under a hat and the UM1 does. |
Originally Posted by Rip N' Burn /img/forum/go_quote.gif I personally wouldn't use the X5's for sporting activities because of the way they stick out of the ear. The UM1's are supposed to be better for use with sports. I have the Westone 3's and are the most comfortable iem I have ever worn. I never heard the UM1's but I can vouch for superb sound quality that the X5's produce. |