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I reckon I'm one of a very few, if any, that have had a chance to listen to both of these top-of-the-line IEMs. It's a tough job etc. I thought I oughta post some impressions for those interested in shelling out big bucks on tiny cans.
I've had my UE10s for quite some time now and LOVE them I think they are the best audio transducers I've ever heard. I was thrilled when Mike Santucci of Sensaphonics agreed to a little trade: a Micro Stack for a pair of ProPhonic SOFT 2X IEMs. They came yesterday, and I've had enough time switching back and forth to get a good first impression. And they are VERY good, too. In fact, the most difficult part of testing these cans is that it takes so much fidgeting to switch between them that you don't get a quick comparison, so you have to listen for a while on one, then listen for a while on the other.
Both these cans are world class. Both have very good extension at both the high and low end, and are well balanced and integrated; meaning both are seemless and smooth through the entire frequency responce range. To my ear the UE10 is a slightly warmer and rounder sound than the 2X. They might be a touch too full in the bass, but only ever so slightly and certainly without a whiff of bloat. And the mids seem to be a bit lusher than the 2X. The impression I got of the 2X was that they were slightly dry sounding in comparison, but I got no sense of withdrawn midrange at all.
The 2X is a soft silicon earpiece, the UE10 is a harder but still slightly flexable appliance. (I think you have some options from Ultimate Ears there.) The 2X was a little more difficult to insert as it squished around a little bit, the UE10 could be pushed in with a bit more authority, though a little less comfort during insert. Both these cans were comfortable installed, but the edge here may go with the 2X as its a little more compliant during jaw movements. It was easier to take out the UE10 as the earpieces I have are slightly larger and stiffer than the 2X and therefor a little easier to get a grip on to tug out.
In summary I'd say that both are great. Go for the UE10 if you like things a little lush, the 2X if you like things articulate. Or get both. After all, if you can afford one...
I've had my UE10s for quite some time now and LOVE them I think they are the best audio transducers I've ever heard. I was thrilled when Mike Santucci of Sensaphonics agreed to a little trade: a Micro Stack for a pair of ProPhonic SOFT 2X IEMs. They came yesterday, and I've had enough time switching back and forth to get a good first impression. And they are VERY good, too. In fact, the most difficult part of testing these cans is that it takes so much fidgeting to switch between them that you don't get a quick comparison, so you have to listen for a while on one, then listen for a while on the other.
Both these cans are world class. Both have very good extension at both the high and low end, and are well balanced and integrated; meaning both are seemless and smooth through the entire frequency responce range. To my ear the UE10 is a slightly warmer and rounder sound than the 2X. They might be a touch too full in the bass, but only ever so slightly and certainly without a whiff of bloat. And the mids seem to be a bit lusher than the 2X. The impression I got of the 2X was that they were slightly dry sounding in comparison, but I got no sense of withdrawn midrange at all.
The 2X is a soft silicon earpiece, the UE10 is a harder but still slightly flexable appliance. (I think you have some options from Ultimate Ears there.) The 2X was a little more difficult to insert as it squished around a little bit, the UE10 could be pushed in with a bit more authority, though a little less comfort during insert. Both these cans were comfortable installed, but the edge here may go with the 2X as its a little more compliant during jaw movements. It was easier to take out the UE10 as the earpieces I have are slightly larger and stiffer than the 2X and therefor a little easier to get a grip on to tug out.
In summary I'd say that both are great. Go for the UE10 if you like things a little lush, the 2X if you like things articulate. Or get both. After all, if you can afford one...