Logitech UE6000

[Firmestpiano]

Just bought a pair for 50. Thought for the price, what the heck, might as well give them a listen for that price. Cant wait till they get here, intrigued to hear what they sound like.

 

[luberconn]

i dunno about very sensitive.  i've seen them rated at 50ohm and 32ohm.  i dont know who to believe. 
 
http://www.engadget.com/products/logitech/ue/6000/specs/
 
http://www.cnet.com/products/logitech-ue-6000/specs/

 

[subguy812]

  UE6000s are very sensitive, most mobile devices can power them pretty well - even my Nexus 4 (which had garbage output) was ok at full volume
 
You dont need a dedicated amp as much with these cans, theyre very good for portable use imo. 

Sorry I can't agree...it takes a lot of volume out of my X5 and I think it really comes alive with an amp

 

[Sleep Mode zZ]

  i dunno about very sensitive.  i've seen them rated at 50ohm and 32ohm.  i dont know who to believe. 
 
http://www.engadget.com/products/logitech/ue/6000/specs/
 
http://www.cnet.com/products/logitech-ue-6000/specs/

Logitech reports 50ohm, ANC enabled. Tyll at Inner Fidelity reports (ANC off):

 Impedance and phase plots show these these headphones to be nicely behaved. Nominal impedance of the UE6000 is about 52 Ohms, with the UE9000 about 5 Ohms higher. Voltage required to achieve 90dBspl at the ear for both headphones was about 50mVrms, which makes them fairly easy to achieve solid listening levels with portable devices. The isolation and efficiency (not to mention the great sound quality) of these headphones makes them ideal for portable applications.

 

[djmuzi]

Headphone output power. HTC, iPhone.... And the quiet rest

 

[faisal2003456]

  ^^^what source are you using for your UE6000?  i needed an amp with my galaxy s3.  i too thought it lacked power and overall volum..... but just picked up an LG G3 and they dont seem to need an amp paired with the G3

I tried my phone, my laptop, and my magni+modi. My phone is pretty weak, so I'm not surprised. However, with the noise cancellation on they excel at low volume (sort of) listening. I think I'm going to get an Audioquest Dragonfly for them as I can't find anything cheaper to pair with them.

The Magni+Modi obviously drives it excellently.

 

[subguy812]

 
I tried my phone, my laptop, and my magni+modi. My phone is pretty weak, so I'm not surprised. However, with the noise cancellation on they excel at low volume (sort of) listening. I think I'm going to get an Audioquest Dragonfly for them as I can't find anything cheaper to pair with them.

The Magni+Modi obviously drives it excellently.

 

 
I tried my phone, my laptop, and my magni+modi. My phone is pretty weak, so I'm not surprised. However, with the noise cancellation on they excel at low volume (sort of) listening. I think I'm going to get an Audioquest Dragonfly for them as I can't find anything cheaper to pair with them.

The Magni+Modi obviously drives it excellently.

maybe fiio e11 for portable...I .have one and it does a good job

 

[faisal2003456]

   
maybe fiio e11 for portable...I .have one and it does a good job

I meant transportable, sorry. I'm fine with the low volume out of the phone and I have my IEMs for that. I ordered a Dragonfly off of eBay (other choice was the e10k, there are literally no options for a small portable amp/dac under $75). We'll see how it goes.

 

[faisal2003456]

Laptop->Non-trash USB cable->Modi->Non-trash RCA cables->Magni->UE6000 vs. LG Optimus L90-->UE6000 (

Unamped/no NC:
Isolation: A+;
Bass: Great; Mids: Slightly recessed, but still pretty neutral; Highs: Slight roll-off;
Volume: Low listening, but still detailed
 
Unamped/NC:
Isolation: AA;
Bass: Thumpy and fun, a little too boomy; Mids: Clearer, definite improvement; Highs: Sharper;
Volume: Perfect, the increase in power definitely made the sound better
 
Amped/no NC:
Isolation AA (Volume helps a lot);
Bass: Deeper reaching; Mids: Clearest, with slight recession; Highs: Still rolled-off no change;
Volume: Infinite
 
Amped/NC:
Isolation: AAA (can't hear anything around me at all);
Bass: Boomy, slightly deeper reaching; Mids: Forward and very much so; Highs: Odd, but worst of all combinations
Volume: Infinite+1
 
Preferred Listening Modes: No amp: NC on, With amp: NC off. Clearly, I feel like they benefit from some juice.
Also, the NC mode isn't as bad as most people would have you believe.

 

[caprimulgus]

 
Preferred Listening Modes: No amp: NC on, With amp: NC off. Clearly, I feel like they benefit from some juice.
Also, the NC mode isn't as bad as most people would have you believe.

 
the NC mode is basically an internal amp (with eq/colouration), hence your findings. when paired with a vastly superior amp, double amping it with the internal amp is probably going to detract from the better amp.
 
passive mode with an external amp is definitely best way to listen to them in my opinion. but yes, as you say, unamped with NC is not too bad.

 

[djmuzi]

Hmm NC only makes low frequencies s bit quieter, but everything else I can hear clearly, especially voices. Though volume and the overblown bass help a lot to outblow surrounding noise

 

[DisCHORDDubstep]

Hmm NC only makes low frequencies s bit quieter, but everything else I can hear clearly, especially voices. Though volume and the overblown bass help a lot to outblow surrounding noise

low frequency is definitely what it targets, and it doesn't do half bad. It will block out all of the low frequency droning in a car or on a bus quite effectively with ANC mode on.

 

[benjitb]

I got the Logitech UE 6000 last week, my immpressions were that the sound of the UE 6000 was a bit too jumpy, lively and bass oriented. Behind the veil of all that excitment was a clear defined sound but unfortunately the fit of the headphone combined with the clouded sound signature meant it was not the headphone for me.
 
Ideally if i were to redesign it, i'd take away the fancy stuff, make the detail at the forfront, remove the bass and lighten the load.
 
Again, thanks for the help before, my search starts again. I may get some open headphones for home, although these are tricky trying in store.
On a seperate note I heard the B & W 7's, they were very expensive but wow, what a sound.

 

[djmuzi]

I have a open headphone Sennheiser HD558 as well. You can't compare them. Open headphone is a open headphone The 6000 is closed

 

[DisCHORDDubstep]

I got the Logitech UE 6000 last week, my immpressions were that the sound of the UE 6000 was a bit too jumpy, lively and bass oriented. Behind the veil of all that excitment was a clear defined sound but unfortunately the fit of the headphone combined with the clouded sound signature meant it was not the headphone for me.

Ideally if i were to redesign it, i'd take away the fancy stuff, make the detail at the forfront, remove the bass and lighten the load.

Again, thanks for the help before, my search starts again. I may get some open headphones for home, although these are tricky trying in store.
On a seperate note I heard the B & W 7's, they were very expensive but wow, what a sound.

so you enjoy an analytical sound I assume... For an open back headphone for home, try the AKG K702/K701 if you can.