[kostalex]

I like my ER-4S very much. It sounds very nice with custom molds. I prefer it to Shure E500, Westone UM2, Sleek-Audio SA6. I am thinking to improve it further with APS Ety cable.

But I do not like it for portable use. So I am complimenting it with Shire E500, which suites portable needs better. And I found that ER-4S, APS cable and E500 total cost is close to the UltimateEars UE10 (or UE11), which is likely good for portable. I like the idea to have a single IEM for both stationary and portable use.

But I am not sure if I will benefit soundwise replacing two very good IEMs with the single best IEM.

Please, qualified votes only. Guess-works are also welcome as regular posts without voting.

Note: as I wrote before I like ER-4S very much. So included to every pair here.

 

[nettokung]

UE11 Pro's the only one for me now

 

[kostalex]

Wow! First time poster is an UE11 owner!

 

[nettokung]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kostalex /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow! First time poster is an UE11 owner!

I really like to read than write.

 

[tonyep]

ue11 for me

 

[grawk]

If you're in it for a hobby, more headphones is better than fewer. If you're in it to listen to music, then going straight to the top is best

 

[EyeAmEye]

The answer is regardless of which way you go, you will second guess yourself. If you go straight to the top and settle with just one, be it UE10 or UE11, you will wonder if that particular sound signature is best for you. If you go with a variety of second tier phones, you will wonder what "the best" has to offer.

Solution? Buy UE10 & UE11 (from what I read on the boards they are quite different), and a nice variety of the second tier

Hell, I'm so indecisive that I am considering sending in my UE11 for the second complete overall of artwork, so who am I to advise

 

[thread]

Quote:

Originally Posted by grawk /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you're in it for a hobby, more headphones is better than fewer. If you're in it to listen to music, then going straight to the top is best

Brilliant! I must be in it for the music then judging from my sig and equipment (UE11, Edition 9, etc...)

I voted for the top UE customs cuz that's the route I took.

 

[grawk]

Well, top of what you can afford, or what you're looking for, not necessarily top of the product line.

 

[slowth]

+1 to most of the comments..

if you need/enjoy both fun and analytical, ety with superfreq(ML). Only analytical, etc with LW or Freqshow(MM).

Of course, if you can afford the best, then ue10 and ue11.

Ue11 are superb for great dynamics and engaging music. UE10 is supposed to be reference standard if i'm not wrong; "music-as-it-is" kinda sound.

 

[user1029]

get UE11s and be done with it

 

[kostalex]

12 votes total and no votes for Shure yet... Do you guys prefer low-priced customs due to the comfort rather than SQ superioity?

 

[slowth]

to me, my "lowpriceed" customs sound better thann the 530s...

 

[FrederikS|TPU]

I would definitely get one of the combos of a custom and the ER-4S with APS cable. The ER-4S are very special so I would keep them. You could spice things up by adding a fun sounding pair of customs to your inventory, sort of getting the best of both worlds without having to spend $1100 for a pair of UE customs with no refit guarantee.

 

[krmathis]

x? on the UE11 Pro.
From what I have read its in a clear league of its own when it comes to IEM's. Hence should be a safe choice.