[spickerish]

Hi, I would like to purchase my first real IEM. And I have narrowed it down to these four: UE Super.fi 5pro, Westone UM2, Shure SE210 and Etymotic ER6i.
I will NOT be using an Amp, so I don't want something that needs one to sound decent. I will be pairing it with an iPod 5G video.
I mainly listen to all sorts of rock (AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Metallica), country (Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan), some rap and stuff like Pearl Jam and Death Cab For Cutie, but you can also find just about every type of music in my collection.
Comfort is not all to important, but it would be nice to have something comfortable.
I live in the Netherlands so it is pretty hard to get IEM's for a decent price, but I have found prices for these 4 that fit my budget (though the UM2 might be a bit to expensive).
So help me out and I will be very grateful

 

[zaki1989]

UM2-> great with cold Ipod

 

[Danosaurus]

I much prefer the UM2s over the Super.fi 5 Pros with my Ipod. But the Sleek SA6 is even better, and a little less money.

 

[zaki1989]

or qJays..:]

 

[spickerish]

I can't get the SA6 or q-Jays for a price in my budget. I was thinking about getting the super.fi 5 pro's 'cause they are $50 cheaper than the westone's. But how do they sound unamped?

 

[zomas65]

it's for me a big mistery read that 3 persons out 7 prefer ue sf5pro: guys, are you sure about this? I own both ue and um2 and, believe me, there is no comparison!

 

[sidewinder]

Definately super.fi over the UM2.

 

[fhuang]

i have/had all four but tell you what, do not get se210. it sounds bad and the cable is even worse. it breaks almost every 3 months. i love my super-fi pro the best.

 

[intoflatlines]

The SE210 isn't even on the same level as the other IEMs, the same might be said about the ER6i.

 

[spickerish]

I think I'll get te super.fi 5's, the removeable cable is such a huge bonus. But which tips would you recommend for them, I don't have the money to keep buying new foamies.

 

[Pianist]

Something else to consider:

Head-Direct.com
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/pic...st-iem-319619/

 

[jinx20001]

no doubt Ultimate Ears has my vote here, the extra driver does make a difference in your genre's of music choice

 

[intoflatlines]

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Originally Posted by spickerish /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think I'll get te super.fi 5's, the removeable cable is such a huge bonus. But which tips would you recommend for them, I don't have the money to keep buying new foamies.

Some people can get the Shure olives to work with their SF5 Pro but I don't like it. I am curious about those Comply tips.