Nice. I bought based on reviews. I actually wanted to try the 1+2, but wasn't exactly on board with the snobbery in the forums or the sales approach. I figured if you spend a premium on a product you should get premium service. It is a far cry in today's world. Why can't people be more helpful and considerate? Isn't that the story. Back to the topic at hand, I bought based on reviews and some information from private messages I've sent back and forth between members in this post. I've got a few of the more popular (universal) IEMs at the moment...JH Roxanne, Shure 846, ASG2...and soon the Mentor. The Mentor isn't really one of the IEMs that gets alot of mention on the forums here, but that is ok. I hear decent things about the UM sound and wanted to try one of their newest offerings. It's still quite a wait, even for a pair of universal. It's been about 6 weeks.
I also see from your profile that you listen to similar types of music.
I've heard about the 1plus2, but I've never looked at it in depth. You've certainly piqued my curiosity regarding these IEMs. I do agree that premium prices should command a certain standard of service. Moreover, some of the flagship IEMs are going for really high prices (~1k). For example, the SE846s are certainly a quality sounding IEM; I really hope to purchase a set one day. Still, it's a shame it could not be produced in a sturdier, classier looking body. The same can be said for some of the other TOTL universals (Westone W50, W60). Anyway, I digress.
Yep, the Mentors are certainly not very prominent on Head-Fi. Maybe it's because of its sound signature, which is more akin to a JH16 than the Miracles. In that way, the Mentor is to the JH16 as the Miracle is to the JH13. Prior to the introduction of the Roxannes, I had the feeling that the JH13 was the de facto JH flagship instead of its bigger brother.
Anyway, the reviews and impressions were rather spot on. The Mentors are certainly an extremely fun, but well controlled IEM. Bass does not get mushy or overloaded - they are punchy, but carry a fair bit of weight. Treble is essentially extended, with sparkling highs that do not approach sibilance. Just what I'd like and expect in a TOTL IEM.
They fit well with dance music, which is a passion you and I share. I'm sure you'll love them, as they can be a very engaging earphone for those uplifting, euphoric dance tracks.
Still, 6 weeks seems to be a long, long wait for a pair of universals. Like you, I'm eagerly awaiting on a new flagship; for me, it's the Roxannes. I actually bought these without ever auditioning them. I listened to the JH13 FP, and based on comparisons between the 2, I think they could be awesome IEMs. I do hope you get your Mentors soon. At least you can finally enjoy them, and you could also post your impressions between the 2.
