Jim Barry
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Hi folks, this is my first post so be gentle
Let me start by saying I'm a big fan of the Beyerdynamic DT 770 (80 ohm). It approaches sonic perfection for me. I love the slamming bass and crisp treble. I like them so much I bought a second pair to use at work. I guess you could say I'm a basshead
but I need treble extension as well.
Anyway, I could do with something a little more portable for travelling. I will mainly be using the Creative Zen Micro or MuVo TX. I bought the Shure E2c a while back and was very disappointed. To say they are forward in the midrange would be quite an understatement, and they are severely rolled off in the highs. The bass is not exactly abundant either. That whole business with the wax-guards is really irritating, too.
From what I have read, the Westone UM2 is one of the best IEMs around, especially for folks that like bass. But is it good, deep, tight bass, or big flabby bass? And I've read that it's still a bit rolled off at the top end, is that true?
Basically, am I going to like the UM2 or will it be a waste of $300? I know it won't be as good as proper cans, but will it be nearly as good? Also, what about the sensitivity? 119 dB/mW seems awfully sensitive. The DT 770 is 96 dB SPL, which is great because any noise from the player falls below the threshold of hearing. But with the UM2 it seems likely that I'm going to start hearing hiss and noise from the hard disk electronics. I don't really want to have to carry an attenuator around with me.
Thanks!
Let me start by saying I'm a big fan of the Beyerdynamic DT 770 (80 ohm). It approaches sonic perfection for me. I love the slamming bass and crisp treble. I like them so much I bought a second pair to use at work. I guess you could say I'm a basshead
Anyway, I could do with something a little more portable for travelling. I will mainly be using the Creative Zen Micro or MuVo TX. I bought the Shure E2c a while back and was very disappointed. To say they are forward in the midrange would be quite an understatement, and they are severely rolled off in the highs. The bass is not exactly abundant either. That whole business with the wax-guards is really irritating, too.
From what I have read, the Westone UM2 is one of the best IEMs around, especially for folks that like bass. But is it good, deep, tight bass, or big flabby bass? And I've read that it's still a bit rolled off at the top end, is that true?
Basically, am I going to like the UM2 or will it be a waste of $300? I know it won't be as good as proper cans, but will it be nearly as good? Also, what about the sensitivity? 119 dB/mW seems awfully sensitive. The DT 770 is 96 dB SPL, which is great because any noise from the player falls below the threshold of hearing. But with the UM2 it seems likely that I'm going to start hearing hiss and noise from the hard disk electronics. I don't really want to have to carry an attenuator around with me.
Thanks!