[enzoferrari650]

I was wondering which one sounds better IYO (in your opinion). I'm thinking of switching to westone um2's. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[TenaciousO]

I only got to try the er4p for a short period, but imo, the um2 is MUCH better. It sounds like a full size headphone, which you cannot say for the er4p. The etys excel at detail, but I feel the um2 is a much better all around performer - and extremely comfortable as well!

 

[enzoferrari650]

how close do you think the highs on the um2's are compared to the er4p's?

 

[knuxed]

I wud say the UM2s also are much better.The highs are quite good but at times can be shrilly,but comparing to the ER4P,the Westies are a much better deal

 

[enzoferrari650]

what about between um2's and shure e5c's. The e5c's are only a tad bit more expensive. I have heard that most people who have tried both prefer the um2's though. Saying that the um2's have slightly clearer highs and more controlled bass and have very leveled sound throught the spectum.

 

[knuxed]

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Originally Posted by enzoferrari650 what about between um2's and shure e5c's. The e5c's are only a tad bit more expensive. I have heard that most people who have tried both prefer the um2's though. Saying that the um2's have slightly clearer highs and more controlled bass and have very leveled sound throught the spectum.

The Westone are more warmer in sound.And by the looking at the package,its gives more value for money as they give u the damn cool carrying case with Oto-Ease and stuff.

 

[enzoferrari650]

now i need to know how the e5's compare to um2s in terms of concealment. I need them to be as hard to spot as possible. For school puposes. I realize that the e5c's are more concealed but by how much? now if people say that the e5's are just not as good as e5's in terms of sound quality and the e5's are more concealed, I wouldnt have anything to think about. But the problem is that the e5's are more concealed but the um2's seem to favor people more in terms of sound for the people who have heard both.

 

[knuxed]

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Originally Posted by enzoferrari650 now i need to know how the e5's compare to um2s in terms of concealment. I need them to be as hard to spot as possible. For school puposes. I realize that the e5c's are more concealed but by how much? now if people say that the e5's are just not as good as e5's in terms of sound quality and the e5's are more concealed, I wouldnt have anything to think about. But the problem is that the e5's are more concealed but the um2's seem to favor people more in terms of sound for the people who have heard both.

I think by the looks of it,I would go for the Shure E5Cs as from the pics i c,its looks more flatter,thus,it can be hid easier.Come on lah,would u rather be enjoying better music quality but be wary wheter u would be caught by yer teacher or not

 

[enzoferrari650]

well if the um2's really sound better and they're not sticking out too much, then i'd just buy like sony ex71's to listen to in class so even if the teacher does catch me and take them away, i'm not afraid they're gonna lose a pair of 350 dollar earphones. Plus, its not like I could listen that carefully during class, since i'd prlbly be worried about the teacher catching me. But I still dont want the um2's to stick out too much even for regular use.

 

[bLue_oNioN]

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Originally Posted by knuxed The Westone are more warmer in sound.And by the looking at the package,its gives more value for money as they give u the damn cool carrying case with Oto-Ease and stuff.

knuxed - I am assuming you were able to extensively audition both the Shure E5 and Westone UM-2. Could you elaborate as to thoughts you had on the differences between the two?

 

[rabbitsfoot]

I prefer the UM2's over the E5's and ER4 in all areas-sound, comfort, looks-they stick out LESS than the E5's.

 

[hazmat]

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Originally Posted by knuxed The Westone are more warmer in sound.And by the looking at the package,its gives more value for money as they give u the damn cool carrying case with Oto-Ease and stuff.

Wow, they come in an Altoids tin?

 

[rabbitsfoot]

That would be a waterproof "UBER" Altoids tin though.

 

[hazmat]

Hmmm, now to find some sort of gasket to make my Altoids Citrus Sours tin that I keep my ER-4's in water-proof.

 

[bLue_oNioN]

Is that box just plastic that shuts very tightly, or is it actually lined with rubber and polished?