Which has a more AKG midrange? Shure E4 or UE Super.Fi 5 Pro?

[philodox]

Well, that is basically the whole question. It seems that most people prefer the Shure's treble and the UE's bass, what about the mids?

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

What do you mean by "AKG" midrange?

Do you mean "detail?"

-Matt

 

[Imyourzero]

Maybe he wants to know which one has the more prominent or lush midrange, since the AKG signature is known to be exactly that. Just guessing, though.

 

[ReDVsion]

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Originally Posted by Imyourzero Maybe he wants to know which one has the more prominent or lush midrange, since the AKG signature is known to be exactly that. Just guessing, though.

Yup. You got it. Sigh... I pity the uninitiated.

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

Well, I can't speak for the shures, but the bottom-end and lower-mids of the Super-Fi's tend to dominate the presentation.

They probably aren't more detailed than the shures, though, just from what I've read.

Compared to other headphones in their price range, the Super-Fi's are not that detailed.

-Matt

 

[Jmmmmm]

It sounds to me that the superfi's midrange is more forward than the shure midrange.

 

[philodox]

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Originally Posted by Imyourzero Maybe he wants to know which one has the more prominent or lush midrange, since the AKG signature is known to be exactly that. Just guessing, though.

Good guess.

Hmmm... looks like a tough choice. I like my midrange forward, but I am worried about the UE's bass being overpowering compared to what I am used to and I do like detail.

 

[elnero]

I would say the E4c's midrange is definately a bit on the forward side but overall the E4c's are proving to have a very nice balanced sound that is tight, punchy and a lot of fun.

 

[philodox]

elnero: Sounds like what I am looking for... but now I've been reading the UM2 threads.

I hate this.

 

[CaptainChet]

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Originally Posted by philodox elnero: Sounds like what I am looking for... but now I've been reading the UM2 threads. I hate this.

Yes, the UM2 are, IMHO, a far better choice than the UE5! I haven't tried the Shure's (yet) but I would would read my review of the UE's before making a commitment that you might not be able to change.