pullman
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Hello everyone
I’ve been using a pair of Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3 Studio which I bought in 2006. Overall I've been happy with the sound but not thrilled. I find that the medium and top ranges sound OK but that the UEs are rather weak in the base range.
In addition, I find and have always found the UEs difficult to use. The metal thread that loops behind the ears doesn't hold the plugs in place very well so they pop out quite frequently. Also, the cables are rather hard and stiff with a "memory effect". This means that when I take the headphones from the case the cable will be really quite curled. The hard material used for the cable also results in microphonics which I dislike a lot.
I’m now intent on spending a bit more on a good pair of IEMs which will last me several years and I seek your advice.
My taste in music is extremely varied - I listen to everything from classical music, to jazz, to rock and pop, to very heavy metal - so ideally I would need headphones which do well with most musical genres.
When I bought the UEs I considered Etymotic ER4 but thought they were a bit pricey since I wasn't sure how much I would listen to music. I also wasn’t sure which of the various sub-models I should get. I am wondering if these are IEMs I should consider now, several years later or if I should look for something else, given my taste in music. The headphones market seems to have exploded in recent years so it's a bit dificult to know what are good brands. Price-wise I think I should stick to about 250 EUR if possible.
Thanks very much in advance for any suggestions
Philip
I’ve been using a pair of Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3 Studio which I bought in 2006. Overall I've been happy with the sound but not thrilled. I find that the medium and top ranges sound OK but that the UEs are rather weak in the base range.
In addition, I find and have always found the UEs difficult to use. The metal thread that loops behind the ears doesn't hold the plugs in place very well so they pop out quite frequently. Also, the cables are rather hard and stiff with a "memory effect". This means that when I take the headphones from the case the cable will be really quite curled. The hard material used for the cable also results in microphonics which I dislike a lot.
I’m now intent on spending a bit more on a good pair of IEMs which will last me several years and I seek your advice.
My taste in music is extremely varied - I listen to everything from classical music, to jazz, to rock and pop, to very heavy metal - so ideally I would need headphones which do well with most musical genres.
When I bought the UEs I considered Etymotic ER4 but thought they were a bit pricey since I wasn't sure how much I would listen to music. I also wasn’t sure which of the various sub-models I should get. I am wondering if these are IEMs I should consider now, several years later or if I should look for something else, given my taste in music. The headphones market seems to have exploded in recent years so it's a bit dificult to know what are good brands. Price-wise I think I should stick to about 250 EUR if possible.
Thanks very much in advance for any suggestions
Philip