theory_87 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 An IEM doesn't necessarily have to use balanced armature drivers. Futuresonics for one uses dynamic drivers and they're as much an IEM as those using armature drivers. no.. i mean persoanlly for me.. nt tt IEM cant use dynamic driver... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Really depends on your taste. Armature drivers need a really good seal though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tok2mi 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 huh? SF is relatively cheaper? LIke how much is the SF5 pro? i thought it ranges around 250-300? BTW whats the diff between dynamic or armature driver? OH btw tested the zen nirvana today. I thought it fared better than e2 and e3. Some comments on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Well, armature drivers are usually used for hearing aids (and more recently, IEMs). Dynamic drivers have a long history of being used in earbuds. Here's a short article from wikipedia Another short discussion can be found here, in our very own forum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koljaho 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 Armature driver has better highs and weaker bass unlike dynamic driver that is opposite of Armature driver. Wonder why there is no IEM with both dynamic and armature. Lol. But there are those IEMs with dual drivers - one for highs and 1 for lows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleLightning 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 i tot shure e5c is a balanced armature + one small dynamic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theory_87 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 huh? SF is relatively cheaper? LIke how much is the SF5 pro? i thought it ranges around 250-300? BTW whats the diff between dynamic or armature driver? OH btw tested the zen nirvana today. I thought it fared better than e2 and e3. Some comments on this? will... sf5 pro is dual driver.. it cost $379 at SE.. but um2 cost $499.. so it the cheaper alternative... Armature driver has better highs and weaker bass unlike dynamic driver that is opposite of Armature driver. Wonder why there is no IEM with both dynamic and armature. Lol. But there are those IEMs with dual drivers - one for highs and 1 for lows. there is.. haha... SF5eb.. the heaviest bass IEM on the planet... dual driver iem, 1 is for mid and hing, the other for bass i tot shure e5c is a balanced armature + one small dynamic? e5 is the same as um2.. both balance armature Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 e5 is the same as um2.. both balance armature They also use the same drivers, if I am not wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theory_87 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 e5 is the same as um2.. both balance armature They also use the same drivers, if I am not wrong. similar bah... but there slight diff in sound... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 There is a "mini" review somewhere in the fourm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xllms 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 huh? SF is relatively cheaper? LIke how much is the SF5 pro? i thought it ranges around 250-300? BTW whats the diff between dynamic or armature driver? OH btw tested the zen nirvana today. I thought it fared better than e2 and e3. Some comments on this? will... sf5 pro is dual driver.. it cost $379 at SE.. but um2 cost $499.. so it the cheaper alternative... but they do sound different? xllms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theory_87 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 huh? SF is relatively cheaper? LIke how much is the SF5 pro? i thought it ranges around 250-300? BTW whats the diff between dynamic or armature driver? OH btw tested the zen nirvana today. I thought it fared better than e2 and e3. Some comments on this? will... sf5 pro is dual driver.. it cost $379 at SE.. but um2 cost $499.. so it the cheaper alternative... but they do sound different? xllms frm words, it seems to be the soundstage diff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cocobean 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2006 Hi Just bought UM1 from jaben, Love it!! You should get too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleLightning 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2006 UM1... WOOHOO~~~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xllms 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2006 huh? SF is relatively cheaper? LIke how much is the SF5 pro? i thought it ranges around 250-300? BTW whats the diff between dynamic or armature driver? OH btw tested the zen nirvana today. I thought it fared better than e2 and e3. Some comments on this? will... sf5 pro is dual driver.. it cost $379 at SE.. but um2 cost $499.. so it the cheaper alternative... but they do sound different? xllms frm words, it seems to be the soundstage diff more than soundstage is different...SF5pro is definitely cleaner sonically...abit less bass, abit less body and warmth, a bit more clarity, abit less LIVE! feel...personally, more groovy than UM2 i wont hesitate to buy SF5pro if it is build like the UM2 xllms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
