xenocide 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 Hi guys, i've just bought a Creative Zen Vision:M was looking to get a pair of IEM earphones to go with it. i know this questions has been asked lotsa lotsa times (the forum encourage postings) i'm actually looking at the UM1. Haven't really heard it but read alot of reviews about it. I like listening to techno, metal, rock, hip hop and Bossa Nova Jazz... wat other In-Ear earphones can u guys recommand me? Appreciate with links so i can search and read more. Thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 (edited) For the price, UM1 is really one of the best choices. You may want the ER6i though, which has an entirely different sound signature (more analytical). The CK7 is a (slightly) cheaper alternative, although it is not a true IEM, it has isolation properties as it is a canal phone. The CK7also another analytical IEM. The E2 and Super fi. 3 are the last "mainstream" alternatives, being much bassier (though the E2 is rather muddy/uncontrolled). Of course, you may want a less common/more exotic one, like the d-JAYs, or the iM716 (which theory_87 will rave about), that is rather much the most value-for-money, being in between the ER6i and ER4 (when used at the HD-mode) at a much lower cost. The bass mode on the iM716 will make it more like a Shure model though. THe iM716, may not be really appealing to you though, given that you prefer bass-heavy tunes. In the end though, it is really up to you and your personal preferences. Do audition some before buying. May want to refer to the following threads: E2 & UM1 (my first post) ER6i & UM1 Or you could go over to headfi for an endless number of articles and comparisons. Edited July 6, 2006 by aaron-xp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dle4e_2005 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 IM716 costs less than UM1 and ER6i.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallraen 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 im716 cost less? where to buy? i keep seeing them online at like US$139 , where as i can get the um1 at about SG$170-180.... eh am i looking at the wrong sites? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dle4e_2005 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 i got it for sg$140+ frm amazon(plus shipping to Singapore all tat liao)........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenocide 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 thanks for all the replies. i'll be going down to either Jaben or SE to test them out on my player. Do they allow us to use our mp3 players? hope to get something worth the dough. still not used to the jargons u ppl typed heez... CK7, ER6i, iM716 etc... gotta do lotsa searching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dle4e_2005 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 they allow us to use our mp3 players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralli`fto 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 i got it for sg$140+ frm amazon(plus shipping to Singapore all tat liao)........ The UM1 is not much more expensive and you get local warranty and dun have to wait till it ships over. =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 thanks for all the replies. i'll be going down to either Jaben or SE to test them out on my player. Do they allow us to use our mp3 players? hope to get something worth the dough. still not used to the jargons u ppl typed heez... CK7, ER6i, iM716 etc... gotta do lotsa searching Audio Technica ATH-CK7 Etymotic Research ER-6i Altec Lansing iM-716 Westone UM1 Shure E2G Creative Aurvana Ultimate Ears Superfi 3 studio Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenocide 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 Hey StereoE, thanks... i'll drop by ur shop probably on the wkends. I stay woodlands LUCKY! waahaha~~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiGdUb 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 or the creative ep630. for some reason, i now prefer the sound and comfort of the ep630 paired with my nokia n80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenocide 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 i've broken down into ER6i and UM1 currently whats the price of these 2? read that the Superfi 5EB is also good. how much is this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 UM1 $170.10 ER6i $219 Superfi 5EB $305 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xenocide 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 UM1 and ER6i are pretty close in prices.. shall decide after "audition" the Superfi 5EB is tempting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxer 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2006 (edited) may i know the prices for CK7 & Cresyn 630? thks Edited July 6, 2006 by boxer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
