PurpleLightning 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 Wickedweasel... there was a time i did consider the built of the earphones before buying. My first IEMs were between the UM1 and the ER6i. I personally prefered the sounds of the ER6i but ended up with the UM1 in the end due to it's better pricing and quality built. Now i'm living in regret. Earphones are ultimately meant for the ears afterall. If you'd buy something lasting than you're to enjoy, it's as good as prolonging your misery. I'd rather have earphones or cans that doesn't last but still give me the short period of enjoyment and good memories. I'm pretty much decieving myself to like the UM1 for what it is. I can't. I should have bought the Etymotics and applied more care to them. The same should go for you too if you do consider the MS1. Buy what's good for the ears and take care of them. well said, listen to your ears, not your wallet~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralli`fto 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 well said, listen to your ears, not your wallet~ That's a very dangerous thing to say unless your wallet is really fat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evian_vortex 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 HAHHA ... Well said too ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palestofwhite 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 No no... listen to the earphones, trust you ears then feel your wallet. If it doesn't feel right, go home fill your wallet again. Go back another day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleLightning 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 No no... listen to the earphones, trust you ears then feel your wallet. If it doesn't feel right, go home fill your wallet again. Go back another day. Best said. Nuff' said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wickedweasel 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2006 Hi there, Welcome to Sghead!!!, I would suggest u to try the MS-1 at jaben if you are using it in your house. The UM1 is more for outdoor use as all other iems so my recommendation to u: Ms-1! Also all Grado headphone's have gd quality so I would not worry abt whether its easy to break or not. let your ears be the judge. U can drop by Jaben to audition it yourself and Uncle Wilson there's gonna give u a good price. Have to admit i din think of this point...Penny wise, pound foolish...will bear this in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleLightning 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2006 then chiong UM2.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elac 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2006 got my ms1 from uncle wilson. Never regret Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blightfire 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Both are good in their own uses. If you need the sound isolation then go with the UM1, if not its definately the MS1s. The UM1 does sound a bit muffled, i agree... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
