Guest joi-ful Report post Posted October 5, 2006 (edited) I've been enjoying my SR60 and KSC75 so much that my UM1 sounded like crap for quite a period of time. Just two hours ago, I connected my UM1 to my DAP again and yucks! Why did I even buy these in the first place? Unsure of whether I've grown accustomed to open headphones or whether the UM1s were definitely overrated, I decided to browse through the UM1 appreciation threads in Head-fi and holy cow, I was positive I have completely different earphones as them! Then I lan lan put them on again, hoping to like them again. This time, I feel that the sound didn't quite come thru... somehow the sound seems muffled and veiled... and hey, the isolation isn't really there as well. It then dawned upon me that I might not be wearing these neat stuff properly. After some adjustments I finally got a good fit with them and there you go!! PURE AUDIO BLISS!! THAT"S THE SAME EXACT SOUND THAT MADE ME GO FOR THE UM1 IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!! Damn me for getting too excited over my new headphones that I neglected these cool IEMs!! The SQ of UM1 is definitely on par with the KSC75! So to all people who somehow think that IEMs sounds tinny/muffled/plain suck, give them a another try, You may just achieve a totally new audio experience PS: Sorry for all the exclaimation marks, getting too excited. Hey! I was about to dump the UM1 at Classifieds ya know? Hmmm, I think I might still take a trip down SE to try out some other IEMs... At least now I will have a more accurate idea of what I want Edited October 5, 2006 by joi-ful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 The cheapest upgrade in headphones (after the placebo effect) -- Getting a proper fit. http://www.meier-audio.homepage.t-online.de/tipstricks.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ballack 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 different tips make the um1 sound differently. the hardest is the tri flanges, that when placed improperly, you hear muffled sounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theory_87 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 emm... i'll demo um1 again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
That dude 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 I prefer using my ksc75 for classical pieces and my sf5 for the rest.. I hate the sf5 in classical songs... IEM's and Headphones can nvr be compared... no matter wad the price diff.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 ^ It really depends on what sort of music you are talking about. Orchestra pieces require a wider soundstage, which IEMs often fail to provide. However, would you rather a HD201 to a UE10 pro for vocals? I know it's not a fair comparision, just used it to show that there are indeed some genres which IEMs are decent at. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
That dude 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 (edited) Exactly, well said. Edited October 5, 2006 by That dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tok2mi 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 I've been enjoying my SR60 and KSC75 so much that my UM1 sounded like crap for quite a period of time. Just two hours ago, I connected my UM1 to my DAP again and yucks! Why did I even buy these in the first place? Unsure of whether I've grown to accustomed to open headphones or whether the UM1s were definitely overrated, I decided to browse through the UM1 appreciation threads in Head-fi and holy cow, I was positive I have completely different earphones as them! Then I lan lan put them on again, hoping to like them again. This time, I feel that the sound didn't quite come thru... somehow the sound seems muffled and veiled... and hey, the isolation isn't really there as well. It then dawned upon me that I might not be wearing these neat stuff properly. After some adjustments I finally got a good fit with them and there you go!! PURE AUDIO BLISS!! THAT"S THE SAME EXACT SOUND THAT MADE ME GO FOR THE UM1 IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!! Damn me for getting too excited over my new headphones that I neglected these cool IEMs!! The SQ of UM1 is definitely on par with the KSC75! So to all people who somehow think that IEMs sounds tinny/muffled/plain suck, give them a another try, You may just achieve a totally new audio experience PS: Sorry for all the exclaimation marks, getting too excited. Hey! I was about to dump the UM1 at Classifieds ya know? Hmmm, I think I might still take a trip down SE to try out some other IEMs... At least now I will have a more accurate idea of what I want haha bro.. i was starting to get to used to the um-1 level of bliss. I might want to dump these and go for sf5ley. maybe sf3.eb. you want to go down sometime? still got my number bro? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest joi-ful Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Whoa, superfi5pro! I'm kinda interested in those as well. Will contact you soon. My promos ending tml. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapier84 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 hmm...talk about the UM1s everyone seems to be using either the Complys or the Tri-Flanges...seems like I am the only odd one here , since I am using the Westone Yellow foamies...Complys are good, but I got kinda large ear canals, so the small ones are too short and and the long ones are kinda intrusive. Shure clearflex & greyflex are out (irritate the hell outta my ears) so I tried the yellow foamies and...bliss . Extremely comfortable, loads of bass w/o killing the midrange. So anyone who can't get any tip to fit may wanna try these yellow foamies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahdui 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 did u try the long complys ? i love them (i haf straight and quite big canals) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest joi-ful Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Using Shure grey tips now. They give me the 'my-ears-are-being-raped' feeling but hey, the sound is good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKN 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 It's most important to try out earphones before buying... Almost bought the UM1 but bought the Super.fi 3 after listening to it. More suitable for my metal music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOback 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 Yea, mod bi flages make the um1 perfect ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 (edited) The "best" sleeves for you are really subjective. I personally feel that the triflanges (thanks uncle Wilson ) were the best for isolation AND comfort (when used with the UM1) Edited October 6, 2006 by aaron-xp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
