Regarding treble on UM1

[radioactive28 0]

If you can adjust your EQ by frequencies, you can try subtracting a few dB at 8~10kHz. I'm not entirely sure on this one, but play around a bit - that frequency range is commonly found on 5- or 6-band equalizers.

 

And I find the treble clarity of the UM1 to be quite suspect, but I guess it's one of the better options for its price point.

Edited February 24, 2007 by radioactive28

[norseman 0]

I find the um1 to be rather treble-less. Funny that you guys are saying it has sharp treble and clarity.

[sHaRkKaE 0]

If i'm not wrong, the sharp 'S' happens on certain tracks only right? It might be due to the recording, as i too am a UM1 user, i definitely love its mids and highs but there's the occasional 'S' which hurts the ears.

[eugen3 0]

wa. ive never experienced sibilance on my um1s. only on the crossroads one.

 

i think that um1 is quite a balanced iem actually. though the mids are at times overwhelming.

[Xiao_Catz 0]

same to me its balanced as in SF3 too

but i think the treble is abit lacking for me

[Evil Coffee 0]

When i'm usin the grey soft flex the sibilance does happen on a few tracks, especially on words dat sounds like "cheese" the "S" will be quite sharp.

I also tried the short comply tips as recommended by Xiao Catz and it seems to muffle the treble by alot. Therefore i still prefer the clarity of the grey soft flex even tho certain tracks will be quite piecing to the ears.

[Xiao_Catz 0]

like i said be4 u will get used to the treble and 'S' overtime so dun worry

clear flex is a good alternative also

Edited February 25, 2007 by Xiao_Catz