Jump to content

Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pro 1st impression


hirsch

Recommended Posts

Just got my UE10's. This is my first impression with a set made using my...impressions. First (sonic) impression is pretty much the same as I got at the National meet using a generic seal, but better still. These things are incredible. An IEM with real low end. Loads more detail than ER4s. Can be driven by pretty much anything. Not as isolating as the Ety's, but very nice sonic upgrade.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just got my UE10's. This is my first impression with a set made using my...impressions. First (sonic) impression is pretty much the same as I got at the National meet using a generic seal, but better still. These things are incredible. An IEM with real low end. Loads more detail than ER4s. Can be driven by pretty much anything. Not as isolating as the Ety's, but very nice sonic upgrade.

Not as isolating as the ER4's? I thought custom molds were supposed to give better isolation?

Did you hear the E500's at the National meet as well?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Does the ultra-low impedence present any sort of challenge for amplification? Apparently not from your comments, but can you detect much differences from various amps?

So far, I've only used one amp (Earmax Pro, at work). Hey, I've only owned them for one day! The EMP has no trouble at all with the low impedance, but that's the only amp I can talk about so far. Actually, they are sensitive enough that I have to compensate by reducing the volume (control is lower than I would use on any other headphone).

The custom molds give a great fit, but not necessarily better isolation. With no music playing, I can hear someone talking if they're close to me. Doesn't happen with ER4s.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The sensas are the same regarding isolation. Most people, including myself, find the isolation not as "sound proof" as, say my E3C with foamies. However, this is not an issue for me because the isolation is more than good enough with music playing. This is actually a "feature" as you can somewhat carry a conversation by turning off the music without removing them.

Congrats!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I need to try these sometime. They seem like they'll be just my type of sound. I was interested by the things that the UE guy said at the Head-Fi National Meet. He seemed to have kept repeating that people who listen to rock and rap will hate the UE-10 and that the super.fi's would be perfect on the other hand. I've only heard the super.fi 5 pro and I was disgusted. It had way too much bass even for rock and rap for my taste. So maybe the UE-10 will be perfect... :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.