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UM1 vs SF3 vs DTX 50
Topic Started: 1 Mar 2007, 01:51 AM (866 Views)
xmiyax
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i am thinking of getting one of these. appreciate if you guys can provide me with recommendations, feedbacks or anything useful :HD600smile:

i listen to mainly rock like rhcp, skid row etc. :band:
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yongchris
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xmiyax
Mar 1 2007, 01:51 AM
i am thinking of getting one of these. appreciate if you guys can provide me with recommendations, feedbacks or anything useful :HD600smile:

i listen to mainly rock like rhcp, skid row etc. :band:

Also consider the E2C for your particular preference of music (and within the same budget range)
You can get used E2Cs dirt cheap nowadays as many people are unloading them to upgrade.
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xmiyax
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thanks but somehow not many prefer e2c am i right?
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ahdui
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aux!
Beyer Dynamic DTX50 > Westone UM1 > Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 3

This is the scenario for your case of music likings.
I must say the DTX50 is a very enjoyable and decent entry level IEM for bassheads to enjoy their music.

The Westone UM1 maybe not be able to satisfy you as much and worst the Ultimate Ear's Super.Fi 3.

There is no harm trying the Shure e2c but they are rather expensive for the quality you pay. I would also recommend Mylar-One and Ultimate Ears Metro.Fi 2.
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
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Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
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xmiyax
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ahdui
Mar 1 2007, 02:48 AM
Beyer Dynamic DTX50 < Westone UM1 < Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 3

This is the scenario for your case of music likings.
I must say the DTX50 is a very enjoyable and decent entry level IEM for bassheads to enjoy their music.

The Westone UM1 maybe not be able to satisfy you as much and worst the Ultimate Ear's Super.Fi 3.

There is no harm trying the Shure e2c but they are rather expensive for the quality you pay. I would also recommend Mylar-One and Ultimate Ears Metro.Fi 2.

oh thanks ahdui. so to you, dtx50 will be a better choice amongst the 3 listed? anyway havent heard many people talk metro fi too. its good huh..
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ahdui
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Thats just a suggestion.
But don't let my taste bother you.
Do get down to the Headphone Shops especially Jaben Network(because it has all the earphones mentioned here and trying out is allowed) and try them out.
By doing so, you will be satisfied with your own decision.
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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yongchris
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xmiyax
Mar 1 2007, 02:38 AM
thanks but somehow not many prefer e2c am i right?

personal preference defers from person to person. Who knows, you might like them, so don't discount them based on other's preferences. In the same vein, don't discount the other models as well. Best to try them all.

Although, I do have a word of advice for you (and I'm being sincere and not elitist).

Buying an expensive pair of IEMs is quite a waste considering the genre that you like. Most of this music would be overly-compressed and would sound harsh coming out of accurate equipment. In truth, its more enjoyable to use less revealing equipment when you want to listen to this kind music, as it was recorded to sound better on radio than in high-quality systems. You might find the music sounds better over cheap earphones rather than expensive IEMs.

Chris


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mrhobbit
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of the 2 you listed, i tried the Um1 and the DTx50

your music genres are literally the same as mine, i couldnt hear flea's bass on the UM1 to be honest, or maybe it just wasn't prominent enough for me.

the DTX50 is great for bass, its strong, tight, and it SLAMS. it totally blew the UM1 away In terms of bass ,clarity wise, they are kinda equal in my opinion.

while you are at this, do try out the Mylar ones as well, they cost half the price of the DTX50, and are nearly equal, however it just doesnt have the slam that i wanted.

now that ahdui has recommended something new, i should go and have a listen :D
metro fi.2 sounds interesting.

but the final thing is, go down to jaben, and have a listen :D
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yongchris
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ahdui
Mar 1 2007, 02:48 AM
Beyer Dynamic DTX50 < Westone UM1 < Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 3

This is the scenario for your case of music likings.
I must say the DTX50 is a very enjoyable and decent entry level IEM for bassheads to enjoy their music.

The Westone UM1 maybe not be able to satisfy you as much and worst the Ultimate Ear's Super.Fi 3.

There is no harm trying the Shure e2c but they are rather expensive for the quality you pay. I would also recommend Mylar-One and Ultimate Ears Metro.Fi 2.

err.. I think the equation signs are in the wrong direction (or are they supposed to be arrow signs?)

DTX50 >(greater than) UM1 >(greater than) SF3
or issit
DTX50 <-- UM1 <-- SF3

E2C is definitely not worth buying brand new in Singapore. Blame the distributor (they won't even give me a discount on the E4C review model) for fixing the price.
However, the E2C is actually very competitively priced elsewhere.

Chris
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ahdui
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yongchris: I was meaning ">" (Greater than)

Its my mistake, sorry lol.

I must say the Metro.Fi and the Shure e2c fairs pretty similar.
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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Theatre Of Dreams
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Sorry I can't share on DTX50 as I haven't tried before.

For me,

SF3 is more lively with emphasised ends in the frequency, hence has more pronounced (and arguably) better bass and treble.

UM1 is mellower, which will perhaps then reach out to the music purists.

Edit: I have tonnes of RHCP tracks on my source too and I thoroughly enjoy them through the SF3. :thumbup: When you compare side by side, do so with just one particular favourite music track.
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sHaRkKaE
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I feel that the UM1 is more suitable for vocals ,brass instruments and acoustic guitars, not so much for rock e.g. elect guitar with distortion
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xmiyax
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thanks guys :D think i will drop by jaben someday.
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