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gemmoglock
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Apr 6, 2018
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@UltimateEars is the 900s the one with the new blue unibody MMCX housing like in the banner of the Massdrop page? The video shows that it is the older 900 body with the MMCX jack housed in black plastic instead. Anyone knows?
OpasTanti
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Apr 6, 2018
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gemmoglockYup, it’s the new “unibody” 900s on this drop.
"The 900 has not been sold in over 3 years. There is no way that you bought a 900 from an authorized dealer."-(https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ultimate-ears-ue900s-iem/talk/1886226)
"The 900 has not been sold in over 3 years. There is no way that you bought a 900 from an authorized dealer."-(https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ultimate-ears-ue900s-iem/talk/1886226)
itsShu
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Apr 9, 2018
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gemmoglockI bought them on the previous drop and I've used them daily now for just over 3 months. If you want the long review, it's here https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ultimate-ears-ue900s-iem/talk/1912186
otherwise for quick notes:
+ Fantastic extension
+ Mostly neutral sound signature
+ Looks great
+ Handles transients almost as well as my Audezes (and I'm a total slut for good transients)
+ Amazing ear fitment kit
- Horrid material quality (black paint starts peeling in weeks, the firm part of the wire is prone to snapping if you adjust it frequently)
- Horrid material quality (black paint starts peeling in weeks, the firm part of the wire is prone to snapping if you adjust it frequently)
gemmoglock
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Apr 9, 2018
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itsShuThanks for the link! Ok will take my chance with them :)
Have the mids gotten better for you after time? I listen to some female vocals like Jackie Evancho and Enya.
Hope yours hold up well and continue enjoying them!
Have the mids gotten better for you after time? I listen to some female vocals like Jackie Evancho and Enya.
Hope yours hold up well and continue enjoying them!
itsShu
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Apr 9, 2018
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gemmoglockThanks! And I hope you will enjoy yours too!
These definitely have a break-in period of at least 150 hours of use. But I've found a definite change.
The biggest change is it's stereo imaging ability. Despite being right in your ear, these manage to make a decently wide soundstage and have a frighteningly precise ability to image within that soundstage. I find the mids are not the brightest part, but you don't listen to these and feel like you're missing out. I listen to a fair bit of female vocals (Soccer Mommy, Chvrches, Bjork, Grimes, Little Dragon, etc.) and some male vocals that are in higher registers (Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Rhye, Son Lux) and at no point do I feel disappointed with the performance of these buds. And this is coming from a guy who used to daily a mids and highs heavy hitter, the Shure se425. Honestly the ue900s shine the most on tracks with lots of great transients as well as really deep sub-bass. So synthpop like Little Dragon, jazz like Miles Davis, and downtempo like James Blake really make these IEMs all-stars.
These definitely have a break-in period of at least 150 hours of use. But I've found a definite change.
The biggest change is it's stereo imaging ability. Despite being right in your ear, these manage to make a decently wide soundstage and have a frighteningly precise ability to image within that soundstage. I find the mids are not the brightest part, but you don't listen to these and feel like you're missing out. I listen to a fair bit of female vocals (Soccer Mommy, Chvrches, Bjork, Grimes, Little Dragon, etc.) and some male vocals that are in higher registers (Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Rhye, Son Lux) and at no point do I feel disappointed with the performance of these buds. And this is coming from a guy who used to daily a mids and highs heavy hitter, the Shure se425. Honestly the ue900s shine the most on tracks with lots of great transients as well as really deep sub-bass. So synthpop like Little Dragon, jazz like Miles Davis, and downtempo like James Blake really make these IEMs all-stars.
gemmoglock
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Apr 9, 2018
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itsShuAwesome that sounds great! My daily mix is Jazz like Hiromi, Classical, Pop/Rock of anything from Toto to Sara Bareilles, and the random soundtrack - I noticed Disney has been coming up with stuff great for testing vocals (may seem funny but especially so for Frozen and Moana). Personally coming from mid centric B100 then fuller DD Mee PX. Cheers :)
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