UE super.fi 5 pro vs. Westone UM2

[BergerL77]

Ultimate Ears super.fi 5 pro versus Westone UM2

Has anyone been able to compare these two carefully? I've listened to the
super.fi's. They're extremely smooth and musical, a sense of real music,
with a slight rolloff at the high end. I can't audition the UM2s. I understand
they're very good, more detailed than the super.fi's, but possibly dry
and unmusical. Can someone provide some info on this? Which would
you buy for the iPod?

[rx7_fan]

UM2 is nothing like the super.fi pro, they are more mellow and lay back.

[solvexyz]

Originally posted by rx7_fan
UM2 is nothing like the super.fi pro, they are more mellow and lay back.

I tried UM2 with tri-flange. There is a big improvement. Especially the vocal is brought front, and bass is more clearer.

I believe this is because of the comply tip.

I also heard if you get custom mod sleeve for the UM2, it actually sounds really close to a tri-flange, and most people say it is a big improvement.

Anyway, if you are just listening for fun, I highly recommand you super.fi pro. It sounds incrediblely nice straight out of iPod.

[mahadave]

I have tried Shure E2C, E4C, UE Super.fi 5 Pro, and Westone 2s. The Super.Fi and Westones were the best, but pretty different. The Westones were similar to the E4Cs with more bass and slightly better seperation. I still prefer the super.fis due to their richness and wider soundstage, but the Westones were quite excellent, certainly not mellow or laid back. I agree that the super.fis are a little rolled of on the utmost highs. I felt the westones were more forward than the super.fis and very detailed, kind of like solid state (Westone) vs tube (super.fi) electronics. I did get some sibilance on some tracks with the Westones. I am anxious to try the Triple.Fis.

[Dunbar]

I own the UM2's and have auditioned the super.fi 5 pros. The super.fi's are too bass heavy for my liking. Other than that I can't hear much difference between the two. I love my UM2's, they are so comfortable which I don't think can be said about the super.fi's.

[hyroboarder]

I got a little side question, are the um2's dual driver? Because I know that the super fi 5 are. I've tried the super fi and I really like them.

[Dunbar]

Yes, the UM2 is dual driver, the UM1 is the single driver version.