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ayrshiredude · 11-29-2010, 03:04 AM

Ok am trying to find a pair of in ear headphones that will offer superior sound quality, with a decent bass and good clear detail and also provide excellent exterior sound isolation. I have a pair of Sennheiser CX300II's and also a pair of Soundmagic PL30's at the moment. both offer ok sound but dreadfull isolation. Everytime I see something that looks like it might do the job I read a review that slates it. I have pent way too much time researching and now am wonderiing about the following earphones so would be most grateful for any advice as to their overall quality of sound and, importantly, their noise isolation.

Ultimate Ears 700
Ultimate ears Super Fi 5 pro.

I believe both of these are dual driver earphones which gives great detail and clarity but also good defined bass.

any other suggestions would also be appreciated

RobinHiFi · 11-29-2010, 02:50 PM

have a look at these -

Westone UM2 True-Fit Dual-Driver Earphones with Replaceable Cable

they are amazing and are supplied with these

Comply Foam Ear Tips P-Version

ayrshiredude · 11-29-2010, 06:58 PM

I would love the westones however there a little too expensive. that's why I looked at these 2 models. another one I came across is the klipsch s5 or is it x5 they seem to have good all round sound with good bass and great isolation. what do u think about these?

Thanks again.

ShaunG · 12-01-2010, 07:08 PM

The Klipsch X5 is a single balanced armature earphone that sounds really good, but not really any better than the Phonak Audeo PFE 012 (plus some Comply Foam tips) in my opinion.

I've not heard the Klipsch S5 yet. It's a dynamic driver earphone with a very similar looking design to the S4. I'm guessing it has plenty of bass punch, but maybe not the clarity of the Phonak.

ayrshiredude · 12-13-2010, 09:44 AM

Ok thanks for that. Whats the sound isolation like on the Audeo PFE 012 Perfect Bass Earphones? I've read its not that great. And how much better would it be with Comply tips goven the issues I seem to have with the PL30's and CX300s?

11-29-2010, 03:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
ayrshiredude Headphone Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which one would recommend for superior isolation? Ok am trying to find a pair of in ear headphones that will offer superior sound quality, with a decent bass and good clear detail and also provide excellent exterior sound isolation. I have a pair of Sennheiser CX300II's and also a pair of Soundmagic PL30's at the moment. both offer ok sound but dreadfull isolation. Everytime I see something that looks like it might do the job I read a review that slates it. I have pent way too much time researching and now am wonderiing about the following earphones so would be most grateful for any advice as to their overall quality of sound and, importantly, their noise isolation. Ultimate Ears 700 Ultimate ears Super Fi 5 pro. I believe both of these are dual driver earphones which gives great detail and clarity but also good defined bass. any other suggestions would also be appreciated

11-29-2010, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
RobinHiFi Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 835 Thanks: 6 Thanked 170 Times in 161 Posts	have a look at these - Westone UM2 True-Fit Dual-Driver Earphones with Replaceable Cable they are amazing and are supplied with these Comply Foam Ear Tips P-Version __________________ Robin @ HiFi Headphones HiFi Headphones - the UK Headphone & Earphone Store That's Serious About Headphones Ultimate Ears, Grado, Phonak Audéo, Klipsch, Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and many other high quality brands - visit our store. Join us on FaceBook

12-01-2010, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
ShaunG Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 416 Thanks: 2 Thanked 78 Times in 60 Posts	The Klipsch X5 is a single balanced armature earphone that sounds really good, but not really any better than the Phonak Audeo PFE 012 (plus some Comply Foam tips) in my opinion. I've not heard the Klipsch S5 yet. It's a dynamic driver earphone with a very similar looking design to the S4. I'm guessing it has plenty of bass punch, but maybe not the clarity of the Phonak. __________________ Shaun @ HiFi Headphones HiFi Headphones - the UK Headphone & Earphone Store That's Serious About Headphones Ultimate Ears, Grado, Phonak Audéo, Klipsch, Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and many other high quality brands - visit our store. Join us on FaceBook

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11-29-2010, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
ayrshiredude Headphone Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would love the westones however there a little too expensive. that's why I looked at these 2 models. another one I came across is the klipsch s5 or is it x5 they seem to have good all round sound with good bass and great isolation. what do u think about these? Thanks again.

12-13-2010, 09:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
ayrshiredude Headphone Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok thanks for that. Whats the sound isolation like on the Audeo PFE 012 Perfect Bass Earphones? I've read its not that great. And how much better would it be with Comply tips goven the issues I seem to have with the PL30's and CX300s?