Ultimate ears 11 pro - worth it?

soundoholic · #1 08-14-2007, 03:14 PM

I'm in a band that uses in ear monitors. I use sure e5's and I love them. I love the isolation but I can't stand it when they fall out do to moisture.

I'm looking to upgrade to custom in ear monitors. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with any model/make and would perhaps steer me in the right direction. I was looking at sensaphonics or Ultimate Ears. Any suggestions or advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Chris

soundoholic · #2 08-16-2007, 11:25 AM

skb5string · #3 08-16-2007, 11:58 AM

I use The Ultimate Ears UE-5 Pro, Dual driver, custom molded, and cheaper than UE 10's and 11's. Love them.

davidk_528 · #4 09-10-2007, 10:01 AM

If you talk with the folks at UE, they'll recommend the UE7's for a live sound application.

They told me the 7's have the best low end response (great for bass) and are optimal for live use as they have a sealable port to blend some ambient sound with your mix.

The 10's and 11's seem to be overkill for live music. From what I can tell the top touring musicians consistently use the 7's.

YMMV. When I get my 7's I'll let you know how I like them.

Diggler · #5 09-10-2007, 12:30 PM

My LiveWires (customs, dual driver, detachable/swiveling cables) order and impressions were received by the company today and I'm anticipating a 3 week turnaround time. For $249, I'm looking forward to them and I'll let you know in 4 weeks how it went.

CElton · #6 09-18-2007, 10:55 AM

I'm pretty sure you can get the custom molds made and use them with your E5's. Is that not an option???

Petebass · #7 09-25-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by soundoholic

I'm in a band that uses in ear monitors. I use sure e5's and I love them. I love the isolation but I can't stand it when they fall out do to moisture.

Instead of foam tips, use the shure triple flange. Ain't no way they're going to fall out with those things. I actually cut off the first flange because it wants to poke my ear drum, and even with 2 flanges, they're a lot harder to get out than the foam tips. I actually tried shaking them loose with some vigorous "head-shaking" and I couldn't get them to budge.

And if you wipe em down with an alcohol wipe before you put them in, they stay cleaner and last longer than the foams.

CElton · #8 09-26-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Petebass

Instead of foam tips, use the shure triple flange. Ain't no way they're going to fall out with those things. I actually cut off the first flange because it wants to poke my ear drum, and even with 2 flanges, they're a lot harder to get out than the foam tips. I actually tried shaking them loose with some vigorous "head-shaking" and I couldn't get them to budge.

And if you wipe em down with an alcohol wipe before you put them in, they stay cleaner and last longer than the foams.

Big +1 on the triple flange!

Diggler · #9 09-29-2007, 03:13 PM

I received my LiveWires last week and will be playing with them live the first time tonight.

I listened to some MP3s with them and man, are they isolating. I think I'll have to come up with some ambient sound solution, but the sound is awesome.

My drummer bought a pair of Sennheiser CX300's this week and is in love with them for about $70; they have one rubber flange and he says they're not coming out. I think the rubber has a quicker "spring" and reflex than the foam, and why they seem to be more secure. He'll probably be trying them live tonight too, but is a little hesitant on the idea of IEMs for now. I think he'll be sold.

Petebass · #10 09-29-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Diggler

My drummer bought a pair of Sennheiser CX300's this week and is in love with them for about $70; they have one rubber flange and he says they're not coming out. I think the rubber has a quicker "spring" and reflex than the foam, and why they seem to be more secure. He'll probably be trying them live tonight too, but is a little hesitant on the idea of IEMs for now. I think he'll be sold.

I use Sennheiser CX300's as well. When you consider I also own a pair of Westone UM2's, that's saying something................

The westones are more efficient and therefore louder, but the sennheiser CX 300's make my bass sound more like a bass. And they're a fifth the price!!!!!

It's all outlined in detail in this thread.

In-Ear monitoring on the cheap - my successful experiment.