The Monkey Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 The UE18 Pro: Ultimate Ears Announces Their New Flagship Custom IEM - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio I guess the arrival of the JH 29.2 is more imminent than we anticipated.
deepak Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 JH retaliates with 29.2 UE releases 38.7 JH announces 42.1 Shure comes out with a full size headphone
aardvark baguette Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 JH retaliates with 29.2 UE releases 38.7 JH announces 42.1 Shure comes out with a full size headphone UE begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 a.m. Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.
John E Woven Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 JH retaliates with 29.2 UE releases 38.7 JH announces 42.1 Shure comes out with a full size headphone They already did
Dreadhead Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 From what jude says it sounds like the JH13 wins for me anyway.
Lil' Knight Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 Great to see they switch from the 3 conductor to 4 conductor cable.
justin Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 Great to see they switch from the 3 conductor to 4 conductor cable. That makes it really easy to re-terminate the plug for 'balanced'. ^ head-fi cable makers
raffy Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 From what jude says it sounds like the JH13 wins for me anyway. I agree. I'm seriously considering getting the JH13s since I heard them at CJ09 and when I saw the UE announcement, I thought I might have to consider the UE18 Pros too. Having read Jude's comments, I think I might pass on the UE18 Pros and go with the JH13. I'd take some nice treble sparkle over a rich midbass anyday! JHAudio is only about 30 mins away from me, it might be time to give them a visit. I'm gonna tell my boss I have a "doctor's appointment" some time next week.
The Monkey Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Posted January 14, 2010 I would also rather give my money to JH Audio than to Logitech.
aardvark baguette Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 Whats the point in the logitech if it only matches the speaker count of a financially cheaper product? They should do moar speakers.
raffy Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 I would also rather give my money to JH Audio than to Logitech. Jerry's a super nice guy too. I'm sure he can hook me up with some nice artwork and if I end up with fit problems, I won't have to deal with sending my IEMs coast to coast.
The Monkey Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Posted January 14, 2010 Whats the point in the logitech if it only matches the speaker count of a financially cheaper product? They should do moar speakers. It would seem that Logitech is trying to capitalize on the UE brand recognition that JH helped create. I'm sure there are legions of people who don't realize that JH was Ultimate Ears.
Asr Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 I'm almost contemplating buying one but I don't know what I'd do with two custom IEMs....or maybe I'll just wait & see if UE shows up at CanJam '10 so I can try to win a pair.
laxx Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 It would seem that Logitech is trying to capitalize on the UE brand recognition that JH helped create. I'm sure there are legions of people who don't realize that JH was Ultimate Ears. I'm one of them, lol.
Deadneddz Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 Meh, from what Jude says I don't think i'll like it either. I absolutely loved the UE11 when I had it, and its midrange was anything but forward and lush to me. I'll be waiting for more impressions but as Monkey also said, I would rather give my money to JH audio than assface Logitech. Even going in person to the UE HQ sucked. I'm sure stepping into Jerrys office for a pair of customs would be an awesome experience just based on chatting with him at CJ'09.
The Monkey Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Posted January 14, 2010 I'm going to buy the UE18 and then smash it into little tiny bits.
boomana Posted January 14, 2010 Report Posted January 14, 2010 I hope they're great, but I'm totally uninterested. I'm still enthralled with the JH13s every time I put them in my ears, and really don't want anything more.
The Monkey Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Posted January 15, 2010 I think you're a little bit interested.
shellylh Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 I hope they're great, but I'm totally uninterested. I'm still enthralled with the JH13s every time I put them in my ears, and really don't want anything more. Yep.
kelvinz Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 only 6 drivers? I was UE's response to have at least 12
Wmcmanus Posted January 15, 2010 Report Posted January 15, 2010 I want a pair of IEMs that also have bass traps that can be inserted in my nose. They've just not trying hard enough.
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