UniqueMelody: Miracle - Initial Impressions

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The cable connectors hasn't gotten loose or spoiled in any way for me, and I actually keep removing and putting other cables. Now I just got different adapters.

That said, if you wear the customs over the ears, there shouldn't be much strain on the connectors. The ears should actually feel more strain. As long as there is no hard pull on the cable while sleeping, which doesn't happen, you'll be fine.

@Benny: The customs don't need an amp to shine or for you to enjoy them, I use it with my NS & iPad unamped, and it works brilliantly. Obviously, they do benefit a lot from amplification & a DAC, but they're extremely enjoyable without. The versatility of the customs is another great positive.

Sent from my Nexus S.
 
I re-bought TF10, cause i was missing the great depth and bass of they have, sadly i dont like them anymore , the bass feels loose in comparison,

Sure the TF10 has more mass than Miracle , but the quality is no where comparable, the TF10's bass is certainly loose and it does not go as low as FX700 and Miracle.

Only the FX700 holds its own due to its unique signature, even the RE262 feels simple now. These are more transparent , more revealing . Miracle has everything it seems,these are astoundingly detailed through out the spectrum.

I have not even opened the TF10 i bought , i am auditioning my brother's tf10. I just might sell the TF10 and RE262 ( never thought i would say this, after blabbing soo much that i wont consider selling free stuff , Money and "itch to upgrade" can corrupt any mind )

BUT now i feel i am missing cause i dont have a good DAC, i dont know why but it feels that way to me :(, i feel great difference when i move from D1 to HM602

Even the soundstage improvement from Sflo2 to HM602 is noticeable. ( dont get me wrong Sflo2's soundstage and imaging are excillent, better than any portable source i have tried , its just that , HM602 is tad better in soundstage and imaging )

i will be spending on a HRT Music series II+ / PRO or a yulong D100 soon.

I want to audition the MSII to make a decision, does anybody here own a HRT MSII / II+ / PRO in delhi /NCR ?

i was considering costlier stuff a while back but it seems AudioGD is TOO expensive and MSII+/Pro /D100, provide the performance of $6-900 DACs ( i am saying there are not many options in this budget )

and anedio D1 has very few reviews , though the Headfi review praises it quite a LOT for its DAC. ( i dont want to regret my purchase )

One thing More , i asked UM to make my Miracle with Ultimate ears connectors, but i tried miracle with TF10's cable , they are too loose for the conductors, ( though the spacing is the same, the UE connectors are a little thinner than the ones i got )

I want to know which connector i have , Westone or unique melody ones.
 
The UE custom cables are probably different from the ones on the TF10. The ones I saw at Jaben looked a lot better made than the stock TF10 ones.
 
but the connectors are the same right ! , i mean they are compatible with TF10 ?

this cable is not , it wont go in the TF's housing (holes).

thats why i am asking !
 
strategy said:
Only the FX700 holds its own due to its unique signature, even the RE262 feels simple now.
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I knew it! :D

If you are settling for HRT MSII (+ / Pro), are you sure you want to settle with only USB Input and RCA out? You'd also need a separate headphone amp with it (though BF1983 uses direct line out via RCA-3.5mm Female).

Is there any successor planned for Yulong D100? Haven't been to that thread in a while, but remember reading some heating issues and that output will always be available via RCA even if headphones are connected. What happened to your plans of Burson? I was looking forward to your review to decide ;).
 
Burson Audio HA160D's DAC is what has me puzzled.

Mike (from Headfonia ) says the Soundstage and imaging are better on MSII+ and bass is better on HA160D. the main reason for my upgrade is Soundstage and imaging. thats why i canceled the idea.

also, if we go by its price HA160D = 600(AMP) +400 (DAC ) but i currently want to spend in DAC only, and that amp wont be enough for my needs, too less power ( you might know what i am upto :P )

The yulong is getting very good support, these was a problem with it that it had a irritating noise when working , it seems that was a fuse on the back , remove it and all is solved.

yeah i am fine with just USB , cause the reviews these are getting, ma.

One more thing , the MS II pro and Yulong are balanced DACs, do you know what's the use of three 6 pins in balanced lineout . ( every balanced dac uses 2x3pin XLR ) , as far as i know balanced means , L-ground1 , R-ground2, thats just 4.

i was hoping to get inputs on anedio D1 also , but there are no reviews and no one besides project86 has it, so i am not sure its that good or not.

Of the yulong am sure , cause skylab , and many others say its a very good DAC , skylab has reviewed soo many gears(specially amps) , so i am bound to trust him.
 
My miracle is still , out for refitting !! :O

I hope i get to enjoy the Miracle again soon.

His initial impressions match mine , No bass Bump or roll off, Awesome Imaging and instrumentation.

GOD i miss then !

so santosh .. if he rates the 1964-t, 9.7 will you buy the miracle ??
 
^ Not sure. I never go by his SQ ratings alone. Since I've been reading his reviews for a long time now and share a few common phones and tastes with him, it is easier for me to exactly know how an IEM sounds by his description alone. I can't say that for other reviewers (except for dfkt after accounting for differences in signature preference, because he is always detailed). So, won't say anything until ljokerl writes his full review (should be out by April end / May, I guess). I have a few specific requirements when it comes to customs. If they are present, I'd be jumping ship.

Besides, I can't afford to collect customs like I can do with universals. With plenty of choices these days, would be careful before committing a huge chunk of money. May be I'll never buy a custom, I don't know.
 
Maybe OT,
How you guys figure out the fitting issues. The lack of seal?, or any pain induced,Difference in balance etc..

If the difference in balance, how to find which is the wrong one....?
 
Life is too big........You can buy a new custom every year or half

Lets start with 1964-T than Miracle or upcoming Merlin
 
thirumalkumaran said:
Maybe OT,

How you guys figure out the fitting issues. The lack of seal?
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First casualty of bad seal is the bass response. There are also tests (though they are meant for customs) - Sensaphonics / Seal Test
mukulymn said:
Life is too big........You can buy a new custom every year or half

Lets start with 1964-T than Miracle or upcoming Merlin
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I think it's better to be very choosy when it comes to customs. That's the point where this hobby becomes a costlier one. Granted there are customs at 11K and even around 8K (Infinity X1 Custom Earbuds order online), they won't be a massive upgrade to top-tier universal sound (IMO). Since customs don't have much re-sale value and there's no chance to demo them here, I've been very slow in deciding whether I actually want a custom. Besides, I am more in love with dynamics these days.
 
Well in my case the left earpiece , kept popping out in about 15-20 minutes of use. ( Popping out is not the correct word here, , call it a little displaced, so that it affected the isolation of about 2-4 dB )

the right earpiece had good seal and isolation , the left one did not had that level of isolation.
 
strategy said:
Well in my case the left earpiece , kept popping out in about 15-20 minutes of use. ( Popping out is not the correct word here, , call it a little displaced, so that it affected the isolation of about 2-4 dB )

the right earpiece had good seal and isolation , the left one did not had that level of isolation.
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Your mould seems to be faulty. Did your impressions were with jaw open? Also you must get a better seal. The Comply tips give you abt -25 db of sound isolation, I am sure UM will give you much better isolation. Try and talk to the manufacturer about it, they will help you with the same. Check if the shells have any extra grease or oil causing it to dislodge from the position. If so be the case, use the manufacturer's recommended method to wipe them.

During my ear impressions for the Live Wires Trips at Singapore, I couldnt hear people talk, with about 11 to 12 people in the room. I had complete ear-canals impressions done by Uncle himself. He took the impressions till the second bend of the ear. I will post the review to elucidate better.

UMs are expensive, I am sure they will replace the impression faults. If the seals break, it will not be worth while to have the customs.
 
esanthosh said:
ljokerl has received his UM Miracle - We got ljokerl a UM Miracle! - Page 13 - Head-Fi.org Community

I'll have to wait for his final review before concluding whether it's worth saving for UM Miracle or continue to spend on dynamics.
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My impressions of the UM Mage is warm and dark, more or less like the SM3(closest to the SM3 when compared to other universals). There is lack of treble, plenty of bass, the bass extends really low and has a good punch as well. The mids were neither too forward nor recessed, smooth. Lets just say they're between the Tf10 and the SM3(forward). The treble lacks a sparkle, the soundstage and imaging is good, neither as wide nor as precise as the CK10.

In terms of sound staging and imaging, I doubt there's anything better than the 3 kings, the CK10, UM3x and the W3(W4,i haven't tried them, but the reviews say they're a mix of the W2 and the UM3x, which spells Good).

Although it may neither be fair to compare it with the best of different iems nor possible to give an idea of the sound without doing so. Keeping that in mind, I would say the bass and treble is like the SM3 and the mids, sound staging and the imaging like the RE262(slightly better more pronounced and better positioned).

I would still say the SM3 are better than the UM Mage with respect to the price point they sell at if one were to put his money down. It is only if your looking for customs, well even so, I would recommend JH's line-up rather than UM's. The JH10x3 were just soo addictive!! :D Not to forget the other competitors, the 1964-Q for bass heads and the 1964-T for neutral sound sig seeking audiophiles. Also offerings by Livewires, ACS and UE should be kept in perspective.
 
^^ I dont find the Miracle, anywhere near dark .

i have not heard the CK 10 to comment but, seriously... better soundstage than mage? Mage are highly praised for its awesome soundstage and imaging , the guy at headfonia even compares it to K702 ( in terms of soundstage ) :O

pristine note , yeah my Miraclle are out for refitting under refitting warranty .
 
I have read that there are at times a reasonable difference between a custom and a universal mold. Perhaps thats the reason why Benny found the Miracle dark and Strategy does not.
 
BF1983 said:
I have read that there are at times a reasonable difference between a custom and a universal mold. Perhaps thats the reason why Benny found the Miracle dark and Strategy does not.
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Could be. Even i've been told the same.
 
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