Reviews by jasonwdonnelly

jasonwdonnelly

New Head-Fier
Pros: Price, sound, and build is incredible
Cons: No cable
I had the privilege of giving a listen to these Ultraudio through the maker himself, Neo. I bought two other pairs that he made for me through eBay, a 3 driver and a 5 driver, but needed more, and became friends with him over our love of good audio.

I've now been listening to them about a month and I’ll go through the gamut and tell you about packaging, comfort, sound, and overall thoughts.

Packaging:

Super simple, as you can see in the pics, it comes with a small solid case for everything, 6 sets of buds, and the earphones themselves (no cable). I like it better than the larger Pelican case that comes with a lot of the higher end earphones, like Noble.

Comfort:

Ok, when first saw pictures of them, I was nervous. They look like customs, not universal. So, I didn't really know what to expect when I got them. Then, I listened to them on my commute into work on the train (45 minutes), all day (8+ hours), and my commute home, with no pain. Even my SE846 would get bothersome after a few hours and these bad boys just floated in my ears. I ordered a few pairs of triple flange buds and prefer them, but he told me that future orders might just come with them.

Cable:

While, he makes cables (and they look awesome), these didn't come with any, so I used a pair of Null Lune Series MKIII upgrade cable and a custom Impact Audio cables. I prefer the Null over the Impact. The half sleeve cover is so soft and it never tangles. It's just premium as all hell.

Sound:

With 8 drivers per ear, you want to know how the sound is, right? This is why we’re all hear (intended dad pun).

While, you need no amplification on them, I sometimes put them on my Schitt Fulla 2 to take them to the next level, but definitely unnecessary.

I would put these head to head with the Shure SE846 and I think a lot of people might even prefer them. From what I remember, the Noble Encore still stand as my favorite earphones, but they're also almost 5 times the price, made of metal, and have 2 more drivers.

The bass is deep, the treble is crisp, and the soundstage is out of this world. Listening to Bubbles, by Yosi Horikawa on these earphones is not only incredible, but it's an experience. I felt my breathing change and my heart speed up. They will definitely point out the flaws in tracks that aren't up to par, so prepare yourself if you think you've got clean mp3s.

If you're into classic rock, rap, electronic, classical, literally anything, these earphones will treat you well. I'm excited to see where the maker goes. Some day, I want to try is 18 driver set.

I used this playlist to test if you want to check it out:


And, by the time I was done with them, I got into some psytrance too, which is incredible on them:


Overall:

As the title suggests, these are the flagship killer you're looking for. The Ultraudio are simply the best earphones for the price, anywhere in the world.

jasonwdonnelly

New Head-Fier
Pros: Balance, sound stage, build quality, perks, case, fit, customer service... Just incredible.
Cons: I'd like a thicker cable?
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I had the privilege of giving a listen to these beauties through work, and let me tell you, I'm thankful for it. I'll go through the gamut on this and tell you about packaging, comfort, sound, and overall thoughts, but before we get there, just know, I rated it 5 stars for good reason! :-D 
 
Packaging:
At this level of earphone, you expect the best, and they deliver in packaging and overall build. In the box you receive 2 stickers, 2 wristbands, a carabiner, 11 tips, a pelican case, a metal owner card, and the earphones themselves. Everything is gorgeous and compact. No space is wasted and honestly, it's everything you'd hope to receive and more with a set of earphones at this level. 
 
Comfort:
Amazing. First off, they provide 11 tips, try them all out and find the best set for your ears. I went to my normal go-to (the soft squishy set) and used them for the first few days, they were great, but... for this review, I wanted to make sure and try them all. Surprisingly, a pair of the silicone tips worked even better for me and my ears. When they offer so many options, definitely dig in and see what works best for you. 
 
Cable:
Don't get me wrong, the cable is great, but personally, I would have liked a little thicker of a beast. This could be a personal thing, but it just feels like over time it could weaken or break. Maybe I'm just being a worrier. Then again, it is detachable and if you feel the same, change'er out. 
 
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Sound:
With 10 drivers per ear, you want to know how the sound is, right? This is why we're all hear (intended dad pun).
 
These are by far the most natural sounding earphone I've ever heard. It's not bass heavy, it's not pitchy, it doesn't show love to highs or mids or lows it's just... perfect. As far as a soundstage is concerned, these are the first in-ears that I've listened to that truly make me feel like the band is in the same room as I am. You can hear each instrument separated from the next. No matter how busy the music is, you can still differentiate. I was listening to one piece that had a tambourine and honestly felt like I could hear the shimmer of each individual tiny cymbal. Just an overall enjoyable experience with any style of music. 
 
Overall:
As the title suggests, these are the engagement ring of music appreciation. If you're ready to truly make your relationship official for all of your friends and family to know. Get these earphones. Figure it out. Make it happen. They're worth it. 
 
*If you have any questions, feel free to shoot'em my way! <3 
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Looks like I'll be getting a pair tomorrow. Can't wait!
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