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HiFiMAN RE-600 vs Ultimate Ears 500

    HiFiMAN RE-600 Headphones
    HiFiMAN RE-600
      Ultimate Ears 500 Headphones
      Ultimate Ears 500
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Performance Build Quality Comfort ValueRead more
      Hifiman's updated RE-600 hasn't aged but matured, bringing extended refinement and restraint in a market that biases first impressions.Read more
      Two solid options from HiFiMan.Read more
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      3
      3 editorial reviews
      This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of tackling a pair of earbuds by Ultimate Ears, and while the first pair featured an experience driven byRead more
      The Ultimate Ears 500 differs both from UE’s lower-end dynamic-driver models and the old armature-based SuperFi line in offering a mildly v-shaped signature with impactful bass and sparkly treble.Read more
      With six included earpieces, Ultimate Ears' 500 headphones can be tailored for a snug fitRead more
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      User rating
      37
      4.1 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		43 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      40
      4.3 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		47 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Technical details

      HiFiMAN RE-600HiFiMAN RE-600
      Ultimate Ears 500Ultimate Ears 500
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Design

      HiFiMAN RE-600HiFiMAN RE-600
      Ultimate Ears 500Ultimate Ears 500
      Colour of productBlackBlack,Silver,Blue
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeEar canalEar canal

      Sound

      HiFiMAN RE-600HiFiMAN RE-600
      Ultimate Ears 500Ultimate Ears 500
      Impedance16.0 Ω16.0 Ω
      Frequency range15 - 220020 - 20000

      Features

      HiFiMAN RE-600HiFiMAN RE-600
      Ultimate Ears 500Ultimate Ears 500
      Carrying caseyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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