08-10-2009, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CB1990
I am an owner of the Shure Se530s and I love them but am learning that there is better out there. Im specifically looking at getting the UM3X by Westone, Im waiting for the reviews or impressions of the GR8 to come out to make my final decision, like foofighters is.
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I'm looking into the westone3 if gr8 doesn't work out
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08-10-2009, 01:38 PM
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I have never heard of an earphone being 120 ohms. WTF? Is my iBasso D10 going to be able to power these properly?
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08-10-2009, 06:44 PM
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Still trying to get these on hand...but too bad. Grado has a horrible rep at the comp since he/she doesn't like replying...
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08-11-2009, 09:19 PM
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I spoke to sales director, John Chen. He said they're not going to available until September at the earliest. He also said he was involved in its development and side by side comparisons with the competition. The SE530 came up, and he said the clarity of the gr8 exceeds the competiton. Granted he is a Grado employee, but the way he talking about them was making my mouth water. He's a good salesman, I'll tell you that. I think I might just bite the bullet and pre-order them. If any earphone is going to come close to the grado sound, this would have to be it. right?
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08-12-2009, 10:08 AM
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Actually, the model number is really G8R. 
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How many armature drivers do they have in them?
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08-12-2009, 01:55 PM
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Actually, the model number is really G8R.
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I'm confused, were you making a joke? The sales director referred to them as the GR8 as well. And I believe it's one moving armature driver
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08-13-2009, 04:20 AM
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Thats cool that you got to speak with someone on the inside. Im surprised grado hasnt given out some demo sets to be tested by people over here. September?!?!?!?! If im going to put off on buying my westones those Grados better be worth it.
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08-13-2009, 05:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CB1990
Thats cool that you got to speak with someone on the inside. Im surprised grado hasnt given out some demo sets to be tested by people over here. September?!?!?!?! If im going to put off on buying my westones those Grados better be worth it.
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I hear you. He said it's going through quality control, etc. At least September is not too far away. But yea, if the gr8 doesn't work out- straight for the westone 3. I'm very excited.
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08-13-2009, 11:48 PM
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The reviews for the Westone 3 and um3x are mixed with both getting great reviews. It seems like it comes down to personal choice. Im interested in why you are choosing the westone 3, if people seem to say that they usually prefer the um3x. Especially when it comes to comfort
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08-20-2009, 07:41 PM
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Just received word the GR8's are now shipping, we should be receiving our inventory shortly. I have also put up some new photos on the site.
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08-20-2009, 08:23 PM
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Just received word the GR8's are now shipping, we should be receiving our inventory shortly. I have also put up some new photos on the site.
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You're still doing free 2 day shipping, right?
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08-20-2009, 08:30 PM
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i see grado wont let you ship them outside the US, well i wont be shipping any money to grado then
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08-20-2009, 08:54 PM
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Michael,
Any idea on when the lower end model will become available. Thanks...
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08-20-2009, 10:16 PM
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I expect an honest comparison to the SE530's and Westone 3's. Is a demo pair coming out sooner or is it just coming out with the rest of the shipment?
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08-21-2009, 11:48 AM
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Quote:
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You're still doing free 2 day shipping, right?
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Yes, we will still do free 2-day air until they are in-stock and shipping.
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