Quote: Originally Posted by mark2410 you find the triple.fi's and the um3x to be quite similar??? thats a little worrying i would have thought them to be quite dissimilar, given the um3 and se530 are supposed to be quite alike and i fined them to be the exact opposite of the triples...

I'm going to give the UM3X more time to see if I can get used to it. The problem with the TF that I have is that I could never get a fit and seal. It's frustrating to use even after I've done the left/right cable swap. Perhaps I'm simply not using the right tips.

Quote: Originally Posted by soozieq I find the UM3X vocals too invasive for my preferences. They're right in my face, and that's more tiring to me than any amount of treble the TF10 put out. It just doesn't feel natural to my ears to have the vocals so close, there needs to be some...

Quote: Originally Posted by qusp please dont take this the wrong way, because it is not meant to insult as people have different preferences and thats totally cool and understandable. but....ermm... it seems that you actually prefer an unnatural; overly bright and U shaped presentation...

Thanks Kloan. I wonder if I can pick these up at Best Buy? The thing that I notice about the UM3X that's bothering a bit is how up close the soundstage it. It's too close for my comfort. I like that the TF puts the singer and instruments a little farther ahead in the sound imaging. Edit...

No UM3X bashing meant here, but I was going back and forth between UM3X and my Triple.Fi and my best description is this. The UM3X sounded as if I have stuffed up ears, you know like when you have a cold. The TF was just sparkly, clear, and the soundstage just breathe... wide and nice. Of...

Thanks for the info kloan. Do you have the link to eBay for the exact shure foamies? Thanks. My gear currently is Cowon A2. I hope I can get used to the UM3X. A bit disappointed in the treble department. The non-detachable cable is also a bummer!

Quote: Originally Posted by Zalithian The UM3X cable is not detachable. I'd try either medium Shure Olives, Shure Silicon tips (SE Series) or Westone/Shure tri flanges modded into bi flanges. That's good to know that the cable is not detachable. I looked at it and saw that...

I'm not sure if the foamies I have for the TF is comply. It's just a 'square' foamy tip, not a rounded tip like the comply. I got my TF used and it came with that, in fact several silicone tips and a foamy. Zalithian, which tip do you suggest? I noticed that the UM3X nozzle is much much...

Hi all, As my title indicated, my previous IEM was the Triple.Fi. I was never able to get a good seal with the silicon tips that was included. But that really wasn't the issue I am writing. I received my UM3X about 3 days ago, and have perhaps less that 30hrs on it. When I do a back to back...

Just got my um3x today. I had the Triple.Fi before. Fit is great, using the smallest foam tip. I'm not used to foam tip and it felt a but uncomfortable.. slight pressure on my ear canal when the foam fully expanded. I bet I'll get used to it. I'm not sure if I like it yet. Coming from the TF...

I'm also in the Raleigh area, North Hills, and would enjoy a meet as well. I'm a total newbie to audiophile quality equipment, but very interested. I have the A2 and U3.

Hi guys, I've been reading a lot and doing research and have finally settled on either the E500 or Triple.Fi. I'm using the Audio Technica ATH-CK7 right now with my Cowon A2 and am not too happy about it. I want to test out the E500 or Triple.Fi but I don't know where in Raleigh, NC I can do...