UM3X vs. SM3 v2: Advice Appreciated! - Page 4

I would say that if you are going by a blind purchase, the UM3x will probably appeal to more people

The SM3 is awesome, but it's more of a love/hate relationship between it and to your ears. It will be a great purchase if you are able to enjoy it fully, but it would be best to audition it as it is quite a polarizing IEM

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Originally Posted by Simplicit 

I'm also debating which of the two to purchase.  I haven't listened to either, but both seem like solid choices.

Hmm okay.  I really wish I could audition them lol. What exactly do you mean by it is quite a polarizing IEM?

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Originally Posted by KaliKot 

I would say that if you are going by a blind purchase, the UM3x will probably appeal to more people

 

The SM3 is awesome, but it's more of a love/hate relationship between it and to your ears. It will be a great purchase if you are able to enjoy it fully, but it would be best to audition it as it is quite a polarizing IEM

 

Love it or hate it.

I've been told by SM3 owners that it took them a long time to suddenly like it, but once they start liking it it becomes like the best thing for them. Sounds like drivel to me, but who knows. I had multiple listening sessions (couple hours) with the SM3 and could never like it.

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Originally Posted by Omnirai 

Love it or hate it.

 

I've been told by SM3 owners that it took them a long time to suddenly like it, but once they start liking it it becomes like the best thing for them. Sounds like drivel to me, but who knows. I had multiple listening sessions (couple hours) with the SM3 and could never like it.

What was not Appealing to you about your SM3 Auditions
 

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Originally Posted by prestigetone 

Thanks guys! I am going to be buying a pair of the UM3Xs. Thanks to each and everyone of you for the replies. Appreciated like the title suggests.

Cool Personally after reading countless threads I really think you made the best choice. Can;t remember if it was mentioned here earlier, Westones Comfort and their cables, build quality and "customer service" is about the industries best!
 

I have done an extensive A/B to the SM3 and UM3X and UM3X wins hands down IMO. More treble emphasis, more clarity/transparency, more details, brighter (much brighter), better instrument separation. SM3 are way too dark whern you are accostummed to the UM3X sound sig. BTW, they are stunning with the UM56 custom tips (more bass  - have tried Shure Olives, etc, better treble, even more details). They are my favorite universal IEMs. The closest you can get to a custom made IEM. They just need the UM56 tips to show all their potential. Since you can get them for 200 EURO used + 100 EURO for the UM56's, for 300 EURO total you can't get any better IMO.