This is me on my 2008 KTM 200 XC in April 2010.  It's a ROCKET.    

I'm not really a good judge of soundstage, so I can't help you there.  As for female vocals, I just listened to my favorite female vocalist, Anneke van Giersbergen, singing "Hyperdrive!" from Devin Townsend's Addicted.  I wouldn't say that they were terrible with female vocals, but they didn't...

Well, after a few months of being satisfied with my rig, I felt the upgrade itch once again.  Curse you, Head-Fi!  I swear, this place is an addiction. :P The primary genre of music that I listen to is metal, and I absolutely love my Grado SR325is for metal.  However, I also enjoy some...

Based on my perception of overall sound quality: Westone UM3X > Westone 3 > Sleek SA6 > Klipsch Custom-2 > Altec Lansing iM716 > Etymotic ER6i > Maximo iM-490 > JVC Marshmallows > Shure SE310 > v-moda Vibe Based on my personal listening preferences: Westone 3 > Westone UM3X > Sleek SA6...

Quote: Originally Posted by LightZY Regarding the UM3x, i find the mids kinda bloated although after listening through several tracks i find the mids to my liking however compared to the CK100, i still find the CK100 to be more "natural".. i wonder why? Bass wise, it's there similar...

I'm a metalhead with the UM3X. Do it. Now. The bass is deep, tight, and punchy with a really quick attack. The frequency response sounds pretty linear, with maybe a bit of hump in the mids (guitars sound freaking awesome). Everything sounds crisp and realistic. They sound the best when...

Well, I took the plunge and ordered The Shadow to go with my UM3X on Monday. It's now Thursday, and the amp has finally arrived! First impressions are very positive! The most noticeable improvement is that The Shadow increases the depth and impact of the bass without adding any bloat; my main...

I grabbed these during the Woot sale just for kicks. They're actually pretty impressive at $17, and if anybody wants a budget set of canalphones with strong bass and decent mids, you'll probably be pretty satisfied. However, these do seem to be extremely picky about proper fit and insertion...

Yet another advocate of spending the money on better IEMs. A good set of IEMs unamped will still sound far better than a mediocre set of IEMs with a cheap amp, and there's always the option of saving up some cash for a decent amp in the future. The one exception to this rule just might be...

Quote: Originally Posted by H22 Hey, I have a MINT P-51 for sale. check the clasifieds! Gotta' love the price, but the color just doesn't suit me. After a great deal of research, I'm pretty much torn between the Shadow and the P-51 Mustang now. I love the diminutive size...

Quote: Originally Posted by VicAjax don't forget that different tips make a huge difference in the sound as well! i hope you've tried some? Oh, I've absolutely tried different tips, but I think my opinion on tips may be a bit different than the general opinion around here. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rip N' Burn Shure black olive foam tips should fit the UM3X. They are more durable than Comply. I've tried the Shure black olives on the UM3X, and the tube is ever so slightly too small on the UM3X for these to stay snug (yes, the tips were brand new...

After reading review after review, thread after thread of praise for the UM3X, I finally bit the bullet during the Cyber Monday sale at Earphone Solutions. I was so excited to finally own one of the most highly regarded universal IEMs available. They arrived 3 days later, and having agonized...

I got my UM3X

My first Grado was the SR225, and a few months later I ended up getting the SR325is as well. For what I'm looking for, and for the type of music I primarily listen to (metal), the SR325is are much better. The bass is fuller and deeper, they reveal more detail, they've got more impact, and in...