How does the UM3X compare to the Westone 4?

Hi. Time for me to upgrade from my Sennheiser IE8.   I'm looking for a pair of IEMs that have similar sound characteristics as the VSonic GR07 (ie strong bass, great detail, warm sounding and great isolation). My budget is $500, however the IEM *must* have a 2 year (or longer) warranty. I am...

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I'd like to upgrade from my Brainwavz B2/DBA-02.   I don't like the sound signature of the B2 as it is way too bright and low on bass. I would like something that has the sound signature of a V Sonic GR07 (I regret returning them), something warm sounding with a good amount of bass. The...

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Hi.   I have a broken pair of RE0. My credit card company has kindly refunded me the money through their extended warranty service and does not want the earphone back. Now I'm thinking of recabling it for fun so I'll get a bit more from these otherwise broken and useless earphone.    Is...

I have the v3 RE0. My source is a Archos 5 or computer sound card, sometimes amped with a Fiio E11 if I'm at home.    With the comply tips, the highs reduce noticeably, I would say it makes the B2 slightly less trebly than RE0. I get more bass, but not much more than the RE0. The isolation...

Hi.    I just got my Brainwavz B2.    First impression: Oh my God they're bright! And that's coming from a RE0 user!    I've been reading a lot about the DBA-02 and B2. The are described as neutral, but I find my B2 to be incredibly bright, to the point voices sound shrill. It is...

  I just found out why I found the GR07 sounded so dark.    The cable was the problem. If I bend the cable in a certain way (such as tilting my head up), the treble is noticeably louder.    Unfortunately I have already chosen my mind and return these as I think a for $10 more, a...

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I think I will go with a Brainwavz B2 + Fiio E11 combo for $180. The B2 is like a DBA-02 without the build quality issues, and I can get a quality amp for $10 more, and I think that's a no brainer, even though I don't need an amp. For $10, absolutely. I wish I could have the E7 instead of the...

Quote: My definition of build quality is it'll last more than a year (preferably 2-3) before it breaks, and so far no earphone I've owned lasted more than 1 year (and I don't abuse my earphones). Basically earphones that does not have known durability issues like my RE0 and E2c.   Can...

I'm probably gonna get the Brainwavz B2. It is on sale for $130, and at that price, I don't think I can resist.   EDIT: Nope, not $130, that's US only. Guess it is $170. At least I get a free Fiio E5.

I know, I know, another "which IEM I should buy?" thread. I'm aware there is a large thread dedicated for that, but what I'm asking requires a little more than the sound quality descriptions in those threads.   Background: I have owned the Shure E2c, Head-Direct RE0, and the Vsonic GR07. ...

  Thank you for your response.    I see that burn in will only reduce treble. That is probably not good (for me).    I was all set to buy a DBA-02, but the DBA-02's have build quality issues (right channel imbalance) that is apparently very common and Bugden Audio's insane customer...

I just got my GR07. They have about 20 hours so far.    A little background: I am "upgrading" from a RE0. I am a "normal" person, not someone with a golden ear (nowhere near).   I am not impressed by the GR07. In fact, if I was not aware of its price and quality beforehand, I would think...

You should be looking at the Shure SE215, not the SE210 because they're dreadfully bad. 

@Aflac   My main problem with the SE530 was the REALLY rolled off treble. Perhaps I was A/B'ing with a RE0 and IE8, but call me an average listener, but the SE530 sounds unimpressive, and even low end, due to the severely rolled off treble.    Despite my dislike of the treble, I found...

  Quote:   I realize treble is just one component of sound, but I believe an earphone that can score >9 should do nothing bad. The treble on the SE530 are, well, bad. Also, I've never read such a critical review for an earphone getting >9   "the earphone lacks power, detail, and...

Hi   Thank you again for 2 detailed review of the Shure SE530 and SE535. When I saw these reviewed, I went like "finally!" and couldn't wait to read it.    I personally have heard of the SE530, and I agree with most of what you say. But I am perplexed by the rating system after this...

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I just bought a DBA-02 and I want to use Etymotic's triple flange tips for maximum isolation. Unfortunately it is very difficult to get Etymotic tips in Canada, but I can get Shure's triple flange tips at my local audio store. How do they compare in terms of comfort and isolation?    I'm...

^Thank you Where can I buy Klipsch bi flange tips?

Thanks. Anybody know how well the DBA-02 isolate compared to Shure and Etymotics IEMs?

I currently have a pair of RE0, and I'm looking to upgrade. I'm thinking of upgrading to the DBA-02, and I have some questions regarding it. Right now I don't like the way the RE0 fits in my ear. It doesn't make a lasting tight seal, and the isolation isn't very good (compared to my old...