I have come to a dilema. I can't decided between the Westone UM3x or the Westone 3. Basically I listen to classic rock and alternative music. Queen, Kiss, Muse, The Who, Aerosmith....ect.... I was wondering that what would sound better with an amp and/or if these headphones even require an amp...

Hey what do you guys think about the UM3x vs the W3 as on earphone solutions the W3 is $350 or $30 more then the current price of the UM3x offered to me? Better or worse when it comes to Rock music and casual listening, EG: not using them live on stage primary use at home, or during travel. So...

Quote: Quite new, he had them for 3 months and then got the W4 as a graduation gift. So I believe that they are in good condition.

Quote: Thanks for the help! It will be very useful when I fully decide. But for  now, would you have any recommendations for any other headphone brand that might be more suited to rock in a similar price point. Or are the Westones really that good?

Quote: No, I can consider then, but then again their price is fairly greater than what I am currently ready to give. I would like to try out some lower class Westones (EG: the UM3x, UM2, or W2) before I fully commit. I might sell the headphones later and but the W3 or W4.

Quote: Sorry, the person that is offering to sell me his UM3x is a friend and I have had a bad experience buying used online (not here on Head-fi). My friend has upgraded to a W4rc and is selling his old UM3x headphones. For the moment he is holding them for me. Also the reason i can't try...

Quote:     Thanks for the reply! I really don't know. I heard that the W2 is both lighter and has a larger soundstage and from listening to my Grados all day that seems to be a plus. But then again I never listened to headphones like the UM3x or UM2. What is the more intimate...

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QUICK!   Hey Everyone!   I need your help. I am looking for a pair of headphones around the price range of $300. I can't decided between the Westone UM2, Westone Um3x or Westone 2. I know that the Um3x is a tad more expensive than than the W2 or UM2 but I have an option to buy it used...

Quote: Thanks. I probably needed to read this. I have listened to grados before, and I probably won't find anything as good, as you said. I mainly listen to music in school, walking home, and in the bus. The reason why I started this thread is to see if anyone knows any alternative that...

Quote: Awesome post! I was looking for a post that shows how much the Grados stick out of the head and this picture is just perfect. Nice Find! The RS2i look "classic" IMO and I really do like the classic look, but the sr325is look more Retro and I also like that look. Since I like the...

^ Thanks guys for the suggestions but what I am looking for are a pair of headphones that are a little more "up-scale". The HD-25 are getting there but I do not like the plastic feel. The sound may be great but what I am looking for is a unique headphone. It doesn't really need to be "up front"...

Hey, I am looking for a pair of headphones that have a similar sound like Grado headphones but are more portable and can be used well outside. I want the energy and "excitement" of Grado sound, or at least similar but in a package that is both more portable, durable and can be used outside in...

Quote: I didn't get to listen to the rs1i while I was in the store. For me dishing out $700 for a pair a headphones is more than I can afford. When I meant that money is not a problem. I was regarding the sr325is and rs2i because I have ~$600 to spend and I want the best for my money...

Is anyone going to post anything? 

Still can't decided. Grado sr325is or rs2i. Is it really worth the $200 more for the rs2i? And size comparison, which one is larger and which on sticks out more. Also which one is better for classic rock. EG: Queen, Radiohead, Pink Floyd?   -Thanks for the Help in advance

Quote: Thanks for the tips on which amp will be good, but they will be no better than paper weights for me if I don't choose one of the Grados. From what is said on this forum, they are both, good. But I still don't know which ones I should get. Any comments or comparisons that could help...

Quote: I agree with you regarding the ColdPlay albums. I can't stand their mixing, I just listen to individual songs from time to time. Although I do spend most of my time listening to Albums like A Night at the Opera, Jazz, and A Day at the Races by Queen, and Ok Computer by Radiohead...

I have noticed that there are barley any pictures of people "wearing" their Grado headphones. Thus this thread is here to encourage people to post pictures of them wearing any Grados. There are way to many pictures of Grados by them selves. Lets see them on your head!   Rules:    1. No...

Is there really very little improvement? Although for me money is not a problem when it comes to audio, I do not like spending more, for performance that is of same/very very very little improvement over a lesser model. If it might help, I am not looking for sound that is perfect, but sound that...

Does anyone else have any opinion?

Ya I agree with you one the Amp and DAC. Once I get one of the headphones I might buy a CMOYBB amp.    Also one more question. There is one thing the I am not really a big fan of, is headphones that stick way out of your hear. I like a nice soundstage but headphones that stick wayyyyy to...

  Hey, I am relatively new to Head-Fi.com. I am looking to buy a new pair of Grado Headphones. There is only one small problem. I can't decided between the sr325is or the RS2i. For me the price does not matter, all I want are headphones that suit me and meet my criteria. I have auditioned...

Hello,  I am new to Head-Fi and am recently in the Market to buy a new pair of Grado Headphones. The problem is that I can't decided between the sr325is or the RS2i. The price does not matter. I am as willing to pay $300 as I am to pay $500. All I want are headphones that suit me. I have...