WOW! So I just experimented with the Complys again and...WOW! I was getting an amazing seal with the triple-flange with gobs of bass but almost no highs. Now, I've finally figured out how to get the Complys inserted properly (seems to take some experimentation) and I have just a tad less...

Quote: Originally Posted by Spyro ...while I can get a great seal with the flange tips, it seems to mute the highs and sound slightly congested. Yeah, this is how both the triple-flange and & gray silicone tips sound for me, although perhaps a bit more than "slightly" congested...

I've had the Westone 3 since fall and honestly, I'm not a huge headphone listener to begin with. I use them mainly during air travel and have used the large gray silicone sleeves as well as the triple-flange tips with the stalk trimmed down to the largest flange. I get a good seal with either...

Quote: Originally Posted by paaj hd650 is a wonderful movie headphone, comfortable and nicely laid back. I'm also looking at the Beyer DT990 & DT880 600ohm as they can be found for a good bit cheaper than the HD650 and seem to get pretty good recommendations for movies as well.

Thanks everyone. Now to decide which cans are the best for movies! (maybe something like the HD650)

Is the headphone jack in my receiver is powerful enough to be considered an "amp"? I have a Marantz SR7002 receiver with a Dolby headphone jack. I may be moving from my house to an apartment later this year and want to get some good cans to use at home so that I can still enjoy movies at...

Quote: Originally Posted by jc9394 I traded my W3 to UM3x and never look back. The midbass hump is not for me, I like more natural tone. Some people said not fun but for me, I like the music as it is intended. And I did just the opposite. The UM3x was DULL, DULL, DULL straight...

You need to buy both and compare them for yourself. Sell the ones you like least. There is no other way to know which ones will suit you better. I bought the UM3x first based on the number of people who switched from W3 to UM3x. After finding them very lackluster with the music I listen to, I...

Quote: Originally Posted by dj nellie Honestly, I'm a little disappointed in Westone for designing 2 tips with totally different lengths, one of which loses seal when doing something as routine as opening my mouth. In addition, I've tried to give specific feedback on how to improve the...

Mine were just under $100 (for vinyl) including the impressions and tips from my local audiologist.

Agree with most of the posts above. UM3x = not involving for me whatsoever with rock/pop/electronica. I much prefer the Westone 3. Buy both and try them out. Sell the ones you like least here for a small loss. That's what I did. It really comes down to personal preference and differences in...

Quote: Originally Posted by Spyro Yea, I would agree. Pretty odd to read lately that; - UM3X are boring. I find them quite similar to SE530 (which are rarely ever referred to as boring) but with better detail. Sure UM#X is a more closed in feeling than SE530 but I find it very...

I purchased both the W3 & UM3x at the same time, figuring I'd sell whichever ones I liked least after auditioning them. So far, the W3 is definitely winning, but I'm reserving final judgment until I get my UM56 tips (should be a few more days). The W3 definitely gives me more of an...

My UM56 tips should be coming in later this week. I sure hope I don't have as many fit issues as you

Quote: Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict The W1 improve on the C700 in those areas (un-amped) and work well with a 4G Nano and iPhone 3GS without an amp. HeadphoneAddict, do you still think the iPhone 3G can hold it's own with the 3GS unamped out of the headphone jack? I...

Edit: nevermind.

Quote: Originally Posted by midoo1990 The iPod touch 2g sound is fantastic.it is the most natural sounding player I have ever used,I bought some players including iPhone 3g but sold them due to their horrible sound. I thought the iPod Touch 2G was supposed to sound nearly...

Quote: Originally Posted by dap_pad The UM3X fits in my Incase Slider for the 3GS...just barely though... I do wish it was just 2 mm smaller in diameter though >.< Yeah, I suppose mine technically "fits" but it doesn't seem to go in as far as it should. Plus the plastic around...

Quote: Originally Posted by Beaterator does anyone knows whether the new batch of UM3X uses the same cable and jack as the Westone 1. The cable is different. My UM3x that I just received a couple of weeks ago does not use the same cable or plug as the Westone 1 I tried out last...

They're different. The Westone 3 probably is considered to have more bass, but it's got a noticeable midbass hump that some find objectionable. The UM3x is considered to have better quality bass but maybe not quite as much in quantity. I don't get a good fit with the UM3x using any of the...

Just got back from getting my impressions for the UM56 at the audiologist. Interestingly, she said my canals are VERY narrow. I guess that explains why the Complys would never work for me. They never seemed to expand inside my canal after insertion and the foam would frequently be collapsed...

Quote: Originally Posted by dissembled Received my Westone Fit Kit today and I'm glad to announce that the muffle that I've grown accustomed to in the past two months has been greatly reduced. This is with the help of the medium silicone sleeves that came in the pack. For the few...

Quote: Originally Posted by dissembled I'm really quite jealous of the ones here stating that the UM3xs are detailed phones. Because with my weird shaped canals, they literally sound like $15 ear buds from a dollar store. Maybe even less. Yeah, my canals must be similar to...

I think it's a fit issue. I do not get a good fit with the UM3x - even with the gray silicone flex sleeves from the Westone 3 which fit me perfectly. I know this goes against most people's experiences, but I simply get a better fit with the W3s than with the UM3x. Anyway, the UM3x sound...

Quote: Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict Are you in Colorado Springs? I ordered mine from the Beltone Hearing Center on Filmore, and they did my impressions for $30 and UM56 were $70. With new ownership the price went up, but not sure how much. I liked my Vinyl ones (can't find them...