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...