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...

Anybody have other suggestions?

  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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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.

  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...

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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...

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...

Shure SE210.    I was shocked and aghast at the horrible sound it put out. The treble was screechy and rolled off, with a complete lack of detail. The bass was nearly non existent, and the midrange was laid back and muffled. Overall just a horrible, horrible sound. The SE110 and (especially)...

I'd like to buy an extension cable to use with a straight jack IEM like the DBA-02. I've had way too many right angle jack IEMs that broke on me due to jack failure. With a straight jack, I can just always plug it in an extension cable and just replace the extension cable every year or so.   ...

Quote: Nope, not too late.    Accessibility by transit is quite important, so please include that information. If it is, I'll be happy to come and bring my RE0 and Shure E2c.

I'm in for Bay Bloor Radio.   Another bonus, they have all the headphones they sell on demo for you to try out. 

Thanks for the very detailed response. I've heard the Triple Fi 10 has quality issues ever since Logitech took over. 

  Depending on your views, you may think this is a biased (or not) test.    I didn't want to use a track where people just listen for the high frequency artifact, and rely on that most of the time and claim I heard a difference. I chose this track so people actually have to listen to...

Interesting.   I watched multiple over under video, and I don't see the difference between over under and over over. 

What's the difference between wrapping it like that in a case, and wrapping the cables around my music player?

Quote: What is a up and under loop?

Quote: There is no way I'd carry a case around me. I'd be very surprised if some people do that. I have a Archos 5, which is already almost 1'' thick because of the 250GB hard drive. A case is like the size of a cigarette box, which is another inch of thickness. Plus, it takes 2 seconds...

Quote: I use them often enough for it to become a chore to put them in a case.    When they're unused, they're just left on the table. If I'm on the go, and I'm not using the earphones, I just shove them in my pocket.    I use my earphones very often (about an hour a day, with 7...

Quote: I know. I said I only needed something that will cover the cable near the jack and prevent it from moving. A ferrite core does this job pretty well.   And guys, please stay on topic. 

Quote:   OK, since I created this test, I gotta take this challenge. I downloaded iTunes, enabled the highest quality VBR, and I encoded a 128Kbps song (the same one here), and see if I can hear a difference.   Double blind test is the ****. I couldn't tell a difference.    Sorry...