add Shure SE115s to the list

the shures are the better pair based on durability and comfort (the wrap around ear design)

Thank you ibis and CMasten, I will look into these. And koven, no more than the player itself please, <$250?

Salut. I need a good compact amp for my Westone 3 IEMs. Here are the related specs if you aren't familiar with them (which I am sure you are). Quote: Sensitivity: 107 dB SPL Impedance: 30 ohms Primary source is an iPod touch 1G (probably will upgrade to the new one this...

haha i will think about those too, amps don't look so great with an ipod i have lots of time to decide

Shure SE115. comfortable with foam tips, and great isolation with foam tips. good emphasis on bass. but if you listen to anything like rock you'll get a lot of painful, harsh sibilance.

Quote: Originally Posted by tstarn06 Well, I've had the W3, IE8 and the UM3X, oh and the Klipsch Image X10. For me, the Westone UM3X is the best universal IEM I've heard so far. Read the threads, don't just buy on my advice. But I do really like the UM3X. I will and have read the...

Quote: Originally Posted by tstarn06 If you are looking for the W3s, then consider the UM3X. By all means, read up on the W3s, because fit/tips are a major factor in those IEMs sounding right (they can sound horrible depending on the tip/fit). My belief is either go to one of the top...

thanks for the quick replies everyone, i really appreciate it. i will look into all of these, especially the se530s - that's a great price. maybe i can find the westone 3s around that price too

Hey. I'm looking for a new pair of earphones to replace my Shure SE115s. They had the right bass for me, but the mids and highs were too harsh and sloppy for heavy metal. My budget is $200-$250. They need to have detailed highs and mids for alternative, punk, hard rock, heavy metal, ect...

the best i've seen at my school are a pair of skullcandy lowriders -_-