Quote: Originally Posted by VicAjax could you elaborate on what "wow factor" means to you? does the music sound distant and uninvolving compared to your previous cans? are you looking for more bass impact? When I switched from the UM1 to UM2, the "wow factors" are: - vocals are...

Received my UM3X for a few days. Prior to my purchase, I was debating between the W3 and the UM3X. I'm definitely not very experienced in high end audio gears (started off with crappy sony/ipod headphones, moved to Um1, UM2, SE530, and now the UM3X. My initial impression is that understandably...

1. UM-2 2. SE530 3. UM-1 4. Sony EX70

If its damaged, you can always ship it back to Westone for repair (for a fee). It might be cheaper than getting a new pair. The Shure does seem to have a noticably different sound signature than the UM2, I tried it and couldn't get use to it (not that its bad... in fact, its suppose to be...

I've heard good things about the er-4p, and that was one of the choices I was considering before I picked up the UM2. The bass issue with the SE530 might just be me, but I still remember the first time I heard the UM2... the drum beats (or anything bass-related) would send shivers down my spine...

Wow, lots of people getting the 530s. I've also recently got the se530's, but wasn't that impressed by it. I'm by no means an audiophile, but just a regular guy who enjoys clean, crisp sounds. To give a bit of history, I started with the UM1, moved to the UM2, and now to the SE530. Based on my...

For those who cares for another estimated release date... Casque Or, translaged with google, Translated version of http://www.generationmp3.com/casque/ Oh, and thanks for the link, Flavio... your page helped me in choosing the UM2 as my last set of IEMs!

I can't wait anymore... I need a new pair of IEMs. Based on what I've read here, the closest thing to the W3 seems to be the Shure SE530/E500 or the triple.fi 10s, would that be correct? Which one would you guys recommend? I'm leaning toward the Shure since I've heard bad things about the tf10's...

I'm getting quite annoyed about the situation. I understand that delays happens all the time, whether its with software release, other IEM release, or well, just pretty much anything/everything. But for Westone to have a delay was a bit disappointing. I've had the UM1 and UM2, and the service...

I keep telling myself... stay away from head-fi.... I told myself after getting the UM1, told myself the same thing after getting the UM2, and here I am again, looking at the Westone 3... and once again, saying the SAME FRIGGIN thing to myself again. And what's worst is... in participation...

OK OK, it has been less than 6 hrs, and I'm eyeing for an iMod for my iPod already... THIS PLACE IS EVIL!!! I've never spent so much money in such a short period of time before! The only thing holding me back is that line-out thing.. I don't want to lug around an amp with the iPod...

Ok, I've decided... on my never-ending path to upgrade, I'm moving on - from the Um1 to UM2. This place is sucking my wallet dry... I have a love/hate relationship with this place...love the people/advice/knowledge, but my wallet hate you guys. Now, onto amp research and spending even more...

Thanks for the comments... initially, I thought that I can solve all my problems with the e500, now I have to go back and find a happy medium on cost/benefits now. So I guess I'll likely move down to the UM2 or the e4s with an amp... more research. This place is killing me... I'm spending...

I'm new here... can't seem to find a post about my question, so here it goes... I've always used the standard ear-buds that comes with my MP3/CD/Walkman players... and about a year ago, I've even bought a pair of ear buds for $1 from the local dollar store (complete crap... but that's another...