I currently have Ety HF3s which I use with my iPhone 4 as the main source. I really enjoy the sound signature and clarity but have been wanting some more low-end oomph recently.   I have been trying out and comparing the Westone UM3X and Shure SE535LTD (Special Edition Reds); coming from the...

Does anyone have direct experience comparing the comfort of the Westone UM3X with either the Klipsch X5 or the X10?   My X5s were stolen and I'm looking for a replacement.   The X5s were the most comfortable earphones I've tried but Klipsch (unfortunately) has discontinued them.  ...

Hello Forum... I'm in the search for an amp to move better the Sony's V6 and Westone UM3X... aldought the cans and iem sound good with out any amp y want to get the most out :)    At a price range less than 100 $ suggestions please and thanxs    

Hi guys! :) I'm looking for IEMs with great 3-D imaging, separation, and detailing with good bass. I want to be able to hear the individual instruments around me, and be able to pick them out. I also want the instruments to sound how the engineer intended them to sound: as detailed and accurate...

hI guys i recently bought a pair of um 3x from amazon and they recently arrived from amazon but they sound soft when i plug it into my iphone but it sounds so much better when i plugged into my friend's zen xi fi  i was actually wondering which mp3 would be suitable for listening to the um 3x to...

Hi all!  I'm a relative newbie poster here, with most of my posts being questions and plagued with self doubt about my purchases (you all know where I'm coming from here).  I'm also new to quality audio in general.  Thus far, my purchases have included:   Bose MIE2i PowerBeats Sport Bang...

Hi all,   Currently I use the Fiio E7 with my iPod classic to power the UM3X and I'm looking to upgrade.  My budget is around $200-$300.  Right now I'm eyeing the JDSLabs c421 with the AD8620 opamp and the Headstage Arrow 4G - I know the Arrow costs almost twice as much as the c421, but from...

I'm ready to get one of these IEM's, and was hoping someone familiar with all three could provide some help. I listen to jazz almost exclusively - late 50's to late 60's. (Miles, Trane, Bill Evans, and all the great guitarists of the era - Wes, Benson, Kessel, Joe P, Burrell, Grant, etc.) I love...

Just wondering if anyone have any tips to the best BBE+ settings for Cowon D2+ to pair with UM3x?   BTW, mine is a D2 with D2+ firmware.   TIA!!

I have the 4r and i think it does sound a bit flat.. my um3x sound much bigger than the 4r   however i've been reading up on the pfe232 and it's insane price of 600 for a 2 driver system   to anyone who has heard it an think it's better than the um3x or w4r? i just can't wrap my mind...

I'm seriously thinking of buying the Fiio E10 thanks to the good reviews that the little unit got. I intend to use this with my desktop and my laptop. I still can't make up my mind on a headphone, but I'm seriously thinking of upgrading my IEM. I'm currently using the Westone UM1 and it's time...

Hello!! I have been browsing the forum for quite some time and I have received a lot of helpful information. =) I have a couple of questions regarding the Westone UM3X RC please. I will be purchasing a set of these soon. 1) If I want to upgrade the cable, who makes them? 2) portable amp.. Can...

I do not believe there is a Westone UM3X page that is dedicated to strictly reviews and impressions.  I'd like to start one here, as I am sure there are many.  Feel free to copy and paste your review on to this. I will try to provide everyone with a very understandable review.  I will try to...

No frills comparo here, I have the UM3x on loan from a fellow head-fier so I figured I'd do a comparison. Most of my testing is done listening to Shpongle, it's pretty much the most taxing music I could imagine for putting headphones through their paces: Posford and Raja Ram cover the whole...

Hi all,    I am having a bit of trouble deciding which headphones to go with. I can get the SE535s for £270 (and may decide to buy custom ACS sleeves for £90 so that in total is £360). In the past I have had SE210s and although I enjoyed their isolation with the foam olives the sound quality...

Which is better, the Westone UM3X RC or the Earsonic SM3 v2?   I am looking for new IEMs, and these two seem to be some of the best in my price range (under 400).   I would like some input on the different signatures of these monitors, the comfort and fit in the ear, the recommended...

Westone UM3X mini-review     You might say I’ve been on a quest of sorts.  I’ve tried many mid and top tier universals, searching for something I can be content with for the long haul; something I can use on my daily commute that’s not only satisfying aurally but also in build and fit...

I've played around with headphones for a long time. I have an m-80 for portable use and both a Sennheiser 598 and Grado RS1 at home but still fairly new to audio.    I am told that IEMs, unlike headphones, don't really need an amp. But to be honest, I enjoy my music just fine without an amp...

G'Day HF'ers,   So my left IEM pulled off the cable and was subsequently stepped on.  It broke cleanly off between the main body and the earpiece attachment tube.   I'm outside of the 1 year warranty (not that this would be covered) and seek opinions.  Should I: 1) Have it repaired at...

The title tells it all.  InEarz Can do it for $90USD.  Is it worth it in the long run???  I'm assuming my warranty will become void with the Westone, and because I am 16 and still growing how long will I have before I need to remold again?  Will it affect sound quality?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=um3x   Someone explain this. Are the westone 4s ACTUALLY on that huge of a sale or something? What justifies them being only $15 more than the um3?

can a raw ipod drive um3x without an amp? if not,i am going to buy W3,if yes,i think i will go to um3x. a comparison between w3 and um3x would help too :)

Hi all!  I've read plenty of threads regarding the UM3X vs Westone 4 vs Shure SE535s.  I've been a happy UM3X owner for a while now, and when I first bought them (upgrade from B&W C5) the SQ difference, fit, and seal were tremendous upgrades.  After using them every day for hours a day, I've...

Hello guys!, Since I want special cables for my Um3x RC, can I use Whiplash TWAG v2 Eclipse (Over-mold version) for my um3x RC? Just to be sure. Thanks!   This is the link for the cable...

Hello all,    I just made the leap from Etymotic ER-4 to Westone UM3X and discovered the plastic bag of eartips.  I always opted for the tri-flange with the Etymotics preferring the noise isolation-effect.  When I attempted to pull of the default foamies from the UM3X much of the foam adhered...