[Rip N' Burn]

Stay away from the Custom 3. It has one of the worst cables in the market. Microphonics are absolutely horrible on the Custom 3. It sounds really good though.

 

[Rip N' Burn]

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Originally Posted by turnstyle /img/forum/go_quote.gif The concern with the IE7 was that it would be sensitive to wind noise -- that's when the UM2 was suggested. (I haven't otherwise considered the Custom 3, but I'm certainly open to any IEMs that fit well with how I would be using them: eg, mostly biking/waking, rather than at a desk.) The SE530's are also an option, and are priced similarly to the UM2 ($288 vs $260) -- would be very happy to hear more about how SE530's compare to UM2's, especially given the bike/walk use. UM3X at first strike me as too pricey -- but am I now going to be tempted by you UM3X fans? Uh-oh... I gather the UM3X's share the same physical characteristics as the UM2's (ie, a relatively low-profile for the amount of hardware, and a good relatively low-microphonic cable) -- but they then bring lots more to table? This is a dangerous forum...

The SE530 have bulky cables and earlier models had problems with cables cracking and splitting over time. It has a very short cable and most likely, you will have to use the extension cables which will add some weight. It has some of the best sounding mids in the market.

 

[xguntherc]

Sorry to hear about that. I don't see how someone can manage to forget something like that and wash cloths though lol. I'm much more careful

I'll also give my input. I agree get IE7 or IE8. You can get the IE8 used here for a good price. Another good option in terms of sound and to help the microphonics while biking would be the klipsch custom 3 or even custom 2 if u don't wanna spend as much. Similar sound quality and signature as you've had klipsch before they go around the ear and are great for biking. I have the 3s for biking myself.

Good luck

 

[Mr Jalaf]

Not quite sure of the ergonomics of the westone UM2, but if I was purchasing in your price range, that is definately what I would get.

 

[turnstyle]

I actually never heard of Westone before this thread -- but from what I gather so far, it seems their physical attributes reasonably match what I'm looking for -- ie, the hardware sits fairly flush in the ear (which should hopefully reduce wind noise when on the bike, yes?) and the cables are well-designed and handle microphonics relatively well (so that should help when I'm walking around).

So, if Westone is indeed right for me, is there a smart way to pick between UM2 and UM3X (or perhaps some other Westone)? Does it matter one way or the other if my source will mostly be the Clip+? (which, imho, is a nifty little gadget)

 

[turnstyle]

(Edit: I'll try asking the Westone-specific questions in the Westone appreciation thread)

Quick question: the cable on the Westone UM2 and UM3X -- it's a bit longer than 4 feet, is that about right? (does that not seem longer than necessary?)

 

[rawrster]

well it might be because they are designed more as a stage monitor so they would have to be longer than something that is for an ipod or something like that. well i would assume that most of the time they and run behind the backs and then connected either to a monitor or directly to the mixer or something along those lines.