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From my experience my UM3x cannot compete in detail, extension and soundstage against my full size cans of equal or lesser price(Grado MS2i,Ultrasone pro 2500).
This is interesting
From what i have experienced
UM3x and Ms2i
Ms2i give you better soundstage.
It sound like music is being play outside of your head, while um3x as well as most IEM sound like everything is play inside your head.
So i agree with you on this one.
Extension?
For high, of course the Grado offer you more high as that is their trademark, clear and sparkling high.
Bass? I don't really agree. Grado might give you bigger image of the bass which make it sound like more bass extension, but imho
Um3x offer more bass extension. Grado only offer you more upper bass (slam your head and rock your world
)
Detail
Well, since grado high is really nice and detail so it sound like it is clearer and all.
But talking about detail you are not only talking about the high. I think Um3x offer more detail in mid and bass.
(And i must say that ms2i offer more detail than average FZ can so i think the most other FZ at this price range couldn't compete with an IEM)
That my theory why you experience different result.
I am just talking about IEM vs FZ can not a comparing any of them specifically but since you asked so hope that's help
PS.
sorry for my poor English skill. English really isn't my first language. And I always got low grade on English Exam.