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Definitely the tips, my bad source didn't diminish the treble more than the bass: they all suffered.
Originally Posted by koven /img/forum/go_quote.gif get the W3 |
Originally Posted by Cosmic Fool /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for all the replies guys! You all give me valid reasons to buy one IEM or another. Of course all three IEM's have there fans over here. When I woke up this morning I was actually thinking again of the IE8. - It's the cheapest (comparison in EU-webshops: 100 euro or more) - W3 or UM3X can be bought in US-webshops but they would still be more expensive. - Buying over the Atlantic could cause troubles with customs (making it even more expensive) and of course what about warranty? (worldwide warranty?; sending it back to the US would be costly too) - soundsignature: Sennheiser has always suited me (HD 595, HD 485, PX100, MX 500, some wireless HP's,...) whereas Westone would be a big guess in this respect. - SQ: the peaky treble of the W3 and the neutrality of the UM3X (it was after all intended for pro-musicians and not for casual listening) versus the funfactor of the IE8. Some call it even as close an IEM has ever been to a full open HP-sound. - The IE8 has the adjustable bass screw and even if it would be overpowering I am positive I could EQ it down with my Cowon I7. - The combo Cowon-Sennheiser is almost certainly a good match (neutral DAP versus warm IEM) - The IE8 doesn't go as deep in the ear as the Westones. Two years ago I had some ear-issues (irritations) that made it impossible to use my Shure E3's for a couple of months. I've almost forgotten about it but it could be a factor in the future of course. Conclusion: there is a lot to say for the IE8 in my case. Thanks again for all your input! It made things a lot more clear to me. |
Originally Posted by Cosmic Fool /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for all the replies guys! You all give me valid reasons to buy one IEM or another. Of course all three IEM's have there fans over here. When I woke up this morning I was actually thinking again of the IE8. - It's the cheapest (comparison in EU-webshops: 100 euro or more) - W3 or UM3X can be bought in US-webshops but they would still be more expensive. - Buying over the Atlantic could cause troubles with customs (making it even more expensive) and of course what about warranty? (worldwide warranty?; sending it back to the US would be costly too) - soundsignature: Sennheiser has always suited me (HD 595, HD 485, PX100, MX 500, some wireless HP's,...) whereas Westone would be a big guess in this respect. - SQ: the peaky treble of the W3 and the neutrality of the UM3X (it was after all intended for pro-musicians and not for casual listening) versus the funfactor of the IE8. Some call it even as close an IEM has ever been to a full open HP-sound. - The IE8 has the adjustable bass screw and even if it would be overpowering I am positive I could EQ it down with my Cowon I7. - The combo Cowon-Sennheiser is almost certainly a good match (neutral DAP versus warm IEM) - The IE8 doesn't go as deep in the ear as the Westones. Two years ago I had some ear-issues (irritations) that made it impossible to use my Shure E3's for a couple of months. I've almost forgotten about it but it could be a factor in the future of course. Conclusion: there is a lot to say for the IE8 in my case. Thanks again for all your input! It made things a lot more clear to me. |
Originally Posted by duanepo /img/forum/go_quote.gif good choice! hope you enjoy it! But reading from your original post, if you loved the Shure signature for 4 years, i was gonna say the westones might suit you better... but IE8s "funfactor" is trully amazing, i can attest to that! OT: MARK! i never did consider comparing the IE7 and the UM3X. I have the IE8s now and im planning to buy a new IEM with the "opposite" sound signature as the IE8. I was betting on the UM3X for that matter. I'm afraid that since IE7 is still from sennheiser, tendency is they have a lot in common with the IE8, i might be, in a sense, "downgrading". |
Originally Posted by mark2410 /img/forum/go_quote.gif oh the um3 isnt a down grade but its sound signature that more neutral sound isnt utterly dissimilar to the 7. the um3 is more detailed and has greater clarity just was simply saying that for half the cost its not a bad choice. neither are really very neutral both do have a quite a bit of bass but not IE8 amounts of bass |