[Trist]

I'm thinking about getting the UM3X, Is the removable cable version worth the extra $20? I would like your opinion

 

[eclipes]

its definitely worth it long term. If your cable breaks or starts to wear out, you can swap a different cable instead of sending it back to Westone. Another great thing are the experiments with different cables such as Copper or silver stranded cables. I would definitely recommend a TWag cable for the um3x which i am currently using and it sounds amazing.

 

[Trist]

Since the UM3X is pretty much at the top of the universal IEM chain I don't think I'll be upgrading for a while, I'll get the RC version. Thanks

 

[Tronz]

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its definitely worth it long term. If your cable breaks or starts to wear out, you can swap a different cable instead of sending it back to Westone. Another great thing are the experiments with different cables such as Copper or silver stranded cables. I would definitely recommend a TWag cable for the um3x which i am currently using and it sounds amazing.

Wait, you spent 2/3rd the price of your IEM for the cable? .........
 

 
 

 

[Trist]

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Wait, you spent 2/3rd the price of your IEM for the cable? .........
 

 
 

There isn't really any universal IEMs significantly better than the UM3X since it's at the top of the universal IEM price range, why not try and get the most out of it?

 

[Trist]

I still think you should get the best possible amp/source first before upgrading the cable.

 

[ubercaffeinated]

agree, i really don't think silver cables make a difference in sound. it should really be the LAST thing to upgrade in your chain. source and headphones are obviously the main things to focus on first. the um3x really doesn't need an amp, so you're lucky in that aspect since you don't have to struggle with synergy and crap.

 

[Leynar]

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Wait, you spent 2/3rd the price of your IEM for the cable? .........
 

 
 

 
Well, there are people who are willing to spend the amounts equivalent to their JH16s on the crystal piccolino cables. And different cables do change the sound, for better or for worse is up to you to decide
 
 
 

 

[Tronz]

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Well, there are people who are willing to spend the amounts equivalent to their JH16s on the crystal piccolino cables. And different cables do change the sound, for better or for worse is up to you to decide
 
 
 

For worse, because it fuels the fact that us as human beings are so easily fooled with our perception to reality. Or in other words, we fall prey to placebo far too often in this hobby.
 

 

[Trist]

...And the cable debate continues. 

 

[Leynar]

Just do a A/B blindfolded test. And no offense but I feel that if you don't believe in the change of sound in cables since placebo might be present, then obviously you won't bother to justify any difference since even if there was, you'd pass it on as placebo. Hope you get what I'm saying (it isn't easy typing on headfi through an iPhone. If only there was a mobile version of the site..)

 

[goodvibes]

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Just do a A/B blindfolded test. And no offense but I feel that if you don't believe in the change of sound in cables since placebo might be present, then obviously you won't bother to justify any difference since even if there was, you'd pass it on as placebo. Hope you get what I'm saying (it isn't easy typing on headfi through an iPhone. If only there was a mobile version of the site..)

It's called a self fulfilling prophesy and is a predominant as placebo. Best to leave these things to individual perception.
 

 

[eclipes]

well there many other cable choices other than Whiplash and ALO audio, mine only cost me around 70bucks which seems reasonable for the amount of satisfaction I got from the cable. I don't know how am I going to discuss this cable matter but the full silver cable did make a noticeable difference, and I am sure its not placebo.
 
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Wait, you spent 2/3rd the price of your IEM for the cable? .........
 

 
 

 

 

[shureThing]

Using the RC version doesn't mean you have to replace the cable.

 

[eclipes]

get the NON RC then..........................................