[mark2410]

well i have neither and no great plans to get either.

however id vote IE8 even though i actively chose to get the IE7 over them as on here ive heard far more complains about the W3 than i have about the IE8. the only thing that really put me of getting them was i dont like a ton of bass but id sooner have that than have the issues people have moaned about the W3 particularly the sibilance.

edit: i didint vote though as i havent heard either

 

[moseboy]

Everyone see what Screamager did? Voted, and then thoroughly compared them and described why one was picked over the other.

We need more of that.

EDIT: The OP has basically made up his mind, so I don't think that this is for him as much anymore. But I think this would still benefit a lot of people who are making a decision on which one to get.

 

[The Hawk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jajo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just for proof, here are my Sennheiser IE8's....

Nice try.

 

[moseboy]

Lol. +2 points for Jajo.

 

[SACD-Man]

Well...this is a touch one since the Westone has a very unique 3 way system working. The IE8's have more soundstage, but the 3's are more upbeat.

Both are great depending on personal liking.

 

[moseboy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SACD-Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well...this is a touch one since the Westone has a very unique 3 way system working. The IE8's have more soundstage, but the 3's are more upbeat. Both are great depending on personal liking.

You have heard both?

EDIT: If so, do you prefer one over the other?

 

[tstarn06]

Quote:

Originally Posted by elnero /img/forum/go_quote.gif Most people who have had sibilance issues with the Westone 3's have been able to overcome with through tip selection.

X2

 

[Feather225]

Wow...can't believe this topic is still HOT~~~ I got so tired of this, so I bought both IE8 and W3, why don't everyone just buy both and send back the one he/she (minority) don't like...they are selling IE8 on Amazon, just buy it, and if you don't like it, feel free to return ^ ^

To me, its all about preference~

 

[davidhunternyc]

Quote:

Originally Posted by moseboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh man. This could stir up some (more) Westone 3 vs. IE8 controversy if you go back on your final decision to crown the Westone 3 king . I don't know if I will get to hear the Westone 3 ever. It doesn't bother me much whether I will or not because I am so sure that the Westone sound signature isn't for me personally. But based on your extensive review, I was pretty sure that the Westone 3, to you, had the perfect sound signature. Has that changed?

Yes David, your review was written with so much authority, that I was sure the Westone 3 was crowned the new King of IEM's. I know this is a crazy idea, but why don't you have a bunch of your friends who have never heard either of them weigh in with their opinions? Just don't coach them on what to listen for. We all hear differently and it could yield interesting results.

...uumm, if you need volunteers...

 

[moseboy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidhunternyc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes David, your review was written with so much authority, that I was sure the Westone 3 was crowned the new King of IEM's. I know this is a crazy idea, but why don't you have a bunch of your friends who have never heard either of them weigh in with their opinions? Just don't coach them on what to listen for. We all hear differently and it could yield interesting results.

Wow, X2. Great idea.

 

[mrdeadfolx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by forsberg /img/forum/go_quote.gif what I am ticked off about is the lack of credibility on some of these posts because of posters like you. Your opinions on these polls do not hold any value because you do not have any experience in the subject. I have no issues with you in Shure threads or other non-heated topics. But when I see your numerous bogus posts in every Westone thread I read, it gets old real quick. The thread ends up being just a camp A vs camp B flame war, lacking any useful information. Just look at how many arguments you were involved in recently (ex feather, spad, ...), and in the end, it gets nowhere.

This should pretty effectively end the argument. I stopped reading at this post, so let's catch up and find out. Oh, fun!

 

[Jajo]

wrong thread.

 

[FYJX]

I have tried both and prefer the se530

. Hey that's reasonable is it not? i prefer the mid forward on the Shure Se530. i mean, the 530 is still in the king of the IEM world. But out of the two, i prefer the Westone 3. It's just more to the "my cup of tea" compared to the IE8.

 

[Saintkeat]

well i've been rather fortunate to have heard them both..

here are my thoughts (note i own neither):

Westone 3 sounded really nice and balanced, it carries the same sound signature from the um2 and seems to lack any sparkle.. if you like flatter sound it'd probably be this... and its really comfortable and great isolation.

IE8 i was skeptical about this pair at first, as the isolation with the stock earplugs was rather poor (though i think it would isolate much better with complys). i hopped around different genres of music, and it was really really good. balanced like the westone 3 but more oompf, more body, sounded better than the tf10 for that matter. it was comfortable and non protruding too, just the isolation that was questionable.

i would think that if you can get the IE8 to fit right, then in my humble opinion i would say the IE8 wins.. pretty much hands down..

 

[davidhunternyc]

So David, what about an update of your trials and tribulations?