[phantom1]

So I think my 3's are finally on their last legs. 
 
The cable has slowly been unwinding for a while now, and last night when I was using them, I noticed the sound cutting in and out. Not a good sign. 
 
So, I'm looking for a replacement now. 
 
I bought the 3's more than two years ago, so I don't think I could do anything with the warranty at this point. 
 
I have my eye on the Logitech 6000 headphones for $114.49
 
or 
 
the Westone W10 for $200. 
 
Just can't justify paying full price for the W20 or W30 right now, let alone the W40. 
 
How much of a difference is there between the 3's and the W10? Step up? Step down? 
 
- I would be using with a OnePlus One (Android) and my laptop.
- Would prefer to stay around $200
- I listen to a wide variety of music, but an emphasis on Electronic Dance Music
- Open to either headphones or earbuds (I wear an 8 in hat size so that is a consideration). 
 
Thanks! 

 

[ProtegeManiac]

Single BA driver designs tend to have a lot less bass frequency response. You might be better off with a dual dynamic driver, especially with some solid choices in the $100 or so range. If anything, the ergonomics will be a bit different since the shape of the shells are very different, and being dyanic drivers they have larger shells also.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/711582/havi-b3-pro-1-impressions-thread (this shell design is a bit closer to the Westones, but is still more like the IE8/IE80)
http://www.head-fi.org/products/ttpod-t1-e-high-definition-dual-dynamic-professional-in-ear-earphone (this shell design is more similar to the IE800)