[djayjp]

So which of these candidates could best be described as being smoother sounding (slightly less forward or harsh) in the upper mids/lower treble region (~past 1khz) while still maintaining about as much or slightly more bass (if IE8's are considered to definitely have too much bass imo)?

 

[Spyro]

I think all of the Westones have a more naturalness about their sound than any Shures and I am a fan of SE530.

 

[jyle_t]

e-Q7. A close second would be UM3x, not really a fan of it tho as i prefer colder sounds.

 

[jaibautista]

I think the TF10s aren't that fatiguing and harsh at all (at least for my ears). It brighter than the SE530s (it has that extended highs) but I like 'em better.

Hope that helps.

 

[iponderous]

My vote is for the TF10 for reasons that I have already given in previous posts.

 

[Modifiedz]

I vote 1st Triple Fi. and vote Second Westone 3.
The TF10 is great with the Highs, and sometimes I agree that it is very smooth on the mids, but every now and then I wish the Mids were more forward in certain areas. I think It has alot to do with what freQ range the singers voice falls into.

 

[Aevum]

i know i sound like a fanboy, but i think that the triple.fi are too weak to be counted as smooth, i had to sell mine after using them for 6 months, and coming from the Atrio M5´s, the armature sounded sharper and faster but at the same time, it didnt have thickness and force that made music enjoyable,

the IE8 on the other hand... i guess i just like it hot and thick

 

[mark2410]

IE7 or custom 3 are as close to what you want but nothing will have as good mids as the 530

 

[Gbjerke]

IE7/8

 

[Azathoth]

Either the Westone 3/UM3X or the Senn IE7/8. I thought the SE530's were plenty smooth already when I tried them before.