[DeusInvictus7]

Hey guys,
 
I haven't been on here in quite a long time, but it seems the line ups for IEMs haven't changed too much over the past couple years.
 
Anyway, I'm looking to upgrade my IE7s to something else, and I am kind of torn between a couple choices. Mainly the Westone 3 and the Shure SE425.
 
Does anyone have any comparisons between the two?
 
What I am trying to aim for is something that's close to the IE7, but maybe with a bit more bass. It will be a change going from a dynamic driver to balanced armatures, but it seems all the main companies are doing that now...
 
I'm trying to keep my costs close to or under $300 or so. I can get the W3s used (4 months old) from someone for $325, and the SE425 I can get new for about $315.
 
Any suggestions or advice?
 
Thanks

 

[mark2410]

id think the 425 more of a side grade than up

 

[DeusInvictus7]

Yeah I was kind of thinking the same thing. I actually found a sweet deal on the FS section here for some UM3Xs, so I think I'll go with those. General consensus seems to be that the UM3X is a better all-rounder than the W3, and since it'll be cheaper than both options that I listed, that makes me happy.
 
 

 

[kenniepark]

I own the Westone 3's but haven't tried the Shure SE425's. However, I'm guessing like all of Shure's Universal IEM's they're going to have Shure's signature crisp sound. I can say that the bass on the Westone 3's is a touch boomy and an occasional sibilance can be heard. However, they're great headphones that are extremely full and warm! With all that said, I agree with your post above: go with the UM3X, it is an all-around better IEM.

 

[mark2410]

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