Originally Posted by qusp /img/forum/go_quote.gif x2 these things are growing on me more every day. and it seems a few of the skeptics have started to change their tune. I think it takes a bit of living with these to realize exactly how good they are.I mean they sounded great out of the box for me; but over time after my ears/brain has adjusted to the sound, I prefer them in every way to the SE530....
Just wanted to say exactly the same. I was impressed right from the start, then developed troubles to find the right fit / tip etc., and by now I love them.
How fitting that I just lost my SE530 on a plane (I did another little A/B game on board). A few weeks back I would have been desparate about the loss, now I just see some money-worth gone.
Originally Posted by qusp /img/forum/go_quote.gif anyone who lives in australia. you can get the UM56 from phoenix hearing instruments for cheaper than sending OS. with the exchange at the moment.>SNIP>
Originally Posted by FeedMeTrance /img/forum/go_quote.gif After some A/B my IEM rankings are now at:
1. Westone 3 with Ety Foam
2. Sleek Sa6 with Shure Olive
3. Triple Fi 10 with _______
4. LiveWires
5. Etymotic ER4 with Ety Foam
6. Klipsch X10s
In order of my preference.
I prefer the 3's over the TF10s for sure! For my ears, the Westone 3 are far superior than the TF10s. I found the TF10s to bassy (using comply tips). The 3's are a bit more present with higher notes
Interesting, I would have it this way:
1. Westone 3 with UM-56
2. Livewires
3. SE530 in Livewires custom molded acrylic shell
4. Image X10
5. Stock SE530
6. Triple.fi
7. SA6
8. q-JAYS or Nuforce NE-7M
9. de-podded IM716 (because they must be amped)
10. Denon C700
11. SE310
12. E4c
13. ER6i
14. Super.fi 5 Pro
Originally Posted by FeedMeTrance /img/forum/go_quote.gif I prefer the 3's over the TF10s for sure! For my ears, the Westone 3 are far superior than the TF10s. I found the TF10s to bassy (using comply tips). The 3's are a bit more present with higher notes
so many variables
ive been hunting down TF10 and W3 comparisions and another user said the opposite. the w3 loses it compared to the TF10's with the higher ranges and while the w3 has a more present bass - the exact opposite of what you just said.
this is what makes this hobby so tough. too much subjectivity. i just need to find someone in norther nj/nyc that will let me use the w3 for like 20 minutes
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Quote:
Originally Posted by Spad Where would you place the standard W3 in this ranking (without the UM56)?
With grey silicone tips it is still #1 for my ears.
Over 3 hours later I still have the grey silicone tips installed on the Westone 3 and definitely still rate it #1. Comfort is not too bad either, although my UM-56 or Complys are even more comfortable.
Originally Posted by qusp /img/forum/go_quote.gif from what I hear they sound great (not sure about a direct comparison) but quite a few people re selling them on, because they isolate like crap
In Australia or when sent here, the W3 will end up costing way over $600Aus. I have found a place here that is selling the Sennheiser IE8 for $370Aus. Is the W3 worth the extra money over the Senns and if so, how? The above quote states a deficiency in isolation as a negative, although I have read otherwise with the right tips being used. Soundstage is also much wider in the Senns. Any people with first hand experience please elaborate.
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