[phnx90]

Hey guys,
I've got a pair of (working) SE530s with rubber guards which have come off somehow. Shure is refusing to fix the pair for me since I didn't get them from an 'authorised retailer', but thankfully the damage is purely aesthetic and doesn't affect sound quality whatsoever.

The thing is, I'm tempted to buy a pair of Westone 3s, but I'm pretty sure that Shure (lol) hasn't released anything new in a while...dunno if any news has been released on any upcoming products yet (doubt it), but you think it's worthwhile waiting for Shure to release something savvy, or do you think I'm better-off selling my broken-but-still-working SE530s to buy the Westone 3s?

Thanks

 

[Geruvah]

(psst, wrong subforum)

I'd wait. Save that money for something really good. Think of it this way, IF Shure made something new and your had the W3's, would you hate yourself for not being patient?

If yes: Wait
If no: Do what you feel like doing.

 

[mark2410]

i dont think they are as have heard no rumours but if your 530 still work i would wait

edit: no clearly i wouldnt wait, but that doesnt mean you prob shouldnt, unless you want to be able to do a direct comparison of them both?

 

[Young Spade]

So you're saying that you have Shure 530s that are "semi-broken" but you are thinking about getting some Westone 3s. If this is the case, I would just wait and save your money.
There might be a better IEM on the market later down the road and if this does happen, you might be a little disappointing at your purchase.
If you have the money to spare, then I would say go for it.

 

[gameboy115]

For me, I will wait until it dies out. Since better iem is yet to come, and shure 530 is few years ago, may shure already invent their new big gun now.

Not if you are loaded, like to try something new