[Spyro]

True. The large diameter housing of W3 + very short nozzle can make them difficult to seal well in the ear. The housing goes flush up against the ear before the nozzle is fully inserted. Arguably a design flaw.

 

[Cosmic Fool]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkozlow3 /img/forum/go_quote.gif And I did just the opposite. The UM3x was DULL, DULL, DULL straight out of my iPhone 3G with rock/pop/electronica for me.

That's because your iPhone sounds dull imo. The UM3X need a DAP with a more lively and dynamic sound signature. Cowon and Sony are the best choices to have an ideal synergy.

 

[kizmiaz]

So basically if amped the um3x seems to beat the w3 hands down.
but unamped i cant seem to find figure out which is better. (Through the iPhone).

Any more people who've tried both through an ipod or iphone?

 

[GosuEric]

I love my UM3X out of my iPod Touch. Neutral to my ears and amazing.

Amped with my cheap Cmoy amp they sound even better. I'm really considering a new amp for them.

 

[iponderous]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmic Fool /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's because your iPhone sounds dull imo. The UM3X need a DAP with a more lively and dynamic sound signature. Cowon and Sony are the best choices to have an ideal synergy.

What rubbish!

 

[kizmiaz]

Alright. well from what i see their sound does seem slightly subjective when unamped.
I'll try have a listen to both of them through my iPhone some time and see which suites me best.

Thanks very much for all the responses.

 

[ChuckWang]

I auditioned both a few months back and love the detail of the UM3X more! I think it's a matter of taste.

If you like big bass, and don't care much for lots of detail, and like the fun sound. W3 is better: ) I have the UM3X and my buddy's got the W3. Well besides the game of chess, we really don't have all that much in common