DavidMahler
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Anybody else using the Shure's black olive foams with the Westone 3s. I've been using them for a day and I am very pleased with the sound and comfort. The sound is a lot more resolved in the bass region for me than any of the Westone Supplied foams.
I currently am in possession of so many IEMs that I've lost track of what I own and what I have sold, but I currently believe I am in possession of the Etymotic ER4P (with the S converter), Shure SE530, SE420, E4C, Westone UM2, Westone 3, Ultimate Ears UE10 Pro, Triple Fi 10 Pro, Sensaphonics 2XS, Sony EX700
I really do want to hear the Sennheiser IE8 to make a final determination as to which is the best IEM, I would own the UE11, but my fit with the UE10s never was perfect so I wasn't going to blow another grand on the UE11s.....
So far I will say that with 100% conviction that the Westone 3s are without question worth the 400 bucks. Whether they are the best of the bunch I am not sure yet. I have a lot of respect for the SE530 and the Triple Fis sound great even though the ergonomic design is pitiful.
My only beef with the Westone 3 is that the bass region at times can appear less defined than I'd personally like......I would imagine this sound would thrill bassheads and hip hop listeners......it's a bit intrusive when listening to classical which I often do. It doesn't ruin the quality of the IEMs, but it's just something I feel does prevent the Westone 3 from me calling the unequivocal best IEM on the market. The midrange and Highs are unsurpassed, and if I can find a tip for the Shures that reduces the bass bloat they will actually surpass my much beloved UE10 Pro.......
If someone thinks the UM56 will resolve much of this issue please comment below......but please only comment if you have experience with the UM56
Thanks
I currently am in possession of so many IEMs that I've lost track of what I own and what I have sold, but I currently believe I am in possession of the Etymotic ER4P (with the S converter), Shure SE530, SE420, E4C, Westone UM2, Westone 3, Ultimate Ears UE10 Pro, Triple Fi 10 Pro, Sensaphonics 2XS, Sony EX700
I really do want to hear the Sennheiser IE8 to make a final determination as to which is the best IEM, I would own the UE11, but my fit with the UE10s never was perfect so I wasn't going to blow another grand on the UE11s.....
So far I will say that with 100% conviction that the Westone 3s are without question worth the 400 bucks. Whether they are the best of the bunch I am not sure yet. I have a lot of respect for the SE530 and the Triple Fis sound great even though the ergonomic design is pitiful.
My only beef with the Westone 3 is that the bass region at times can appear less defined than I'd personally like......I would imagine this sound would thrill bassheads and hip hop listeners......it's a bit intrusive when listening to classical which I often do. It doesn't ruin the quality of the IEMs, but it's just something I feel does prevent the Westone 3 from me calling the unequivocal best IEM on the market. The midrange and Highs are unsurpassed, and if I can find a tip for the Shures that reduces the bass bloat they will actually surpass my much beloved UE10 Pro.......
If someone thinks the UM56 will resolve much of this issue please comment below......but please only comment if you have experience with the UM56
Thanks