[imackler]

Both of them have fantastic bass. I think that the W4 more have more and is nearly as controlled. The bass is really well done on the W4 and a little bit more fun than the SE535 without getting muddy.
 
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Can anyone tell me if the bass of the Westone 4 can equal the bass of the SE535 ? Thank you!

 

 

[Del Griffith]

X2... I think the w4 bass betters the 535 imho.

 

[ubercaffeinated]

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Both of them have fantastic bass. I think that the W4 more have more and is nearly as controlled. The bass is really well done on the W4 and a little bit more fun than the SE535 without getting muddy.
 


 

x3 - but if he prefers a bigger boomier bass (but bloated) the um3x might be better in this respect. I personally prefer the controlled detail of the bass the W4 puts out. It's amazing. 

 

[imackler]

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x3 - but if he prefers a bigger boomier bass (but bloated) the um3x might be better in this respect. I personally prefer the controlled detail of the bass the W4 puts out. It's amazing. 

 
Yeah, for me the UM3X bass was way bloated. The general sound signature is good; I enjoyed the UM3X for months. But when you realize how bloated the bass is...geesh. I couldn't go back.
 
 

 

[AnalogJoe]

W4>SE535, Cleaner and excepting of EQn' Not necessarily more or equal. If you prize being
able to visualize a performance over a presence then W4>SE535. I own both and Bass is the least diff in sound sig.

 

[imackler]

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I own both and Bass is the least diff in sound sig.

Interesting. I think I'd agree! Biggest different is sound stage, timber and treble all of which the W4 does better. I prefer the clarity of the mids of the SE535.

 

[AnalogJoe]

W4's mid is on a island to be appreciated with Live, Jazz, Tech & vinyl.
SE535 are headphone like in mid range.

 

[Narii]

Thanks guys!!!!
I definitely prefer a controlled bass that doesn't sound bloated. I can't wait to get the W4. The just shipped YOUHOU!

 

[steyrshrek]

Mine are on there way as well, says they'll be here tomorrow.

 

[AnalogJoe]

Narii
Burn Them In (Low and Slow) . None of that overnight stuff. Mine took
two week to loss the mud, 8 mo. later sound better than ever.

 

[nikp]

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Narii
Burn Them In (Low and Slow) . None of that overnight stuff. Mine took
two week to loss the mud, 8 mo. later sound better than ever.

 
.... The W4 isn't even muddy out of the box. It doesn't need burn in.
 
 

 

[imackler]

Agreed on needing burn in. After time though, you're brain will burn in and what ever "muddy" you noticed will become norm. For me, they are a little too warm and I never gave them the time for my brain to burn in!
 
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.... The W4 isn't even muddy out of the box. It doesn't need burn in.
 
 

 

 

[Narii]

Narii
Burn Them In (Low and Slow) . None of that overnight stuff. Mine took
two week to loss the mud, 8 mo. later sound better than ever.

THanks man!!!! I'll make shure to be patient!!!!

 

[AnalogJoe]

To my ears they were atrocious out the box. IEM don't push air like headphone,
sculpting may be a better term than burn.

 
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.... The W4 isn't even muddy out of the box. It doesn't need burn in.
 
 

 

 

[nikp]

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To my ears they were atrocious out the box. IEM don't push air like headphone,
sculpting may be a better term than burn.
 

Sound is subjective but objectively, BA drivers don't need burn in. I believe in burn in to a certain extent (on dynamic drivers only).