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Too busy... brighter than W4... not quite as clear in terms of veiling...
You got my attention
p.s. You have to update your profile?
Lol I do indeed. This was my comparison of the SE310's and Super.Fi Pro's aeon's ago!
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/327127/if-i-prefer-the-se310-to-the-super-fi-pro-5-will-i-prefer-the-se530-s-to-the-triple-fi-pro-10-s
I'll try and summarise my thoughts so far on the W4 and SE535.
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Westone 4: Extremely articulate and analytical signature. Great instrumental separation, wide, airy soundstage and detailing but imo at the expense of some vibrancy and musical fun. The audio signature is flat to slightly instrumental heavy (as oppose to vocals or bass). Clarity is fantastic, though nothing really pop's. Everything is smooth, well behaved or even timid. High's lack the ut-most sparkle and bass doesn't have exacting punch, though both are still very controlled and balanced. Vocals are textured and smooth but sometimes emphasis is drawn away in favour of other instruments. Slight veil over sonic presentation adding some warmth.
Who is it for? Those who want optimum instrumental separation in music or like to pin point all the possible different sounds being thrown at them. Also those who want a comfortable laid back presentation without any danger of overly exciting elements. I guess ideally these earphones would be good for those who are in to classical music where pin point definition and smoothness could be quite important.
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Shure SE535: A mostly neutral, well defined signature with emphasis on mids. This is a fun listening earphone that offers a good balance of excitement and detailing without becoming un-balanced or sonically un-true. High's have some sparkle but not enough to fatigue or to offer aggressive sibilance. Mids are deliciously rich and lush, though ever so slightly overpowering. Bass is refined and fast, with a decent amount of punch, but nothing that will cause offense. Sound stage ins't as wide as with some of the competition. Overall feel being one that is more controlled and defined, not very open, overly relaxed and airy, but instead clean, composed and direct.
Who is it for? People who want a relatively neutral sounding earphone whilst maintaining some degree of fun or vibrancy, without sacrificing detailing. This is a fun sounding earphone with a good amount of top end in all areas but in a more controlled sonic environment, with a very slight over emphasis on mids. For those who love to see vocals soar, or like bass dependant modern music, but want to retain clarity and detail, (such as with Hip Hop, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, indie, alternative rock etc) these are for you. You'll get most of that bite and impact without losing the subtleties.
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