Westone UM3X announced!
Apr 30, 2009 at 3:45 PM Post #511 of 557
I just bought it today. Sound very good with my um56. In fact, i'll say it the best universal I heard to date and rival those customs I listen before. Includes tf10p, w3, se530, ck100, ie8 and ue11p, ue10p, acs t1, es2
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 3:49 PM Post #512 of 557
Quick question. The impedence on these is listed as 56 ohms. It seems like with that high of an impedence, an amp would be a necessity. Do these work unamped, at a usable volume? I'd like to use them on a Creative Zen 16GB.

I'm also anxious to hear the review.

Thanks.
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 3:49 PM Post #513 of 557
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Originally Posted by theory_87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I just bought it today. Sound very good with my um56. In fact, i'll say it the best universal I heard to date and rival those customs I listen before. Includes tf10p, w3, se530, ck100, ie8 and ue11p, ue10p, acs t1, es2


The most important question is: Can you tell what the difference is between the Westone 3 and the UM3X? (sound quality wise)
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM Post #514 of 557
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Originally Posted by Moody /img/forum/go_quote.gif
The most important question is: Can you tell what the difference is between the Westone 3 and the UM3X? (sound quality wise)


yes. total different in sound signature. While w3 is very thick in the mids, um3x is much more like se530 in a way. I love the way it sounds. Wide open and inviting. Added the much need sparkle that se530 lack. but not to the extend of tf10p. I just thought i end my portable journey with T1 but um3x force me to open my wallet once more.
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 3:59 PM Post #515 of 557
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Originally Posted by barleyguy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Quick question. The impedence on these is listed as 56 ohms. It seems like with that high of an impedence, an amp would be a necessity. Do these work unamped, at a usable volume? I'd like to use them on a Creative Zen 16GB.

I'm also anxious to hear the review.

Thanks.


yes. no problem unamp. at least with rio karma and sansa clip. it even easlier to drive than pl30
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 4:08 PM Post #516 of 557
U mentioned CK100. I'm interested to know how it fare against other custom and universals
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Apr 30, 2009 at 4:14 PM Post #518 of 557
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Originally Posted by toughnut /img/forum/go_quote.gif
U mentioned CK100. I'm interested to know how it fare against other custom and universals
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Before um3x appear, I'll say ck100 and se530 will be my preference for universal IEM. what um3x does better is in the bass and sound depth. bass is more detail and hit harder. mid wise, ck100 is still more forward but similar in warm.
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 4:17 PM Post #519 of 557
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Originally Posted by theory_87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
yes. total different in sound signature. While w3 is very thick in the mids, um3x is much more like se530 in a way. I love the way it sounds. Wide open and inviting. Added the much need sparkle that se530 lack. but not to the extend of tf10p. I just thought i end my portable journey with T1 but um3x force me to open my wallet once more.


how do they compare to the acs t1? I have the t1s too, but the um3x looks awfully tempting.
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 4:24 PM Post #521 of 557
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Originally Posted by kneth /img/forum/go_quote.gif
how do they compare to the acs t1? I have the t1s too, but the um3x looks awfully tempting.


Both is similar in LR panning. but um3x seems to have a tat more depth. Bass on um3x hits harder and louder. Mid wise, both are different. same similar level of details but um3x sound clearer. highs, t1 sound a tat louder but um3x sound more extended. Basically, the main different is in the mid.

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Originally Posted by toughnut /img/forum/go_quote.gif
That's bad. Very bad. The only thing make me wanting from CK100 is more bass lol. But UM2 irritating fit still haunting me...


Than either you go um56 or ES3x, else stay with ck100.

All my finding is base on um3x with um56 hence I do not know how universal ear sleeves will fare
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 4:25 PM Post #522 of 557
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Initial impressions thread has been started for those interested. Has initial impressions on sound and some pictures.


where can i find this impressions thread?
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 4:39 PM Post #524 of 557
actually, when i checked the specs on the um3x casing, it said 27 ohms... is it the same for you?
 
Apr 30, 2009 at 4:40 PM Post #525 of 557
The box state 27 ohm
 
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