noobynico
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i love my um3x and fiio as well
do any of u guys own this and the new w30s?
i would like to know how they compare
Goldenears posted the Westone UM30 Pro measurements and they look a pinch different than those for the UM3x. So objectively the sound is not exactly the same. Subjectively it looks so...
UM3X was always black one side and clear other side no matter what cable.
UM2s' were either all clear or all black which look really cool with lone designation of a red dot and blue dot to designate right from left.
Its a fine line and very subjective. No one will ever convince me that W4 is "better.". It does nothing wrong but is best in class at nothing either except perhaps midrange.
W4 excels in treble extension but UM3X can match it with EQ. W4 has larger soundstage but I think UM3X excels in every other area. Most important area being cohesiveness. Also, the bass is much more effortless while just as tight and textured. Overall presentation is more aggressive, more intimate and more alive/exciting. UM3X decay is unreal. Full and extended yet overall speed is quick and tight.
If you seek something on the neutral side and lite W4 is the choice. If you seek something more robust while still staying pretty honest to the music, UM3X/Pro30 kills it.
I'll be real curious your thoughts on the UM3X versus SE535.