[josteinr]

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Hmmm, don't know about that, my UM3X just died on me over the weekend. They were fine when I was listening to them on Saturday, then I put them inside a small pouch with my iPod; when I put them on the next day, the left channel is dead. This is the second time that happened since I got them brand new in July last year. I had them replaced by the distributor back in Feb this year, which took nearly 2 months! Have to get them replaced again so soon!

Anybody here has similar experience? I've been using my UM2 everyday for over 3 years and never had any problem with them (apart from a minor cable problem) nor my Westone 4, which I use every night since Feb; I thought unlike the Westone series which are made in China, the UM series are supposed to be made in the US. Or am I just extremely unlucky? :-?

 
This is exactly what happened to me today! I had the right one replaced because of the manufacturing issues they had with the early models last year and today when I was about to take the bus and fired them up the right one was completely dead. I tried switching the cables but it's still dead, so it's not the cable. REALLY annoying. I need them when travelling to and from university on the loud f* bus. Is this something that is covered by the warranty? Or would it cost me a lot to get the bad one fixed? They are not even one year old.....

 

[Fastlane]

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,,. Is this something that is covered by the warranty? Or would it cost me a lot to get the bad one fixed? They are not even one year old.....

Mine came with a two year warranty from Earphone Solutions and I believe that is also the factory warranty.
Repair info from the Westone website:
 
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Variphone
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Please contact Variphone Benelux, Phone: +32-11668120, Email: info@variphone.com or visit their website: www.variphone.com 

 
 

 

[Danz03]

Yes, definitely covered by the warranty especially you got yours less than a year ago. They replaced mine twice, no question asked, drivers and cables. Good luck. 

 
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This is exactly what happened to me today! I had the right one replaced because of the manufacturing issues they had with the early models last year and today when I was about to take the bus and fired them up the right one was completely dead. I tried switching the cables but it's still dead, so it's not the cable. REALLY annoying. I need them when travelling to and from university on the loud f* bus. Is this something that is covered by the warranty? Or would it cost me a lot to get the bad one fixed? They are not even one year old.....

 

 

[joshuamercer]

F&$k bus?  That sounds like a ton of fun actually.  I would want to hear everything personally!
 
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This is exactly what happened to me today! I had the right one replaced because of the manufacturing issues they had with the early models last year and today when I was about to take the bus and fired them up the right one was completely dead. I tried switching the cables but it's still dead, so it's not the cable. REALLY annoying. I need them when travelling to and from university on the loud f* bus. Is this something that is covered by the warranty? Or would it cost me a lot to get the bad one fixed? They are not even one year old.....

 

 

[calipilot227]

Update: Tried the gray silicone tips from Westone's fit kit, and they really help the high-end response. Not to mention they're easy to use, comfortable, and durable (don't need to be replaced like Complys).

 

[TheMarkRemains]

Alway wanted to try that, never did, went to customs instead as the isolation from the olives was needed. I always suspected the treble was affected though. Darn!
 

 

[calipilot227]

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Alway wanted to try that, never did, went to customs instead as the isolation from the olives was needed. I always suspected the treble was affected though. Darn!
 

Well, actually the difference isn't that dramatic (probably nothing more than placebo 

). It could also be just the fact that I'm getting a more consistent seal than I was with the small Comply P-series foamies. I bought my UM3X used, and those were the only tips it came with.
 

 

[joshuamercer]

I would also argue that if you think your highs are affected with the foam tips then your tips aren't inserted deep enough.  I currently use the long skinny Comply's and the sound was dramatic coming from the regular medium T-100's. 
 
It's all a matter of seal, and i'd wager that for most people they think they nozzle is deep enough, but it really isn't.

 

[bryangww]

Hey all. I just got my UM3X today. Really happy with it. But would like to check with you guys what the best EQ for these iems are. I know people have different preferences but what would you recommend. Taking into consideration where these iems are lacking etc. Would setting EQ to flat be good enough for all genres? Does flat mean im hearing what the producer wants me to hear? Thanks!

 

[joshuamercer]

Turn that EQ off man.  Enjoy your music the way it was engineered to be heard.

 

[bryangww]

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Turn that EQ off man.  Enjoy your music the way it was engineered to be heard.

So turning it off means im hearing how its meant to be? Then how come some people make it seem that its important to adjust EQ?

 

[elfary]

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Turn that EQ off man.  Enjoy your music the way it was engineered to be heard.

+1

 

[Fastlane]

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So turning it off means im hearing how its meant to be? Then how come some people make it seem that its important to adjust EQ?

It's just personal preference, but I leave the EQ off too.   Most better preamps have no tone controls and if there are any I usually leave them flat.

 

[bryangww]

Alright then, shall leave it off. Btw, is there any downside to UM3X being targetted to musicians on stage? Would it be a downside for casual listening?
 

 

[Fastlane]

 
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I would also argue that if you think your highs are affected with the foam tips then your tips aren't inserted deep enough.  I currently use the long skinny Comply's and the sound was dramatic coming from the regular medium T-100's. 
 
It's all a matter of seal, and i'd wager that for most people they think they nozzle is deep enough, but it really isn't.

I don't think the dark gray mushroom tips sound the same as the large, long Comply tips.  The isolation seems to be about the same with either tip, judging from how well I can hear external sounds with the music off.  That leads me to think the seal is ok, but not necessarily the depth inside the ear canal.