Boss,

Can you write a short reviews on UM2 and W3 and compared the SQ of both of them 

I'm currently using ATH-CK100 and also noticed it. Its around 23.5 sec mark into the music hehehe. I just noticed this actually

yup, i didn't notice it in other IEMs even they are there until i hear it with the customs, but yeah... ES3x is much cheaper 3 driver customs as compared to other brands... but yet i tink it had quite a high level of details already. Sorry dude, i ain't selling any IEMs here, i am collecting them...

hmmm... but thinking abt the price of those customs... i tink it is still wise to stick with the universals... after having my mum standing beside me at Best Denki and nagging to me that i can actually afford a 40inch Samsung full HD LCD TV if i did not purchase the ES3x...

i shall try...soon..
i m so lazy in writing stuffs...

Just trying my luck

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Added on April 17, 2009, 12:27 am

Thxs boss. I hv a question to ask...

let say u guys were to choose between IE8, W3, TF10 and the CK100.... Which one will you guys choose I wonder? Only one 

P/S: What's the market price for IE8 now?

OT la a bit, price for IE8 is around rm1k in australia....

after having my mum standing beside me at Best Denki and nagging to me that i can actually afford a 40inch Samsung full HD LCD TV if i did not purchase the ES3x...

OT la a bit, price for IE8 is around rm1k in australia....

@chingwooi
Try to audition them if possible. But owning them for few weeks help to be more critical with their strengths and weaknesses. Which iem to buy really depends on your music preference.

IE8 price ranging from RM1+K to RM1.6K.

Selling IE8 less than RM1k? That person must be stupid

Anyway, UM3X will launched in next 2 weeks. So far no updates from powderhound regarding sound signatures.

yeah...right...when ppl do bulk all didnt buy lol  

neah.. i can get around that price for a single IE8. u want?

UM3X Earphones Review by Flavio T, Chief Editor with Earphone Solutions

April, 22, 2009

Today I received my UM3X sample from Westone. They managed to fit all 3 new drivers inside the same exact casing as the UM2 which is great because the UM2 has one of, if not the best, fit and comfort among all high-end in-ear earphones. The casing is half black, half clear. The cables are identical to the awesome UM2 cables and yes, the UM3X is made in USA.

The UM3X was built for stage monitoring and for professional musicians. One thing I noticed right away was the isolation level I got from it was higher than with my Westone 3.  In comparison, the sound of the UM3X is more gentle with strong bass presence. The sound is mellow and velvety. The Westone 3 which was optimized for the iPod playback, has a more extended high therefore a brighter presentation. The UM3X is more subtle and really shines with vocals and acoustic guitars.

I did not test the UM3X with musical instruments because I don’t have a band and I am not a musician. The test was done with an iPod Nano, no external amps.  There was a concern that the UM3X could show some hissing sound in the background when used with the iPod but there was nothing like that. Just silence and a beautiful vocal presentation.

The UM3X shined specially with some of my Japanese collection which I enjoy very much:
* Mizuyo Komiya - Lullaby
* Mizuyo Komiya - Color

These are definitely the best earphones for acoustic guitar, vocals, and some other songs that benefit from a mellow presentation and an empty background. The UM3X has a very smooth sound and for long listening hours they are superb. It’s basically a UM2 with even more detail but not so extended highs such as the Westone 3. I personally prefer the fit of the UM3X because it has a slightly smaller form. For some reason I still can’t explain why the Scott Stapp songs I listened to, the vocals came out a bit muddy and not so forward as I would expect. Most likely the recording or because the UM3X is designed for musicians. Nevertheless my acoustic collection shined like never before with the UM3X.  For live presentations, these are now by far the best option for a professional musician that doesn’t want to go through the process of getting ear canal impressions and then have a custom in-ear monitor manufactured. I actually own the custom ES2, but honestly prefer the UM3X. The custom earphones can be a bit “intrusive” in the sense that they reach deeper inside your ear canal and they are not made of a soft material such as the Comply Tips that come with the UM3X. For that reason, I do prefer the $379 UM3X over my $650 ES2. Of course this is a personal preference.

Hey guys,

This is slightly off topic as well, but I noticed the ListenHear mention and I figured I'd offer to provide more details on their products and services in case anyone was curious.  It's one of the best options for custom IEMs or earbud molds in the US, but unfortunately a lot of people don't know about the company. 

Let me know if you'd like to know anything specific.