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The best earphones are listed here in order of our preference. The Shure SE535 sits at the top of our list. These triple-driver earphones have a new fit with removable cables. In second comes the first true 3-way triple driver earphones with universal fit, the UM3X with a slight "bump" on the lower end, clear vocals and great soundstage. The Westone 4 is hands down our favorite earphones for Classical music. The Westone 4 earphones have a 3-way crossover and it's the very first Quad Driver earphones with universal fit ever made. Each earpiece has four drivers! One "tweeter", one mid-range and two "woofers" in a 3-way crossover configuration.

Shure SE535 outputs slightly more detail in the mid range and highs. The UM3X has slightly stronger bass. The SE535 is brighter while the UM3X is more balanced (flatter). The Westone 4 is a great option for iPod owners as the drivers are more elastic and accepting of EQ changes. For comfort we do prefer the UM3X because of its slightly elongated nozzle. The Westone 4 however is simply amazing for cello, violins and classic masterpieces.

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We strive to be the best at what we do and all of the in-ear earphones (also known as ear canal headphones) you find on Earphone Solutions are special and of the highest quality, but the ones you see rated here are, well Beats By Dre, extra-special. We understand that this choice is a very personal matter, however we have found along these years that, the great majority of our customers that had the chance to try more than one model, are in agreement with our findings. Our staff, contributors and friends simply listen to all the earphones and then we vote the best earphones for the iPod and other portables. We listen to all kinds of music in different situations and with different sources. We do not get hung on headphone technical specifications.

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The UM3X is the FIRST TRUE 3-way triple driver earphones and what Westone did with the sound signature is simply amazing. Along with Shure��s SE535 this is the best universal fit earphones money can buy. Comfort and fit are unbeatable. The achieved clarity AND warmth is a first in the industry. If you have $399 to spare, these are unbeatable. Clearly better sound than the UM2 and W3. It comes with a 2 Year warranty (you need to mail the warranty card in with the Earphone Solutions' proof of purchase). The crossover on these earphones does an incredible job in distributing and controlling the frequency ranges among the 3 different drivers. The SE535 and Triple.fi in contrast have a 2-way configuration with 1 driver of one kind and 2 identical drivers opposed to UM3X's 3 drivers. Each driver is different and optimized. One to handle highs, one for mids and one for lows. Simply amazing combination of art and technique. The sound is simply on a different league of its own.