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ipodpj: i think westone knows what they're doing. if they don't want to include a replaceable cord then let them. the good thing about being a consumer is that you can buy what suits your needs. you want a replaceable cord, so buy an ultimate ear product. if you want more comfort, buy these. its simple really.
That's a pretty flawed argument. What do manufacturers stand to lose by including replaceable cords? If cords fail, they won't have to bear the costs of RMAing - instead, they'll be making money on people buying new cords. There's really no good reason for Westone to leave them out.
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Originally Posted by potatotron
That's a pretty flawed argument. What do manufacturers stand to lose by including replaceable cords? If cords fail, they won't have to bear the costs of RMAing - instead, they'll be making money on people buying new cords. There's really no good reason for Westone to leave them out.
RMAing doesn't always mean company bears the cost. Etymotic has given me an RMA number and I was told the cost would be $50 for the cable + shipping. So how does that work?
Can they make a user replaceable cable while maintaining such a small form factor? I know that customs are pretty big... so are the super.fis. Though I would LOVE to see someone come out with a modified cable for an IEM.
Looking forward to this headphone. It'll be a wonderful treat come summer... just guessing that would probably be a reasonable time as you all are showing prototypes at Macworld... then again I recall Shure taking awhile to bring out the E500.
Sounds like another great product. Looking forward to hearing impressions from the lucky folks who get to go to Macworld.
One question though... will these work with the same UM56 molds for the UM1/UM2 series?
camille, try these first since these can be resold. if you don't like 'em i'll buy/swap 'em from/with you and then you can go the custom route, eh?
true. but i guess i'll play it by ear (no pun intended). i am so close to booking an appt w/ an audiologist to get impressions done, the whole nine; all funds need to be cleared and everything in order. i wager that delays things a few weeks, it's now decision-making time!!!
Whew! I was about to buy the Westone UM2. Now that these TRIPLE driver ones are coming out, I'll be getting these. Also, it says it has the same comfort as UM2 and I heard UM2s were very comfortable. I'm glad I saw this! =] Thanks Westone!
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My equipment:
Portable Rig: iPod 5G 30GB -> KOSS PortaPro, JVC Marshmallows, Grado SR-225
Since Head-Fi I have spent:$260, I suspect this will increase :P Team Indecisive! :D
Hehe, thanks SONGsanmanwah!
Soon for sale:
Grado SR-225
Xin SuperMicro IV (Received in Sept.)
Linear Mode
