Posts by Mr.Toad

An update on the frequency response imbalance I was experiencing with my ES5s:   I received an email from Westone today saying "Your ES5's have been diagnosed and repaired. We found an issue with the low frequency...

Update on the strange frequency response variations on my ES5s:   As I noted before, after extended listening on my new ES5s, I noticed some anomalies in the sound, particularly in spatial positioning of instruments. This led...

Quote: Originally Posted by animalsrush  Quote: Originally Posted by Mr.Toad  I was initially pleased with the sound of my new ES5s, but after listening for a few days, something...

I was initially pleased with the sound of my new ES5s, but after listening for a few days, something didn't seem quite right, so I ran a frequency sweep through both earpieces.   To my surprise I discovered a significant dip...

A photo of clear ES5s:

My ES5s arrived today. Even after a quick listen, I am very pleased with the sound; I can't see how anyone could think they are light in the bass - the bass seems perfect to me.   Currently listening to some choral music off...

Quote: Originally Posted by MusicFirst  There is no agent that I know of in my city, which is hardly a small town.   The audiologists listed on Westone's website are not "dealers." I will...

I've found that modifying the tri-flange to a bi-flange and trimming the stem improves the treble significantly over most of the other tips.   I don't think burn-in makes much difference  on BAs.   I...

Quote: Originally Posted by lazerboyz  and can i safely assume the 535 wouldnt have the cable problems anymore, so if i liked the 530s, i should go ahead and buy the 535s or the SM3 and not give a look as westone...

Quote: Originally Posted by goodvibes  Funny how those that haven't compared say that the 535 is exactly the same as 530. In other threads people talk about cables completely changing IEMs character. Here...