Westone ES5 - Page 278

all said and done, though the es5's require an eq to please me, and my right earpiece still doesnt fit as well as my left after 2 tries (though it still fits perfectly well, the left is just tighter, and i dont blame either westone or my audiologist for not making it better, i think its just my funky ear)...

I have to say I am extremely pleased with my ES-5's - if it werent for the fact that i require an open headphone most of the time, i could easily justify selling my lcd-2's and using my es5's exclusively.

I'll be flying soon.  Cant wait to experience my first trip with top rate sound and isolation!

Anyone else using O2 amp with a desktop DAC for their ES5? How is the low volume control?

I just received my Continental V2 and it is fantastic. I am using Cypher Labs and my Westone 5 headphones. This amp trounces the SR-71B.

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Originally Posted by Jwm48324 

I just received my Continental V2 and it is fantastic. I am using Cypher Labs and my Westone 5 headphones. This amp trounces the SR-71B.

And ALO mentioned that the Continental amp isn't designed for IEM due to its high output impedance.

I don't care about measurements, I use my ears and the Continental kills the SR-71B. Go figure.

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Originally Posted by Jwm48324 

I just received my Continental V2 and it is fantastic. I am using Cypher Labs and my Westone 5 headphones. This amp trounces the SR-71B.

Did you ever use the SR71B balanced?  I found the SR71B single ended to sound decidedly mediocre.  Haven't heard in balanced yet so I'm curious about your thoughts.
 

Yes I have balanced cables for my headphones and I still like the Continental better.

just bought a monitor vault for my es5's!

http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/store/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=monitor+vault

having them on my trip was awesome!  the were excellent on airplanes.  perfect seal on both ears no matter how i move definitely confirmed.  excellent isolation and a great joy to hear!

can't wait to try these out I'm selling both my w4's and 535's to get these!

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Originally Posted by Br777 

just bought a monitor vault for my es5's!

http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/store/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=monitor+vault

 

having them on my trip was awesome!  the were excellent on airplanes.  perfect seal on both ears no matter how i move definitely confirmed.  excellent isolation and a great joy to hear!

Nice catch on the new case. I am really curious about the size. Please post some pics with your ES5 when it arrives.

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Originally Posted by cooperpwc 

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Nice catch on the new case. I am really curious about the size. Please post some pics with your ES5 when it arrives.

Looks like they aren't carrying the Pelican case anymore either.

^ its still there too.

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Originally Posted by cooperpwc 

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Nice catch on the new case. I am really curious about the size. Please post some pics with your ES5 when it arrives.

These are the same cases that come with the Westone 4R. Size wise, I find them too tight of a fit for the W4Rs. I prefer the Pelican 1010 microcases over both these and the otterbox varieties. I can post pictures later.

here are some of their facebook photos

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Originally Posted by Br777 

^ its still there too.

Ooh, you're right, guess I didn't see it.