I think you'll find the W3's fit to be very similar to that of the Shure line. Also, my personal judgement was that the S4 isn't as bass heavy as the W3 (though the W3 is cleaner sounding and relatively better all-around; but it also costs 3x as much).
With that said (and seeing where the conversation has been heading), I really liked the Triple Fi--a lot, actually. The only reason I got rid of them is because of the fit: They are too big for my ears, even with Comply foams (though they make them much better), and I hated how they stuck out of my ears. Sound-wise though, I thought they were fantastic. You could always buy a pair and see how the sound works for you, then maybe try re-shelling if you think the sound is just right but the fit isn't.
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brenttw 
from my readings i think the s4 might be too bass heavy for me. I think i also might want to stay away from the Shure line as i feel i have fairly small ears and the size of the Shure buds might be too big. From readings only i feel the size of Westone is more my cup of tea. Wish there was a place in hawaii to test out ear phones.
