Ive had the westone w40 for about 6 months and loved them, but recently the connecter part of the left ear piece came out and the earpiece was rendered useless. I called Westone and they said it was unfixable, so i guess its time to look for a replacement. My best option would be to find a way to fix them but i do not think that is possible. So I am wondering which similar quality iEM i should get to replace it. 
 
I tried the se535 and absolutely hated it as it was extremely reserved and had low clarity compared to the w40. 
 

im also looking at the ue900s, i used to own the 900's and absolutely loved them, (maybe better than the w40's), but I'm also interested in trying something new.
 
Other options I'm interested are the heir 4.ai and the phonak pf 232
 
 
which one would you guys recommend? 
 
any other options in that general sound signature?
 
 
also, if anyone is interested in buying a fully funciontal half pair of w40's (One earpiece and cable working perfectly, i can throw in the broken pair as well) I would love to let it go and would be willing to let it go for cheap.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/729124/w40-for-sale
(Link to pics)
 
thanks guys very much

sdenwolf17 said:

  Ive had the westone w40 for about 6 months and loved them, but recently the connecter part of the left ear piece came out and the earpiece was rendered useless. I called Westone and they said it was unfixable, so i guess its time to look for a replacement. My best option would be to find a way to fix them but i do not think that is possible. So I am wondering which similar quality iEM i should get to replace it. 
 
I tried the se535 and absolutely hated it as it was extremely reserved and had low clarity compared to the w40. 
 

im also looking at the ue900s, i used to own the 900's and absolutely loved them, (maybe better than the w40's), but I'm also interested in trying something new.
 
Other options I'm interested are the heir 4.ai and the phonak pf 232
 
 
which one would you guys recommend? 
 
any other options in that general sound signature?
 
 
also, if anyone is interested in buying a fully funciontal half pair of w40's (One earpiece and cable working perfectly, i can throw in the broken pair as well) I would love to let it go and would be willing to let it go for cheap.
 
thanks guys very much

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u should consider Noble 4 because i don't think Heir 4ai's avaiable at this time.
Due to my own experience. Phonak 232 is great upgrade for W40.( i sold my W4r and bought Phonak232 and keep them for 3 years till 2 cable of it broken and i purchase new cable , can not give t hem up ><) 

sdenwolf17 said:

  Ive had the westone w40 for about 6 months and loved them, but recently the connecter part of the left ear piece came out and the earpiece was rendered useless. I called Westone and they said it was unfixable, so i guess its time to look for a replacement. My best option would be to find a way to fix them but i do not think that is possible. So I am wondering which similar quality iEM i should get to replace it. 
 
I tried the se535 and absolutely hated it as it was extremely reserved and had low clarity compared to the w40. 
 

im also looking at the ue900s, i used to own the 900's and absolutely loved them, (maybe better than the w40's), but I'm also interested in trying something new.
 
Other options I'm interested are the heir 4.ai and the phonak pf 232
 
 
which one would you guys recommend? 
 
any other options in that general sound signature?
 
 
also, if anyone is interested in buying a fully funciontal half pair of w40's (One earpiece and cable working perfectly, i can throw in the broken pair as well) I would love to let it go and would be willing to let it go for cheap.
 
thanks guys very much

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Have you considered getting your W40's reshelled into a custom in ear monitor? If its only the connector that has broken off, it can be exchanged with a new and even a different type of connector. Though it is odd that Westone themselves cannot get it fixed considering that it is still under warranty.

the only way to fix it would be to actually take apart the earpiece and westone said they wouldn't do that. They did offer me a replacement at half price (250) but I'm still looking to to branch out and try something new.  How would i get it molded into a custom, and how much would that cost?

booboo91 said:

  u should consider Noble 4 because i don't think Heir 4ai's avaiable at this time.
Due to my own experience. Phonak 232 is great upgrade for W40.( i sold my W4r and bought Phonak232 and keep them for 3 years till 2 cable of it broken and i purchase new cable , can not give t hem up ><) 

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I can get the heir 4.ai on amazon for 300, but the noble 4 at around 650 is a little too pricey...they are probably the most beautiful IEMs i have seen though.  How would you say the phonak compares to the ue900s? 

booboo91 said:

  u should consider Noble 4 because i don't think Heir 4ai's avaiable at this time.
Due to my own experience. Phonak 232 is great upgrade for W40.( i sold my W4r and bought Phonak232 and keep them for 3 years till 2 cable of it broken and i purchase new cable , can not give t hem up ><) 

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also, where can you get the phonaks? i don't seem them on amazon or anywhere else...

http://www.earphonesolutions.com/audeo-pfe-232.html
here you go Free ship in U.S. 

hey bro,i think u should remodel your w40,u can send it to 1964ears,it cost about 300$,if u convient send to china,there are sevral place can remodel,and only cost almost 150$,the sound is just like w40.and also u can take your ear model in the loacl simens ear company,hope that can help u

Inearz can reshell for $95 - it is a no-brainer..... keep the Epic cable - and get consistent fit and consistent sound....
 
You just need to consider impressions and shipping.... No way to get around the extra $100 - so $195 for a 4BA Custom... still not a bad deal. (I have a custom pair of W4R - and they sound great)
 

ivabign said:

  Inearz can reshell for $95 - it is a no-brainer..... keep the Epic cable - and get consistent fit and consistent sound....
 
You just need to consider impressions and shipping.... No way to get around the extra $100 - so $195 for a 4BA Custom... still not a bad deal. (I have a custom pair of W4R - and they sound great)
 

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unfortunatly impressions are not an option for me.....but what alternative iem would you recommend?

W30 could be an option.  Stay tuned for a full review as I should have a pair in 3-4 days.

spyro said:

  W30 could be an option.  Stay tuned for a full review as I should have a pair in 3-4 days.

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i dont wanna get something worse than i head for sure...

dude ,as i see u already own w3,next u should move on another stage,mabe custom iem.

eligu said:

  dude ,as i see u already own w3,next u should move on another stage,mabe custom iem.

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custom would also be tough given that i can't get impressions...im just looking for something equal or better than the w40s in the same price range

mabe shure 535 is a good choice, midrange is better than westone