Im seeing mixed reviews on this IEM. Im finally coming here to post a question, which i should have done in the first place.   I lost my SE115's and would like to purchase something a little bit better. I have been looking around, and i have been drawn to the westone 2's. I found them for...

Requirements: Good for rock music, classic rock, alternative rock (beatles, nine inch nails, pearl jam, tom petty..) Good isolation - I will be using these mostly on airplanes, but do not have to be as good as Ety. If they are 10/10, then I would want a pair 8/10 Comfortable No Amp...

Hey all!     I am considering a Westone 2 or a DBA-02.   I have heard the westone 2 but not the DBAs   Could anybody who have heard both compare them in terms of :   Build quality( I think the W2 are the kings here) Transparency? Speed? Clarity? Resolution? Smoothness or...

That's basically my question. I'm looking to buy something for music and movies. Music on my cellphone with a FiiO E5 and movies on my PC with a X-Fi sound card. I already have Sony MDR-V6 and they're fantastic. My only problem is that they're not really that portable and I cant wear them to...

What's the difference between the sound of balanced armatures and dynamic drivers? All IEMs I've had were dynamic drivers and always wondered how the armatures differed. I plan to invest in a new pair of IEMs. I'm deciding between Westone 2/3 or 1964 Duals. Any information would be appreciated.  

My beloved e4 passed away so I'm looking for a replacement IEM. My budget is $160 more or less. First of all let me tell you what I'm looking for in my next IEM: I actually liked the e4, but I've always wanted a little more bass and a little less treble while listening to them. I'm not a...

  Hi all i am going to get some new IEM's, having a hard and clean hitting bass is important to me, comfort is also something that these need to achieve. I am upgrading from the s4 i will not spend more than 200. i am considering DBA-02, triplefi10 i have heard compfort can be an issue but they...

I was lucky enough to be selected to review the Monster Turbine Pro Gold in the Turbine Challenge and here it is! First of all I want to thank Monster for setting it up and sending me the earphones. I want to stress this is all my own prejudiced opinion, I can't promise an unbiased review, we...

Hi, I'm pretty much a newbie to audio here and recently auditioned both UM2 and Westone 2. I've found that UM2 has some sort of concert hall surround effect that I kind off like that is not in W2. Does anyone know the exact term to describe this UM2 sound? I'm not sure whether it's called...

Hi guys,    I'm new to the forum and have recently purchased a pair of Final Audio Design Heaven A. I would love to swap out the silicon tips to comply foam tips however I can't seem to find any information on the right size to purchase. I have a Westones 2 which I have tried to swap the...

While on holiday I lost my beloved IE8s which were bought as a gift , unfortunately I cannot afford to replace them, now I'm looking for a fun sound and just from research on head fi and other sources I've narrowed down my list to the five in the title, I listen to all genres but with emphasis...

  I have the IE7 and others are suggesting to understand how great they are and the clarity differences in sound sigs I should hear other headphones.   I'm looking to trial the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10s, Hifiman RE-0, any SE level Shure, IE8, any of the Westone series or Klipsch...

So I recently purchased the ACS Custom Fit Earphone Sleeves for my Westone 2s.   As ACS had never done them for the Westone 2s before, I had to send in my earphones along with my impressions to get them specifically done for the Westone 2s.   They came a couple of days ago, and I thought...

hello, this is my first thread although i got a lot of help from here thanx~ :) i am using UE700 for almost an year and cable just peeled off.... so i'm looking for replacement for ue700. for sound, i really liked ue700. i usually listen to jazz, pop, electro, classics.. pretty much...

I had a good run with the Westone 3 last summer/fall but in the end went back to the IE8 because I just couldn't deal with what I felt were distant mids, and slightly sibilant highs.  The fit, isolation, balance, soundstage, and just about everything on the Westone 3's were great, and I felt...

Hi Guys,   I just returned after almost 5 years of deployment and while in field I lost my Etymotics ER-4P. Can you guys recommend some good IEMs? I also have SR71 amplifier. I mostly listen to classical, audio books, new age (Yanni etc) & Eminem (mainly in field for morale boosting). Here...

I have a pair of HF5s at the moment and am very happy with them.  I listen to mostly vocals, songs with acoustic guitar, and rockpop and have never found the 'bass issue' an issue ;)   This is my only pair though so I'd like to buy another pair of IEMs to keep as a back up or alternate with...

Is there any IEM in existence with the following charactaristics:   Clear, full sound (like the UE Triple.fi 10) Good comfort (like the Westone 2) Very good isolation (like the Etymotic ER6i)   Let me know if any such IEM exists

I currently have Monster Turbine but im looking to upgrade.   I was wondering how much better the Westone 2's are then the Monster Turbines.   I listen to Techno, Trance, progressive and house music. Therefore I would need good bass and treble.   Also are the Westone 2's good for...

It has been a while since I sat down to write some impressions her at Head Fi,  however the opportunity presented itself and herein are my thoughts. Thanks for reading.     I have had the Slimline UHA-4 unit in my possession for about two months. It has been used as both a USB DAC/Amp...

Hi, my westones 2 has given up the ghost and i do not have any intention to get them replaced under warranty. I am thinking of getting a new iem that costs around westones 2 's price range. Today I went trying out some iems at a local store. I listened to the IE7 and compared it to the shure...

Hello Head-fi, I've been lurking in this websites for weeks now reading people reviews on different headphones/IEMs. And just few days ago I decided to get out of my comfort zone and looked for high-end IEM (for starter) that suits me. I am more into hip-hop/R&B songs but I am an occasional...

Hi Thought I'd made up my mind (finally)to get the westone two's. However been given another option in the shure se420's at a reduced rate (£180 vs £130!). So back to square one. So out of the westone 2 and Shure se420 which would be the better for a)ease of use, b)comfort c)isolation...

  I am a noob at quality earphones.   I was given a Bose IE2 in early December.  It sounded better than anything I previously had.  Reading this forum, I got Gary's PA2V2, which made the Bose IE2 sound much better.   Two weeks ago, I got a Klipsch S4.  I like it even more, although I...

Ive had my W2's for about 6 months now but have always wanted to hear the 3's because like most peeps on here I'm never satisfied!   Early days yet but I'm very happy with the W3's. For me, an IEM is never going to compete with a over ear hp and so my ideal would be to have an iem that...