Any comment on this upgrade path as I'm currently using a Westone UM1.

Hello, I've been a lurker on this forum for a couple months, and after a lot of research on here I decided to upgrade my Shure SE215's and bought a set of Westone 4R with a Fiio E17 DAC.   As I'm a deployed soldier in Afghanistan, one of the biggest things I liked about the Shure SE215s...

Been listening to Westone 4R,s for 2 weeks through a Itouch 2.  The sound seems to come into focus when the volume is about 70% and than it could be to loud. Would I benifit from a amp? Thinking about the Pico Slim since I only want it for commuting. My other question is, is the Pico Slm...

Hi all,   I would like some help on making my Westone 4R wireless. Does anyone know any good bluetooth audio receiver that works well with the earphone so that I can pair with my bluetooth phone? Thanks.   C

I've been spending some time researching on my next IEM to buy and can't come to a decision. I am currently using the IE80 (with tape mod) and feel that it is somewhat lacking in details and the highs kinda too laid back. l have a finite budget as I am still a student of about $500. I was also...

I am just wondering what other people are using, I'm loving the star tips but I also like the complys although I feel the complys may veil the sound a tad. I also read that someone shortened the triple flanges and I that just now and it sounds ok but did uncomfortable as hell. I think the star...

Hey guys, a quick one- Earphonesolutions.com claims that "Your warranty will be void when buying Westone from eBay or Amazon Resellers that are not authorized dealers." Any truth in that? Can a warranty in an original packaging go void?   Shaun

Good evening,  I would like to ask experts of this forum which one is better. Music are listened on ipod classic ( yes, I know this it is awful but.....). The price about 300-500$.  So I am in deep thoughts about iem. And is there reason for buying such iems for iPod classic? The very...

I listen to all different kind of music (Classical, Electronic, Rock, some hip-hop and OSTs) and currently have Monster iSport Immersion which are good but not great earphones. I just want something special, audiophile grade and all-around earphones for my birthday next month so I'm considering...

I understand that this topic is an entirely dead horse, however, everyone speaking about it seems to be looking to keep their bass-encounter minimal. They say that the 3X has more bass but the 4R has wider profile, which leaves me wondering what it is I prefer. Among many things, I've got a...

Just a silly question I was wondering if IEM are any better than open air headphones. What do you think?

Dear head-fi community, I've read countless threads over the last couple of weeks in this forum but still I can't make up my mind about which of the above mentioned high scoring universal IEM's I should pick to upgrade my current setup (Sennheiser IE8 with and without Fiio E7 hooked up to an...

I'm interested in these two but couldn't find any direct comparisons.  These will be used to listen to classical music with some classic rock thrown in for a change of pace.  Currently I've been switching between the GR07MK2, REO, TDK BA200 and the meelec A161p and love all of them for changing...

I FINALLY registered and became a member after all these years of reading threads, reviews and articles on all kinds of things. From In Ear Monitors to Full Sized Headphones, portable amps to Desktop Amps and all sorts.   My place got robbed just a few weeks ago. So, a majority of my gadgets...

Have you guys noticed any hearing loss? I bought a pair of Astrotec AM-40 IEM's which I've been using regularly since like 3 months. I use them mainly with a Samsung MP3 player listening music maybe 2 hours (two 1 hour sessions) - 5 days a week. The volume indicator in the device goes up to 30...

Recently got the Westone 4R for this purpose. But while they're comfortable normally, they still put a sharp pressure on my outer ear when I lay my head sideways on my pillow. Seems I just need a smaller IEM. Right now, I'm looking at the ATH-CK10. They're extremely small and there's almost...

Hey guys!   Forgive me i know this is an overkilled topic but i'm afraid i have to bring it up in yet another similar thread because from all the threads i've read, I somehow drift further and further from a decision. Okay so i'm making a huge investment upgrade from my current senn IE8. So...

Hello, Got a couple of questions i had a Westone 3 for couple of years. When i connected the Westone 3 to my phone the sound was better then all the earphones i ever had. But when i used 6.35mm Plug to 3.5mm Jack Adaptor en connected it to my receiver the sound was beyond amazing. So much...

I am looking at getting the W4R todays, as earphonesolutions has extended their sale to today. Question is how much bass do the actually have, I am using the headphones that came with my Samsung Galaxy S3, and the bass is not the best, but its loud enough in those terms. I listen to alot of...

Hello from Argentine I open this topic all because it turns out that I have a few westone um3x and want the better some listen to all kinds of music customizados not since alive where there exist no companias that devote themselves to it I have seen the following ones Westone4 Phonak pff232...

I've come across a good weekend deal on these sets of earphones and am considering an impulse upgrade.  I've searched the forum and found plenty of UM3X vs W4 threads.  The general consensus seems to be that UM3X have more bass and the W4 have better mids & highs and sound more open.    ...

Hello all,    I have been reading forums recently regarding the IEM's mentioned in topic, Most forums/threads/topics i have read doesn't have what i want. I myself listen mostly K-POP and J-POP, OST' and i need some help in which one among the 3 IEM's or if any, other IEM's i should consider...

I find it funny reading reviews.   UE900:  Improves and perfects everything TF10 was lacking. W4:  Improves and perfects everything W3 was lacking.  And we almost end up with the same sounding type IEM.  Having said that I have to think there will still be their share of listeners that...

Hey there, I'm a newbie in head-fi (1st post/thread/activity here!), and I would like to receive some input regarding high-end universal IEM.   First of all, I'm not a hardcore audiophile, nor am I very knowledgeable about IEMs in general, I'm just a casual listener who wants to step up and...

I am looking at getting a new set of iems for christmas. I have owned a set of Shure E3C, and had a set of B&W C5s. I took the C5s back. I have had the shures for a few years, and they sounded good for what they were.   I am looking for an IEM that will give me great details in the mids and...