My Shure 530’s are coming back from warranty replacement (cable issue) again. This is my 3rd replacement in as many years, thinking it is time to move on.   My preference is mid’s, love clear vocals but would also like a large soundstage.  The Earsonic’s SM3 seem to be ideal based on what I have...

It has been about a year since I purchased the Scherzo Audio Andante.  As this turned out to be a review sample misrepresented as a member-owned amplifier, I subsequently returned it to its rightful owner, Mr Gontran Durocher, owner of Scherzo Audio and builder of the Andante.   My previous...

I was very fortunate to be able to try a pair of Sony MDR-EX1000s. I had them for 4 days. On the second day I placed an order to get my own pair. Here are some comments I made to the person who kindly let me try their EX1000s; I mostly compared them to the Westone 4:   -----------------  ...

Hi guys,   I have done a lot of searching but haven't been able to find a definative answer to my question.  I am a drummer in a hard rock band, and I am in the market for a set of custom IEM's to wear on stage.  When I am performing I am currently using Weston UM1's to listen to my click...

Every now and then, it is my good fortune to happen across an audio device that actually delivers much more than one might expect for the price.  Such is the case with the media player from Lattezone.   Given the unlikely name of Espresso, one might initially overlook this player, but upon...

 where can i get an UK a/c power adapter for my MINIBOX-ES 18V 1A 2.5mm jack I think   cheers all

Sources: Macbook Pro with Pico USB DAC-0nly, and with EF2 built-in USB DAC. Music: Apple Lossless rips of Mark Isham + Kate Ceberano "Bittersweet", John H. Clark "Acoustik Guitar", Shelby Lynn "Just a Little Lovin", Jack Johnson "Sleep Through the Static" and "On and On", Arvo Part "Tabula...

Hello~ I use Ipod classic(160g) and westone es5 (it will arrive soon.) Which portable amp is best choice for me?   I have no idea about amp. please help me.

I am a bit of a lurker on these forums...I usually come around when I am thinking about buying something new.  However, I had an experience with Westone that I feel ought to be put out there.  I didn't really see a lot of threads on this but I may be missing them.   I bought a pair of...

I auditioned a pair of these at a local audio store this morning. I heard that they are based on Orthodynamic technology and was really curious about what an Ortho sounds like. I plugged them into my Sony NWZ-A816 MP3 player without expecting much at all. The seller at the store told me that...

Hello, Head-fi-ers!   I have been reading this site for several months (thank you!) and finally decided to register. I see there is a lot of experienced people here and I hope I can get some help.   I have gone through a major upgrade of my hifi kit in the last year (check this if...

  INTRO   Most people on HeadFi are already aware of Unique Melody. They are a custom IEM manufacturer based out of China who has rapidly become quite popular, mostly based on their remold service. Remolding is the process of taking an existing IEM and fitting the drivers/crossovers into...

[Note: the thread starter and title have been changed.]   Note that most of the links below go to impressions of the old non-Freqphase version. Addressing general concerns about JHA & JH13s http://www.head-fi.org/t/427222/jh-audio-jh-13-pro-impressions-thread/2940#post_5909960 JH13 pro...

Wondering how these to products compare. you can let me know which is more accurate with the facts of the sound signature and also, which one is more fun to listen to... because sometimes as we know when just listening to music through an iPod accuracy isn't always the most important thing...

Greetings, This thread originally started off as a question comparing the ES3X and the UE11. I have received my ES3X and the pics are here. I couldnt be happier, they sound as fantastic as everyone who owns them knows. Here is a link to HPA's review and many updates. It is very helpful if...

Hey guys, I am having my UM3X's re-molded by fisher in about a week or so. At the moment I am trying to figure out how to design these puppies properly. The idea is to, essentially, make them sound as close to the ES3X as possible. I have called Westone and asked about the ES3X's design so here...

Hi all,   My Westone Es3's are in getting ready for a recase.  I noticed a fracture in the monitor and the sentence has been handed out by the techs at Westone... time to get them recased.  I'm thinking I need a stronger case to keep them in while traveling.  Westone supplied me with a...

as titled.  just wondering.  what if i get customed tips for the universals?

With the recent influx of new universals, as well as new custom monitors, it seems like IEMs have taken center stage over portables, at least as far as attention goes. Question is, have high end IEMs surpassed high end portables as far as sound quality is concerned?

What are some full size 120v amplifiers that are dead silent with something like a Westone UM3X/ES3X and also having good channel balance at low volume?

Hello,   I am starting miss in-ears. I had UM3X and then JH13. I used UM3X with shure black foams, it was only one tips I have found acceptable as regards sound and comfort. Sound was very seductive mainly mids, I was very happy with them. I sold UM3X and I wanted to try JH13 due to the...

Hello...Any word on the Westone 3? What do you think of it? Thank You!

I Own the UM3X and have absolutely fallen in love with it's sound. Unfortunately the housing for the drivers is too big for my ears and it hurts to have them in for more than an hour. This is unacceptable because I listen to music for hours at a time. So my question is how do the ES3X's sound...

I listen to a lot of hip-hop/rap, so i like a lot of bass. Had a surround sound in a small dorm room (had to sell it, long story), and have a car stereo with a sound system that makes the car shake with its base. The system is about $1,000 or so. I don't know anything about it (bought the car...

Hi there, anyone can chime in on the differences between the stock cables for Westone ES series and the silver-plated copper by ALO (SXC) ? I'm thinking of getting the ALO SXC for primarily aesthetical reasons (love the silver plated copper that won't oxidize to green !!!!!) but wondering if...