Hey Guys,   I've been using Westone UM2 from past 2 years. One fine day, they got washed with my pants and my left bud is not working. So, I am looking to buy a new pair of earphones, which I am looking for suggestions.   I am not an audiophile, but I listen to music a lot with my Galaxy...

Hello I am trying to choose IEMs as a present for a person has who never owned high-quality headphones.   The main requisites are:   1) Immediately noticeable SQ improvement over stock Apple stuff (this one is easy). 2) Very comfortable for small ears, easy to wear for long periods of time...

What the hell is the difference? Im thinking about buying one of these used and I dont see what seperates them, obviously if the sound is the same on all of them then I'll go with the um2 rc but if the sound is difference I'll rethink my choice.

Hi,I've seen various threads here debating the merits of various IEM's. Including the ones I'm asking about. What I'd like to ask,is some specific advice. And answers to some specific questions.   First off,I'm interested in the Westone 2, Westone UM2 & UM2 RC,Finally,The Shure SE425. I...

I've been snooping around here reading the forums for a while, doing research, but in the end I decided to start my own thread (even though the subject matter has been beat to death, sorry guys.)   I'm looking for a pair of nice IEM, preferable somewhere around $300.  Although I am a...

First,I'd like to say thank you to the Head-Fi community for educating me and enhancing my listening experience. I recently ordered a pair of ATH-M50s and they're amazing. But they do not isolate/detonate/cancel out as much noise as I'd like when I'm out. I miss my old pair of "Sony Earbuds"...

HI people! Sorry for my English)   Help me please choose among Westone 2, Westone UM2, UE Triple.FI 10, Shure 315, or something another till 250$ (i will buy on Ebay)   Main requirements for headphones: 1) maximal soundproofing 2) multi-genre (because i listen different music, from...

I just got the Westone UM3X recently. I like the phones, but this isn't post isn't about them.   I've been having a problem with phone calls. When I plug any other headphones into my iPhone 3G, I can still make phone calls -- that is, I can hear the other party to the call through the...

Which is the better iem for rock: the Westone 2 or the um2? Think Breaking Benjamin, Linkin Park, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, etc. I will be using them for other types of music as well, but the vast majority of it will be rock, and so I am most interested in getting iems that will have a suitable...

For the second time in a couple of years I have broken the left tip on my Westone UM2s. First time I have no idea how it happened and this time I was trying to get a stubborn olive off. I'm a little frustrated since I am beyond careful with anything I own.....especially IEMs that I spent a good...

There is a local cable maker who has a lot of money and a lot of time on his hands. He is selling these cables here in Korea for a good premium and I tried one. Well, the Nordhost silver cables aren't sheathed, so the fine rubber shield around each strand wasn't enough to ward off the complete...

Hi Everyone, I own the Westone UM2's in clear and am considering the upgrade to the UM3X.  And while I consider the UM3X should I look at the Shure SE535's?   Primarily I am interested in hearing descriptions of the sound difference between the UM2 and UM3X and if it's drastic enough to...

Hello, Im new to this forum, this is infact my first post. I am considering an upgrade for my iem (Superfi 3), they broke and I am now looking into both UM2 and westone 2s which are currently in my price range. I auditioned Westones 3 (sadly w2s and um2s are unavailable atm) recently and...

There is a store about 1hr 30min away from me that resells unclaimed baggage from a local airport. I was browsing through the electronics and I believe I came across a pot of gold... you tell me First i found these grado 60s for $3: GRADOS u can see the jack had been broken off but ive...

Hey guys, I haven't really kept up with new developments in the IEM world over the last 2 years, so I'm looking for a bit of help.     I currently use my UM2 with custom tips. Over the last few months, I have noticed that my ear canal shape has changed and the tips no longer seal quite...

I've always admired Westone IEM's. My Shure e4c IEM's died some time back (cable fray of course).   From my reading they have a war neutral sound which is definitely something I am fond of.   I went with the detachable cord option, with my previous experience with them being the week...

I was just looking at the westone website, and they have westone 3 listed under personal use, and the UM2 and UM3x under pro.  I am just wondering is the signature of the UM2 closer to the UM3x or Westone 3? or would it be closer to a SM3

Inside the stems theres these 2 metal cylinders and one of them is closer to the end than the other. Is this normal?

Hi guys this is my first thread so yeah... bare with me (:   Im wondering which one is better for rock, alternative rock and screamo/metal, oh and I do want bass but a clear vivid bass that sounds round, tight and fast, I don't really mind about the mids but it shouldn't sound recessed or...

Hi guys,   I own a pair of Westone UM2s, which I assume sound similar to the UM3s. I find the UE TF10s are similar to the UM2s except they have an extra sparkle to bring out smaller details but less bass. I highly enjoy both of these on my iBasso D4 dac/amp but want some full sized...

I had been using a set of Shure SE310 but the cable has degraded and the sound has gone all crackly. So I am now in the marketfor some new IEM's. My budget is roughly $300 so I have been looking at the Shure SE425 and the slightly more expensive Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10.    I love the look...

This is my weird *portable* set-up at a bore-to-death night : Touch 3 -> LOD -> 3Move -> IC -> D2 Boa -> Westone UM2. First of all, this is just for pure curious purpose but when I listen to it,result turn to be quite surprising. The overall sound is fuller and much smoother compare to a...

So I'm looking to grab a good pair of in-ears while I'm saving up for a pair of Customs for JHAudio. What would you guys recommend in the sub 200 range?

Yes!, how couldn't guess it before? My UM2 started to get unbalanced almost a year ago. Every thread I read talked about bringing them to Westone labs to change their filters, as this is an operation you couldn't do by yourself. I even e-mailed to Westone to confirm that, and they told me...

Do these earphones come boxed with replacement filters in case one/both of the filters becomes clogged with ear debris?   From pictures I have seen, the filter lies very near the tip of the nozzle, thus any dirt from the ear tip is likely to go straight into the filter.   CK10 owners...