My UM1's are sounding dull again due to ear wax reaching the filter..   Last time I sent them to Westone to be replaced however this time I would like to try it myself.   I read that the filters are interchangable between differnet IEMs Etymotic Westone etc...

What In-ear headphones do you recomend i should buy? I listen to Mostly electronic music, House, Progressive, and Trance. I guess what im looking for is some good quality sound with crisp bass

Hi guys, finally i'm gonna upgrade my um2, thinking of um3x and then found out they have this new um3x with replaceable cable. any suggestion which one i should go for? the normal one or the one with replaceable cable? also will there be any difference in the sound that it produces? knowing the...

Hi All, I currently have a set of Shure SCL2's. They were my first set of IEMs and have served me well. Recently I've noticed the infamous cracking in the cabling, but also a short in the connection from the cable to the earbud. They're still usable, but I'd like to go ahead replace them. I...

Okay, I am slightly confused.   What, if any, is the difference between the Westone Pro Audio line and Personnel Listening line? The products look identical yet one is a "Musician's Monitor" while the other is a "Custom".     Different cables perhaps? Any ideas?   Thanks!  

Hi,   I need some help or advice.  I'm looking for new in-ear monitors with removable cable and I was wondering if the Westone UM3X are the root to go.  I previously had the Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10's and I did not like them because I find they are not as balanced as my UM2's and the fit...

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...

Currently I have the stock slim style cable that comes with my Alien Ears (which also seams to be the 'black' cable that Fisher Hearing uses) and I'm looking at getting a black replacement cable. I have looked the UE/Westone/JH black but I don't like the bulky Y splice and the clear memory...

I'll admit that I haven't done the most thorough job searching through the forums in regards to this topic but I HAVE done an extremely thorough job Googling this topic- without much success I might add.   Being the audiophile that I think I am, all of my headphones have oversized, non-iBud...

I have owned the UE SF5pro and the TF10 so far. what is the next step that is worth taking? if I sell both my iems I should have almost 300€, I could also add some more for a total maximum of 400€. they must have removeable cables, I destroyed 3 cables in 2 years so there is no way I´m going to...

hello...i'm reading your advices and your reviews over a year now...thx to you i bought my ksc75 and the marshmallows...and i'm pretty happy with them...but now i have a little more money...and want an upgrade...a big one )...i moslty listen to Rock/Alternative/Metal...and i really like how the...

Earsonics SM2 DLX Review Earsonics kindly sent me a Earsonics SM2 DLX for review, so here it is =) Introduction Earsonics from France, founded in December 2004. Has been creating Single, Dual, and Triple Driver Customs ever since. Being extremely popular to musicians and artists...

well, in the first week I've thought that Clear Bass+1 on my Sony NWZ A845 is all I can add...   but I was wrong, currently I am using Clear Bass+2 and in my opinion the W2 can handle that...   it's like the W2 runs without EQ on 75% Power.   it's not a technical issue with Clear...

I've been reading lots of great reviews on the RSA protector, and I've noticed the really sleek Pico Slim recently. I have JH-16s on order in a few weeks and I really want to enjoy true audio heaven =) while maintaining the most portable setup!   However, I'm very curious about this.. how...

Hey all.  First, let me say thank you for providing this incredible resource!     I am shopping for new earphones due to an unfortunate user error (left mine on an airplane)     So far, I've used Apple earbuds (hated them), Westone 2s (adored them) and Shure 115s (made me miss my...

Hi Headfi-er,   Anyone know if there's a place / store that can do repair work on my Westone headphone in London / in the UK? One side of my UM2 is intermediately cutting out due to a minor damage to the cabling towards the headphone plug end. On close inspection I can see one of the...

Just what the title says, I've had the 900 for a while and while i'm in love with the sound especially the fizzy treble i'm heartbroken that i cannot enjoy them on the go as the isolation absolutley sucks for me,and it's pointless having amazing sound if i have to turn the volume up to a crazy...

i just got both wires on my shure e500's split and cracked right where the phones begin...so im going to send them in for warranty servicing. so now im just wondering if should i sell the new ones im getting on ebay and buy some westones? im not too familiar with them but i hear they are very...

Basically I wanna upgrade from my C710s but I don't know what to upgrade to. I was very happy with how they sounded and would like something fairly similar, but obviously better. I'm looking at the JVC-Victor FX700s or Westone 3s, but I'm interested in Shure SE535s as well. The Shures appeal to...

I just got it and I use it with my itouch and Westone UM1. I personally think it is quite worthless. What are other owners opinions?

Hello, I want to buy some high quality earphones, but sound isolation is also an important factor. So am finally left with two choices. The SE535 and Westone 3. Based on the specs of the SE535, the earphones have "noise attenuation" of 37 dB Westone 3 earphones provide "up to 25 dB of...

I am definitely in the Fischer DBA-02 fan club these days. Got a pair from Ethan's second batch in early June, and have used them as much as possible ever since. So now I'm thinking about what to use as a backup if something should happen to these while I'm waiting for more to arrive from...

I've had a long history of infatuation with IEMs and earphones, and while I am happy with the high-end universal and custom IEM that I currently own, I am always interested in new models that come out and with trying out new gear. For over a year I have had an infatuation with my Westone 3 with...

Okay, I just spent 5 days with it. Bottom line.... If you like W3 and IE8 bass....DO NOT BUY THIS IEM!! W2 will be the benchmark in double driver IEM's, period. W2 beats Super Fi pro like rented mule!! If you do not need big bass, W2 may be the most musically balanced IEM ever made...

  Ok I have a few questions about Comply Foam...   First what type of Comply Foam does the Westone 3 IEM come with? Because It looks like you get three sizes, one is like short and standard width, ones long(er) and slim, and the other is the same long(er) size with the standard width...