[nevin]

I wonder how the new Westone 3 compare to Sensaphonics ProPhonic 2X-Soft. Anyone?

 

[tonyabc]

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Originally Posted by p0wderh0und23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd love to, but we have not made one yet. Yeah I know, crazy huh ? Once we make one and I can give it an honest listen I'll be more than happy to give that impression. Now based upon the way we built the 3 it will have a much smoother over all sound. The ES3 will have a 2-4dB bump in the 3-5k range. So if you like a very mid-range heavy sound, then the ES3 might be a good match for your tastes.

Thanks p0wderh0und23. It helps.

Sorry for one more question. Can we regard the custom 3 as ES3 without mid bump? They are both 3 drivers and 3 crossovers.

 

[p0wderh0und23]

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Originally Posted by tonyabc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks p0wderh0und23. It helps. Sorry for one more question. Can we regard the custom 3 as ES3 without mid bump? They are both 3 drivers and 3 crossovers.

Actually...no.
The guts are different.

 

[Kees]

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Originally Posted by tonyabc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks p0wderh0und23. It helps. Sorry for one more question. Can we regard the custom 3 as ES3 without mid bump? They are both 3 drivers and 3 crossovers.

2 crossovers.

 

[kuden]

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Originally Posted by Kees /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2 crossovers.

hmm they are both 3 crossovers

 

[p0wderh0und23]

They are both 3-way passive crossovers, but use differnt drivers.

 

[iamoneagain]

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Originally Posted by nevin /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wonder how the new Westone 3 compare to Sensaphonics ProPhonic 2X-Soft. Anyone?

I haven't heard my sensaphonics in a while since they went dead but my biggest complaint about them is they had a highend rolloff compared the ue10. The advantage the sensas had is a nice bouncy bass with great impact. The Westone 3 also had this type of bass but clearer mids and better highs.

The sensa would win in comfort because of the custom fit. I actually prefer the ue10's hard material to sensas soft because the sensas can irritate the skin if you take them in and out too much.

I have one question, is the custom ES3 similar to the RS-1 or are the ES3 mids even stronger?

 

[Kees]

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Originally Posted by p0wderh0und23 /img/forum/go_quote.gif They are both 3-way passive crossovers, but use differnt drivers.

Meaning two crossover filters for three drivers right?
Like:
Driver1 crossover#1 Driver2 crossover#2 Driver3
Or am I missing something?

 

[p0wderh0und23]

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Originally Posted by Kees /img/forum/go_quote.gif Meaning two crossover filters for three drivers right? Like: Driver1 crossover#1 Driver2 crossover#2 Driver3 Or am I missing something?

As in a single 3-way crossover directing the proper signal to each driver of which there are 3.
1) high range
1) mid range
1) low range

 

[milkpowder]

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Originally Posted by Kees /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2 crossovers.

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Originally Posted by kuden /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmm they are both 3 crossovers

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Originally Posted by Kees /img/forum/go_quote.gif Meaning two crossover filters for three drivers right? Like: Driver1 crossover#1 Driver2 crossover#2 Driver3 Or am I missing something?

A three-way crossover has two crossover points.

What is a passive crossover?

 

[daveDerek]

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Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif A three-way crossover has two crossover points.

correct!

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Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is a passive crossover?

a passive crossover is a filter network with passive components such as capacitors to roll off the input response above/below certain frequencies. an active crossover uses powered components to acheive this objective. both have pros and cons, as is true throughout audio.

 

[Kees]

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Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif A three-way crossover has two crossover points.

That is what I meant. Thanks.

 

[YoungRizzo]

With all of the crossover talk, I'm just curious as to if they sound better than the Shure E500 cuz if so, I will cop a pair and get rid of my E500's. And pardon me for not readin all 12 pages, but when do they touch the streets?

 

[p0wderh0und23]

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Originally Posted by YoungRizzo /img/forum/go_quote.gif With all of the crossover talk, I'm just curious as to if they sound better than the Shure E500 cuz if so, I will cop a pair and get rid of my E500's. And pardon me for not readin all 12 pages, but when do they touch the streets?

I hear ya. The plan is March. As of right now that is still on track.

 

[daveDerek]

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Originally Posted by YoungRizzo /img/forum/go_quote.gif With all of the crossover talk, I'm just curious as to if they sound better than the Shure E500 cuz if so, I will cop a pair and get rid of my E500's. And pardon me for not readin all 12 pages, but when do they touch the streets?

reading the first couple of pages should help. but to make that call you might want to do the comparison yourself and see what YOU like. then sell off the other.