Thanks, 6Channel and scottm18, for your responses. You're right about the plethora of confusing, and sometimes contradictory information on the topic on the various V-phone & music app threads. I've seen quite a bit more response to the caution of not upgrading beyond Android 9 (or 10) - but...

I recently ordered a couple of LG V-series phones, solely for audio use - a V30 - new in box (Android 8) and a refurbed G8x. Somewhat to my surprise (and I didn't think to ask before purchasing), the G8x arrived yesterday with Android 12 installed. I've read enough through various posts on this...

I’m in the same boat, but starting with less. My wife got me a pair of Clears for Christmas (nice, huh?). I'm sure she had no idea that they'd spawn the need/itch for other gear. I’ve got an older mid-fi system, which the Clears obviously outclass - so I'm not making the best of them, and I'm...

Quote: Would that be the Top Dog Headphones club, or the club of owners with failed db-02 mkiis? I seriously enjoy my pair (with the exception of the cable and associated horrific microphonics) - I even sold my W3s after hearing the mkiis, and would hate to think that they're that entirely...

I have a pair of Mk IIs, still new in the package and shipping box, that I bought from Musica Acoustics several months ago. For whatever reason, I haven't even removed them from the package or tried them out yet. I suppose I should try them out first, but I may be listing them here on the For...

This thread seems to have just trailed off.... I'm still awaiting receipt of the dba-02 Mkii s that I ordered from Audio Musica last week. Has anyone else ordered and received the newer version yet and have anything to say about them?

Quote: Yep, thanks - I ended up ordering them from Muscia about an hour after I posted. They should take about a week or so to arrive - I'm very curious as compare them to my current iems.  One point of correction - I noted in my post that Noisy Motel doesn't ship internationally, but...

  Been lurking on this site for quite a while. Nice review - thanks. I think I've arrived at the point with my Westone 3's that I'm ready to try something else. I just can't seem to get a great fit with the Westones, and am looking for something a little more balanced with a nice open...

Been lurking on this site for quite a while. Nice review - thanks. I think I've arrived at the point with my Westone 3's that I'm ready to try something else. I just can't seem to get a great fit with the Westones, and am looking for something a little more balanced with a nice open high-end...

Well, I just received my ie8s from eBay. I won a low bid auction and almost immediately regretted it after seeing SolidVictory's posts. Before paying, I contacted the seller, sent him the post to this thread and asked a number of questions - but never received a satisfactory response. All I...

I've always used a pair of BeyerDynamic DT-990s (circa 1985). They sound lovely with my Kurzweil K2600xs - warm and articulate with a very nice, but not overpowering, low end. I've never changed the earpads - I really should - but I find them to be very comfortable. The Kurzweil seems to have...

Quote: Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict I'll tell you what everyone else will say here - you must try different tips and ear canal depth to find the right combo for your ears. I'm sure you will find that out on your own without reading it here, but I wanted to help speed up your...

I just received my new W3s via USPS this afternoon - finally got a chance to try them out today. I popped them on using the tips that were on the phones when they shipped (Complys I assume, but I haven't even read the literature yet). This is my first set of iems, so I'm not sure what I should...

Quote: Originally Posted by PCKS (I) am so grateful for the product from Westone that I registered just to post about the W2. I think I am fairly experienced with IEM's and headphones having a Grado RS1, ESW10(ltd), MS1, c-jays, q-jays, ER4P, TF10, PK1's. OK1's,OK3's, IE8, ES3X, a...

Wow PCKS - your comments about the W2s being similar in signature to the ES3Xs is intriguing. I'm eager to hear more feedback on the W2s once a few of you have had a chance to listen and report - particularly on how they sound (or how much ground they give up) relative to the W3 and UM3X. I...