To my ears, closest non-Westone brand that sounds similar is earsonic sm3's.     Just picked a pair of um50pros and they remind me of that warm close um3x sound as well, where as w60 reminds me more of my ES5's.  Ironic, since um50pros have the same drivers as the ES5.

The um3x's mids are a lot closer than w60, so thats why you feel the intimacy and fatigue. But I too have fond memories of the um3x

It'll be better for sure, but you'd have to change your account name then? :joy:

I've managed to lose my adapter after moving house, should I approach ibasso for a replacement or is it possible to just buy a replacement as long as the voltage matches?   Many thanks, guys.

Does it take a charger with specific level of output? Just took a look at anker, you mean like Anker E3?

Has anyone found a way to charge the dx100 with portable chargers? My previous attempts were unsuccessful.

The price and the quality seems great.  Would really like to hear SQ comparisons with the other replacement cables!   Most of the aftermarket cables nowadays are quite a bit thicker, wondering if these little cables can hold up sound wise.   Thanks in advance everyone!

Can't say I totally agree with some of the above comments, but of course to each their own.   Have owned a DX100 and played with my friends C4, and also currently own a CK4 (modded).   C4 (which is like a ck4 but much better power) is nice, clear and crisp for the upper frequencies...

normal ak100 as opposed to rwa ak100.  dynamics was ok, i felt it was a thin, quick, slightly more exciting type of sound.  dx100 felt colder in comparison.  one thing that some will like but i didn't was the vocals, a bit too close for my taste.  

As a clip+ and clipzip lover + user... I can't really agree... I've found lots of equipment better than es5 + clip, though that combo is nice.  I can also hear a great difference between my clips and anything + o2.   Had great experience with dx100 and es5, personally felt it was a great...

Quote:   LOL, watch out, this sticker version will probably be coming out soon from China.  Sennheizer ftw!

Quote:   This was my feeling before when I waited for my micro twag for 4 months, most of it with no replies and response.....   Maybe I'm just a small fry and nothing to worry about.............

Taobao can be ok if you choose a good seller, make sure they have tonnes of positive feedbacks. Also ask to make sure they will ship it to wherever you are, some only inland to China. Finally, communication may be difficult since most of them only speak Chinese. But it can be every bit as safe...

Bassy headphones can sometimes make it seem slower, especially if the bass is not controlled well with amping. Also, it does feel the newest top tier headphones do possess quicker speed (t1, hd800, etc) but again that depends on which headphones. Jh16 vs lcd2 may yield you different results...

You're welcomed, brother, hope the ordering and delivery is smooth!   Please post your impressions if possible (after the mod)!

Quote:   The modded CK4 was from Yahoo auctions Hong Kong, apologies since it's in Chinese, but the mods include the 2350 mha battery, low resistance caps from Kernet, IC from Analog Devices for PO and LO, etc.  Here's a link, but in Traditional Chinese:   ...

Great thread everyone, lots of great info and discussion.   Just picked up a modded ck4, with new battery (double the power capacity), and new caps put in.  Came to a total of approx. $216USD (stock ck4 is approx. $150USD here in Hong Kong).   Some quick impressions, compared with the...

Same thing happened to me, and I returned the T1 for exchange, this problem's been mentioned by some others head-fiers here too.   When there's a strong bass signal, it seems to rattle something inside the T1, it was the right side for me as well.  It sounds like as if there's a cable or...

My lovely wife of one year bought me a T1 for our first year anniversary (and Christmas) present.     She also helped designed the logo that I have on my Westone customs.   She's amazing in every other way as well so I know I'm a lucky person.   When I hear other head-fier brothers...

I think it might be a combo worth looking into.   I do not have either on hand right now so please take my advice with a grain of salt, but used to own a pair of HD600 with Cardas (grey), and auditioned the Burson Conductor (it has the soloist for amp section), but with my T1's and not the...

the sibilance happens when its' on the music, I used to hate my dt880/600 for the same reasons, but never heard any on well-recorded music or anything 24bit, but tiesto's kaleidescope album totally kicked my butt with all the sibilance and it's much worse with the T1.     now compared with...

Anyone get word from Frank about his current cable shipment?    Wondering if I'll be able to get mine in time for Christmas =D   Those new Y split ties look fantastic! Very classy.

with my headstage 2G, i can definitely pick up some interference either from my router or my cell phone when they're close to each other.   with my iphone's, i can sometimes hear a buzz from the wifi as it's searching for routers, and of course worse noise whenever sms or call comes in.  ...

The battery on my arrow 1G died, and I also accidentally broke the on/off switch (i dropped it the moment i took it out of the box..).   Robert sent me a 2G, no questions asked, but he does take a little while sometimes, try sending him another email.    

Mine took a while, like more than a month, but I ordered about 2 weeks before Christmas, and I live in Hong Kong.   It did take a while longer and also I think the dealers sometimes wait until they send orders for whatever reasons, or wait for more orders until they get things shipped from...