Not interested in sound quality issues, sibilance issues, fit issues etc. I just want to know if any owners of Westone 3's have any issues with the quality of the build- buzzing drivers, cable problems, blown drivers, that sort of thing.

Recently returned my W3's to Westone because it seemed like there was a problem with one driver. No more than 4 days later I got an email stating that they had inspected them, hadn't found a problem with the drivers, but did think that the cable was unraveling a bit. So- they decided to send me...

Really awesome. Definitely an improvement over the 3's straight out of Iphone 2G or Nano 3G. Forgot the name of the lineout I picked up, but it seems to be a nice one. The amp seems to really tighten up the bass and add a lot of "air" to the overall presentation. Took an excellent IEM and made...

I tried an interesting experiment this morning. I took a simple line out dock with a miniplug input (the kind I use in my car to attach to the AUX input with a simple miniplug to miniplug cable) and attached the W3, attached to the volume attenuator. Then I spent a while A/B'ing that compared to...

Assuming you get a really good seal, does the tip really make any difference? I've tried going back and forth a bit between modded tri-biflanges, the large rubber Shure tip, and the large Shure black olive, and I get a great seal with all of them, but really don't notice any difference. I...

I've had a pair of UM2's for about 3 years now, and really, really like them. Even though I have a Tomahawk, I tend to use the UM2's straight from my 2G Shuffle for daily exercise, and they sound pretty damn good even that way (although not as good as with the Nano-lineout-Tomahawk setup)...

Anyone out there compared the new C3 to the UM2's? I have UM2's and like their sound a lot. Was going to get W3's, but that's never going to happen at this rate. Would spring for the C3's if they offered a real upgrade from the UM2's. Any thoughts? Andrew

I have a pair of regular DT880's, run off a decent amp, which I really like, but don't get to use as much as I'd like (job, kids, etc). I do get to indoor row or kayak erg pretty much every morning, and I typically use my UM2's for that. I was thinking that it would be cool to set up the DT880's...

After reading a few comments yesterday suggesting SQ was better with the HG setting on the Tomahawk, even with IEM's (I have UM2), I tried it out yesterday. It did sound better- more alive, with better soundstage. I tried to make sure I was keeping the volume level the same, but it's pretty hard...

Hi. I'm looking to get a dedicated small headphone amp, for home use only (ie, a plug is just fine, doesn't need to run on batteries). I'll be using it to power a 250 ohm DT880, using an Airport Extreme as my source from my Mac. I'd like to spend <$200. Used is fine, btw, if anyone has something...

Anyone use this combination? I may have an opportunity to get a pair of DT880's at a good price. This'll be my first pair of full sized phones. I'd like to make sure that I can adequately power them with the Tomahawk, perhaps using the high gain setting. Any thoughts? Andrew

I've got the UM2's, and they sound fantastic with my new Tomahawk. I have the Westone 3 on order, but now I'm wondering if I should get something different, get a serious pair of full sized headphones, rather than another IEM, just for a little variety. Would the Tomahawk be able to power the...

Finally got my new Tomahawk yesterday, and paired it up with my Nano, the Vampire cable and my UM2's. This is my first headphone amp, so I really wasn't quite sure what to expect. It's very, very impressive! Comparing it to the UM2's off the Nano amp, it's as if a curtain has been lifted...

This is a seriously newb question and I apologize if it has been answered previously- I tried searching and didn't find it. I've never had a headphone amp before and don't really know what the best way to burn it in is. My thought was just to hook it up to my Nano, with or without the lineout...

Hi. I'm new to this forum. Currently using, and very happy with UM2's with a stock Nano 2G. Previously owned EX70's (still use them as my kayaking phones since they're cheap and indestructible) and ER-6's (great detail, zero bass, not loud enough). I have a Tomahawk and Alo Vampire on order...