I've heard a number of you here talking about the various Shure tips and how they are the best thing since sliced bread. I thought I'd give them a shot because between the hard silicone(clear tips) & the complys I'm stuck between comfort and proper isolation. What do you guys recommend and how...

Quote: So if I am understanding this right - my original train of thought is along the right lines? The only thing I am going to get out of a UE 11 vs a 1964Q is going to be marginal or at best, a matter of personal preference in that certain people maybe in fact appreciate the sound...

This may be a really stupid and novice question. But what is, essentially, the difference between the UE11 & 1964-Q that justifies more than double the pricetag. I mean if it is one of those things like buying a off brand vs brand handbag or other article of clothing - then that's fine I...

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For those of you who have been following my other thread - you are probably going to think I am some sort of a maniac, as I just got my Westone 4s yesterday and here I am already talking about customs. But I figure that I am ready to make this move within the next 1-2 months. At this time, I...

Thanks for the congrats everyone - Day 2 so far, so good! Sounding better and better as we progress so far!   Quote:   Thanks for the tip! They def did open up a lot after the first hour, so I agree with your point completely. Probably my brain getting used to them :-)     PS...

Okay - so after checking and re-checking the delivery status like a obsessed little child - I was very recently just connected with my Westone 4s   I've only been playing around with them for about an hour so far.....but I figured I didn't want to make you guys wait - and I will give some...

Quote: Thank you! This is an excellent resource!   Quote: I guess quality is generally better than quantity - I don't want the sound to feel like it is "forced' if you catch my drift. I am wondering, if I really end up liking the sound of the W4s and want to increase...

Quote: Again, I am amazed at the poor offerings in what some consider the best city in the world...I've been told I cannot come in and try earphones even if they do have them -- I mean these people really expect to sell $450 IEMs to the general public without offering a demo? Health...

I know I created another thread and all....I figured I'd just update this one also in case anyone comes wandering through....   So after all the consideration, I just ordered the Westone 4   At the end of the day, it came down a toss up between the W4 and the SM3, and it seems like...

Well, I went ahead and placed an order for the Westone 4s   I mean, it got down to the point where it was really a toss up between these and the SM3s. It almost seems like either way I might have been okay - but I guess time will tell. Hopefully I like the sound signature of these the...

I know i should probably have a better handle of this, but can you elaborate on what you mean when you say more airy? Do you mean wider soundstage? It seems like it is almost a 50/50 toss up between these two. Yes the SM3 is a bit cheaper, but i am still concerned over the fitment issues and...

I am still perplexed....my poll is exactly 50/50....ohh man. I am scouring the net for W4 deals....if you guys know any please feed them my way. I am leaning to the W4 to be honest....I just don't want to deal w/ RMA issues with a overseas company :-(

Quote: Another thing pushing me to the W4 - is the build quality (or lack thereof) on the SM3. I've heard reports of the casing falling apart, the cable's Y-Connector being too short and getting in the way of active use....and being that the company is based in France - I don't want to...

Quote: So let me see if I have this correct. Becuase I am really trying to make a decision today - I am wasting soooo much **** time with all this!   Your preference = SM3 > Westone 4    But UM3X > SM3   So you also prefer UM3X > W4 ??   Every time I try to make a...