Recent content by brianv
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Considering the UM56 for my new pair of Westone 3s.....need advice.
I have my um56's for 3 days now and at first I thought they didn't improve the sound of my um2's that much but I just listened to them with comply tips and the difference is quite big. The bass seems more controlled but everyone is talking about the highs and I didn't notice an improvement. The...- brianv
- Post #8
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Westone 3 - You asked for it, we listened !
How is the angle of the earphone (the tube that goes in you ears)? On the pics it looks like about 75/80 degrees wich is more than the um2 I think. I ask this because the um2 are the perfect size for me, a bigger earphone like the westone 3 won't fit me but when the angle is bigger it might.- brianv
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- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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WestOne UM2/UM1 with UM56
Quote: Originally Posted by ZoNtO How much do these custom tips cost (in USD)? I can't find pricing information on the Westone website... Should be around 75 bucks I would think. My school's audiology club is offering softer silicone-type customs for $55 from Westone now, but they...- brianv
- Post #4
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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WestOne UM2/UM1 with UM56
Hi, I just made an appointment to get my impressions done and I had the same question. My audiologist (that's what you call it in the US right?) told me that they will stick out a bit more. That's because with the foam tips you can just put them as far as you want while the um56 just sit...- brianv
- Post #2
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Should I Get the Westone UM2 or Wait for The Westone 3?
Quote: Originally Posted by haarvi pirate6955, I note your experience of improvement of sound quality with Westone custom molds. But what about comfort? Improved?.....or? I was surprised to read in another thread a head-fier say that he found the custom earpieces of the U-10 Pro to...- brianv
- Post #26
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Should I Get the Westone UM2 or Wait for The Westone 3?
I ordered my westone um 2's a few days ago and I will receive them tuesday. Can someone tell me what I can expect? I own a Bose Triport on ear headphone. Is the sq comparable or maybe even a little bit better??- brianv
- Post #22
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)