Quote:     W4 vs. UM3X   …And the new Westone is on the ropes!  The referee pulls him away from the ropes and gives him a standing eight count.  The Westone in question is the W4.  The UM3X the undisputed winner (to my ears).  Here’s the blow-by-blow breakdown:   Using...

Quote: Alien Ears does have truly poor customer service.  Yolanda just keeps apologizing and Andre just keeps saying I didn't place a rush order.  Almost 8 weeks later and I STILL don't have the IEMs.  You would do well to stay away from Alien Ears!  You really would.

Ordered the FiiO LOD on that auction site (a BIN offer) a few days ago.  I'll let everyone know my impressions as soon as it is received...  I couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of money for ALO's offering especially when the Walkman cost half as much. 

My Shure E5c and E4c have straight cables that make jogging or walking with them on almost unbearable.  The cable hitting my clothing transmits a lot of noise.  My Westone UM3X has the twisted cable which does not transmit noise when they rub against or hit my clothing.  To be fair, the Westone...

Videoshielded, welcome to VPI - though it has been a year for you! I recently acquired a new Scout myself - with JMW9/DV 1.5 cart. Oh the goosebumps! It totally blows away my tube-output CD (Minimax). The soundstage and bass are AMAZING. Aja (a simple first pressing I have) sounds quite...