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    Custom IEM "Fabolous Ears" (Fabs) from Berlin, Germany

    Hi Aegis Yeo, Naturally I don´t know the great amount of different IEMs on the market - from my experience about Etymotic 4S and P, Ultimate Ears 10, Westone ES3 and Fabolous Ears I can only say that the Fabs are a great companion for easy listening over a long term period - say about 5 hours...
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    Custom IEM "Fabolous Ears" (Fabs) from Berlin, Germany

    Some months ago I removed the tiny filters in the tip of the earcanal output. That dramatically improves the bass-performance - although it might be a bit dangerous because dust and other debris could come to the drivers. For me personally it is a great improvement to perfection and I will take...
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    Custom IEM "Fabolous Ears" (Fabs) from Berlin, Germany

    Hi Joe,   I notice the slightly soft attack in: Billy Idol "Don´t need a gun" and Great White "Once bitten twice shy", as well as in some of the older John Mellencamp songs "Thundering Hearts" and "Authority Song". That should however not be overestimated - just by comparison I feel it is...
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    Custom IEM "Fabolous Ears" (Fabs) from Berlin, Germany

    Hi Joe, I still like them. It seems, that the sound is not deteriorating. So to sum it up the fabs are very relaxing to listen to, they do not have any spectacular frequency enhancements, voices sound natural. Easy listening for hours is no problem - that is however also due to the perfect...
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    Custom IEM "Fabolous Ears" (Fabs) from Berlin, Germany

    Short Report of the "Fabolous Ears" When visiting the German High-End HiFi-Exhibition in May, a new custom IEM was introduced by Claus Zapletal from Berlin. Details in www.fabsearphones.de. It is a two-way 3-driver system which is very small and therefore extremely comfortable to wear. In...
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    K1000 cable isolation peeling off - how to repair?

    After 16 years of use I had the same problem. I simly pulled the wires a little apart and insulated them individually with tape. It doesn´t look very good but it´s still the easyest way to repair. At least it will not cause a short in the connected amplifier. Better solutions are a lot more...
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    e500 sibilant?

    Quote: Originally Posted by lolos Does anyone know if is it the same case with all IEMs? especially UM2? Thanks~ I have the Westone ES3, UE10Pro and Ety 4S and P. The sibilance problem arises (in my opinion) when the highest treble is reproduced with high speed (attack) and...
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    UE 5 Pro (Custom) vs Westone ES2 vs Westone ES3

    Quote: Originally Posted by vii_haven Would the default UE attuentor do the same thing? I heard the UE atteunator is 200+ ohms. I've read your report but i still don't understand how it takes out the bump. could you try to explain it to me? also, after the 'removal' of the bump...
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    UE 5 Pro (Custom) vs Westone ES2 vs Westone ES3

    Quote: Originally Posted by vii_haven Does westone have a version of the ES3 without the mids bump? or can i custom order one like that? that'll be just great if you guys do. Hi vii_heaven, Since the last 9 months I use the ES3 with a 120 Ohm resistor to get the bump out. If...
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    Westone ES2 first impressions

    Hi catscratch, Thank you for your additional thoughts and update. Some passages remind me of my Westone ES3: Once I got used to listening with my stationary equipment (Kenwood 1000 CD, Meier-Prehead) I often get disappointed with my portables (Creative Zen Touch), because I try to compare...
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    Exactly how many Ue-10 Pro owners exist on Head-Fi?

    Another UE10 (and Westone ES3). Sorry for beeing late :-)
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    Future of Electrostatic Headphones?

    Quote: Originally Posted by catscratch The real advancement has been in balanced armature drivers and IEM's. This will be the dominant technology in high-end personal audio, IMO. It's simply far too convenient, far too practical, and even though it is still in it's relative infancy, is...
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    one shot at a new set.

    Hello Redquilang, I cannot completely answer your question, but I try for part of it. I own: Grado RS1 Ety 4p AKG K1000 Westone ES3 UE10Pro Stepping up from Ety4p to RS1 is for sure very satisfying - I did that myself. The RS1 is very relaxing, delivers a very natural sound which is...
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    what are the best in-ear earphones on ther world?

    Westone ES3 I own the UE10Pro and the ES3. Both are top; but it´s a matter of preference: If you like it a bit darker and softer then UE10, if you like highest resolution and ultrafast response then ES3.
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    “High-end” phones with least external sound emission

    Quote: Originally Posted by urs ES3 - I'll check them out - do they also NEED a custom fit ? Urs Hi Urs, They do need a custom fit. Normally any audiologist can handle that. In my case it was so that I told them explicitly to perform an open-mouth impression. Check...
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    “High-end” phones with least external sound emission

    Hi Urs, In my personal opinion the best solution - in case you want an IEM - would be the Westone ES3. The price in Europe is about the same as the UE10. I have both and prefer the ES3. Maybe you want to get further information, then search for es3 and uandy. Greetings from Germany uandy
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    Opinions needed: UE5c or Westone ES2?

    Hi pcmike, In my opinion it is a rather difficult decision stepping up to the highest performance level a IEM can bring because of the rather high investment. I don´t come from the UM2 rail, but from the Ety4S and P and from the UE10. So from my personal experience of spending a lot in...
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    Upgrading to UE-10s from Senn 650 & UE Super fi 5 pro, worth it?

    Quote: Originally Posted by backbaychef I like the idea of them being portable but better quality, and more comfortable. Is it worth $1k to upgrade from what I already have? BackBayChef www.how2dance.com www.cultureshocked.net I don´t know the Senn650, but I have the Grado...
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    KOSS Pro4/AA or Pro4/AAT

    Quote: Originally Posted by jimmyjames8 Anybody heard these cans in the last year or 2? They were the standard in all radio stations, studios and dorm rooms 25 years ago. Just wondered what they sound like now compared to HD650's or sealed cans like AKG271. Spent a lot of hours wearing...
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    Westone ES2 first impressions

    Hi Catscratch, More than 70 Ohms will most probably not change much in the frequency response curve, but will reduce the output power of the player. If the original sound source is having slightly harsh highs it is rather pronounced when listening with the ES3. Compared with the RS1: these are...
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    Westone ES2 first impressions

    Quote: Originally Posted by catscratch Overall, they do present a very interesting sonic combination. They're definitely warmish in terms of tonal balance, but they're very quick and crisp. Warmth is usually associated with some degree of liquidness and organic fluidity. Well, there's...
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    Upgrading from SR225's to either UE10 Pro's or RS-1's

    Quote: Originally Posted by yuriken I am considering the UE10 Pro's over the RS-1's, partly because I'm not sure the RS-1's sound the best they can without an amp. And I think that UE10 Pro's would.. But what you guys said about the differences between the Grado sound and the UE's...
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    Your current stash, what are your reference cans?

    For IEM: Westone ES3 with 120 Ohm resistor. Extremely fast response, great focussing, lean and hard bass, uniform frequency response. A great step towards perfection. Greetings UAndy
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    Westone ES-3 Part3

    Hi jzzmtzz, Post us your opinion if you should ever get the ES3. About the finish of the Oehlbach adapter: 3,5" plug on one side, socket on the other. All gold plated. Size is about 2 centimeters long (body) without socket, diameter about 8 millimeters. As long as there is no other plug very...
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    Westone ES-3 Part3

    Quote: Originally Posted by Wmcmanus Of course, it would have been better if you had liked the UE's better, so that I wouldn't be so tempted by the ES3, but thanks anyway! Thanks for your reply. When I´m in the mood for relaxed listening with an overly warm representation and the...
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