Hi. i own UM2 and im very pleased especially with comfort. Im aiming for UM3x. IS anything better out nthere....im out of the loop kinda   NO Shure recs. Dont like them   Budget: 350$ ...ish

Performance wise, the IEM you chose, in what characteristic what does it shine over the others in?   I apologize if I missed some good IEMs, I'm only going by what's on the top of my head.

I have the shure535 for a few days now and maybe it's me but the soundstage for Pop and rock doesn't seem as impressive as Jazz/classical stuff. I've heard that the westone have a better soundstage for pop/rock. I'm wondering if this is true? I don't want a lot of bass as I'm not a bass head...

I recently acquired a pair of hd-25 (velour pads & hd580 cable) for portable use, however when hooked directly to my iphone4 or even through the fiio e7 they have a very bright sound when compared to my hd600 or westone3. I'm not sure if this is normal and I was just listening to my music (rock...

Hi everyone! So ive been spending quite sometime reading through the forum trying to decide on a new pair of IEM's. Im looking to spend $200 give or take and after reading multitude of reviews, im still at a complete loss. My previous set of IEM were Shure e3c that recently broke. I liked the...

Hello, haven't been on here for a year+ now. I have absolutely no idea on what's new nowadays.   I'm getting a tad bit bored of my Sennheiser IE8s now and would like to replace these with something that has a bit more detail in the midrange and treble. I also have a pair of Grado HF2's and...

When I first got my RE-0, I loved them.  It was the first time I was hearing all the details and nuances in songs I had been missing. But, I've grown a bit tired of them.  They are too thin, cold sounding, un-involving, and borderline fatiguing.   I'm looking for some IEM's or on-ears up...

I need some help...I'm frozen and can't decide ;) My main set of IEM's are monster miles davis tribs, which I love, but they are not good active IEM's and since they are a bit spendy, I want to be careful with them I also have RE0's, M1's and monster turbine refurbs...have owned w3, eterna...

Im comparing the westone 3 and The IE8.   So could someone please post a picture on how they look?

Help, and copious amounts of it...   Like the title says I'm about to make my decision on my (to be) final universal iem purchase. I am going unamped (for now until I can get the cash for a nice amp) but basically I want this to be one of my last universal iems before I go custom.   To...

I was just wondering if anyone that has the two could do a head-to-head comparison.   Please keep in mind which of the two would be better for: -Techno/Trance music -For physical work -Isolation   Where can I buy these in Canada?   Also if anyone has these for sale, please PM...

Hi everyone,   I wanted your take on what IEM was the most comfortable you've had and the worst one.   Basically, I believe that I've had a bad experience with my UE SuperFi 4 IEM.  I tried all the silicone tips and the foam tips and ended up using the foam ones.   What I found is...

Hello,   I just received the Shure 535's today.  It sounds great in terms of clarity, and midrange voice comes thru very easily.  I'm quite dissappointed in the warmth, and the bass response though.  I've tried all the sleeves, and found the ones that fits best, but still it doesn't sound to...

When it comes to portable audio, it just doesn't get much more portable than an IEM and a Ipod/Zune/Sansa etc. Even tethered to one of the small battery headphone amps, we are talking about something that fits in a shirt pocket. And if, like me, you commute 2 - 3 hours a day, anything that...

Yes, sadly it seems I have lost my Sennheiser IE8s, must have been on my recent trip overseas.   Apart from being gutted, I am now deciding on whether to get another pair, or if you guys can recommend another pair for me to get. I'm open to either IEMs or Circumaural Headphones, but I do...

I am a bit of a lurker on these forums...I usually come around when I am thinking about buying something new.  However, I had an experience with Westone that I feel ought to be put out there.  I didn't really see a lot of threads on this but I may be missing them.   I bought a pair of...

   Hello everyone. I just registered to the site but I've been reading all the different threads for awhile now and love the community. I just went to the audiologist today and got impressions for UM56 eartips which I'll be using with my new westone 3 earphones. The audiologist recommended me to...

Let me preface this comparison by saying that the UM-56 tips are the best tips I've ever used on the Westone IEMs, bar none. By far the best for comfort and sound quality. Isolation is just as good as the best universal tips I've used (though not necessarily better). Additionally, I'd like to...

Oh, the horror.  My beloved Westone 3s have bit the dust -- freak accidents and such.  Oh how I loved them.   Now, I need to replace.  I've owned some lower-end shures (SE210 I think), Sleek SA-6, and westone 3.  Loved the SA-6 but build quality failed me and was unable to get them replaced...

Which one will you choose? Ruled out the Shures 530 because I have auditioned a borrowed pair with my Ipod Touch, seems that it produced a hissing noise. I listen to metal rock, jazz, ballads and some electronic. Thanks.

I have been the typical more casual listener, having purchased several IEMs in the sub $100 range looking for the most bang for the buck and achieving a good sound. Some of these have included the V-Moda Vibe (original) and warranty replacements (originals were much better than the replacements)...

Which for my next IEM?   Please do not respond with what you have read. Respond only if you have personal experience with any of these phones. I have read many of the reviews, and have a feel for each of them, but now am looking for actual users' input/comparisons/etc.   Background: Not...

Hello, I would like to replace my Shure SE530 IEM. I would like to have precise informations about some Westone models : UM3-X and the new W4 IEM, or the W3. Could you give me the length and diameter of the nozzle ? Could you give me the overall size of the body ? I have small ears and...

i own(ed) a couple of top tier universals so far, but none of them seems to fit my needs.   short summary:   sm3: muffled lower mids combined with a soundstage that does not expand to the sides, but to the back. Bass OK, Treble OK   tf10: nice soundstage, nice bass, bad mids, too...

  Although I do prefer closed cans to in ear headphones there are situations where in ears are an obvious choice (like running). The problem that I have with them is that I really hate the usual platic cord that they all have. I know it gets the job done but I always wanted to get a pair with...