I bought their W4R at Earphonesolutions on March 4th. I soon found a tiny crack on the left piece and returned the product. When I get the replacement today (March 16th), Again! A crack at the same spot! It would be acceptable if there is a scratch or something, but it is a crack (which weakens...

Im not talking just pretty good sounding iems, Im talking high end sound but with great build quality, I looked at the ultimate ears 900 but I am hearing issues with the cables, I was looking at head direct but I had build issues with RE0. Is westone 4R a good bet?

This is my first review so bear with me if I sound less than accurate for I am just an aspiring audiophile tight in budget.   I totally disagree with reviewers that says these canalphones are average. The sound they provide is superb. They render instruments naturally, have a wide and deep...

Just started getting into classical and want something that doesn't contaminate the music with its own stuff like additional bass or something. What I want is flatness. Where do I go? Westone 4R and the Heir Audio 4.Ai have my interest. What else do I look at? Budget is around $400.

Hey guys,   I'm looking for an upgrade to my Shure SE215 as I find the bass too overwhelming and lacking details and mids. I've narrowed down to these 3 and having a hard time to make a final decision.   Sony Ex1000, supposed to be one of the best with well controlled bass and good mids, but...

So I'm looking to upgrade from my Altone200's as I'd like something with a little less simblance (I seriously had to tone down the high end on my equalizer to keep some notes and singers from "hissing") and more natural bass.    The Altone200's are pretty good equalized but they needed a good...

Hi all   I have owned a pair of westone w4r for about 2 to 3 years now and have always used the comply medium tips from day one. I would like to know if there is a better tip for these in ear monitors as I have herd westone brought out there STAR silicon tips and TRUE-FIT tips.   what would...

I am making a list - so far I got Westone 4R, Ultimate Ears UE900, Sony XBA-4, Nuforce Primo 8 and Shure SE846.   Are there any more? I'm particularly looking for one with a treble-heavy, bass and mid-lite sound signature, which none of the above really has.   Thanks a lot in advance...

Alclair RSM Quad Custom In-Ear Monitor (My impressions)     I recently acquired some Alclair RSM Quad Custom IEMs and I spent some time comparing them to the only reference that I have handy (Westone 4R).  The Westone 4R has become the backbone of my on-the-go and desktop listening.  I have...

Recently I lost my westone 4R...unfortunately and don't ask me how, so now I am looking for a new IEM My budget is $400 tops (I got the old westone for 130) so W4R is definitely not in consideration.   I am now looking at either westone um pro 30 (or w30?) or Sennheiser IE 80.   I have had...

So I accidentally dipped the right side of my Westone 4r's in a cup of water at work  =/   I pulled them out dried the outside and sucked out watever moisture was in the nozzle, Tested it, they sort of work, there is sound coming form the channel how ever the volume is significantly softer...

I recently got a mold of my ears and some custom ear tips for my Westone 4R from my local supplier "Hantek" but sadly their offerings are aimed towards Shure and not Westone (as Westone is not sold in Norway I'm not surprised at all) but they gave it a go as the nozzle of Westone and Shure are...

Is upgrading from a UE700 to a UE900 worth it, or should I just stick with the UE700? I listen to drum 'n' bass so my main priorities are subbass extension and detail/clarity, but bass quantity is not important (I think UE700 has enough quantity). Good mids and highs are appreciated of course...

It took six years but my AKG K81 has finally given out. Rather than replacing them with another small headphone I decided to try a pair of in-ears. Prior to these my only experience with in-ears has been a $15 pair of Sonys that I owned well before I got into audio and all I remember from them...

Hi everyone,   Quite brand new on this forum. However I have already read a lot and that is thanks to all of you that I recently bought AK100 KM2 and Westone 4r IEM. In an attempt to improve a little bit more the Westone experience, I also bought Moon Audio Silver Dragon V1 cables.  ...

So...after about 2 years of continuous enjoyment to and from work every day, both sockets on my 4Rs  have begun to loosen up.  I haven't come across any fix other than send them back to Westone.  Granted, I didn't spend a ton of time looking, instead I've decided to try my own solution.   What...

I have been an over the ear guy for most of my life and have only really used a pair of the, ridiculously cheap, Mono earbuds for portability. So recently I had a desire to get some better quality earbuds (for walking in the evening) and happened across the Westone W4r's. I've had them for about...

It's a great combo and I love it with a lot of music, but for music like electronic or hip-hop, I'd love to help get it a little warmer.   I was looking at the FiiO series, as they seem to be more in my price range ( < $200) and they seemed small enough to still be portable, but found out they...

Hi all,   After a long week of intensive research for the best amp, dac, dac/amp, portable or desktop components I think I have finally settled at something that will suit my needs - the Centrance Hifi M8.   I want to pair this with the Westone 4r. I have not found or have come across any...

hello ~  i've been using my Monster Turbine Pro Gold for about 3 Years now , and i really enjoy the sound it produce , it's very engaging and lively , full of energy . however , having so many balanced armatures & dynamics being released during the period , i wonder if anyone could suggest...

Hi guys,   sorry for the corny subject of the thread ...  I've done some reading here and it seems like if I want to spend under $500 for a in ear phones, those 3 models are some of the best money can buy.   Westone 4R vs Shure SE535 vs HifiMan RE-600   I currently use Bose MIE2i and to...

Hi Guys, Just bought a Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro and it has a realtek HD chip for audio. Is anyone familiar with the quality of the DAC in that chipset? How much of an improvement would a Fiio or Dragonfly bring to the table? I will be running Westone 4 IEM's and V-Moda 80's with this setup. Thanks!

Was shocked to not find a thread comparing these two after all these years?  Strange...   I will have to take my words back as previously stating I preferred SE535 to W4.  I don’t think I gave the W4 enough time.  Although it is still based on our opinions and music genre types…. as an overall...

Hey Fellas,   I am wanting to upgrade my cable on my Westone 4r, and wasn't sure what things I wanted to look for, and what materials in the cable add to what type of performance in the headphones.    Thanks in advance!  

Hi All, I am looking at purchasing some upgrade cable for my westone 4r. So far i have found the following, all from ebay: Taiwan ALO 5N OCC Upgrade Cable for Westone 4R W4R um3x RC ES3 Custom – 59.99 USD...