Hi, Since both are made pretty close to where I live I was wondering if anyone has heard both demos of these? At this time my preference is on the es5 because of its standard soft housing and the fact that it is made in the country where I live. Thankd in advance for any information, Greetings...

I am thinking about plunging into the world of custom IEMs. The type of sound I like is mellow, yet detailed, with a bit of a good bass punch. Something along the lines of Senn HD650s or Shure se530 (but a little more treble than the Shures). What do you all suggest with a similar sound...

Hey guys   I currently have a pair of TripleFi 10s that I need for drumming and listening to rock and alternative.   I want to take the next step and get a pair of customs but just need a hand choosing the right one for a good price (either new custom and sell my TF10 or reshell).  Since...

Hey Everyone,     (Posting in this forum because I believe the customs would be the most influential/important component of the upgrade. I have tried to do as much reading as I could on the forums but everyone says everything is good, so here I am.)     Sort of disappeared from...

Quickstep:   August 21, 2012:  The Meier Audio Quickstep is officially shipping.    The discussion begins on page 130. Some great unboxing pics of the Quickstep in chowyeung's thread.   ------------------------------- 2Stepdance:   July 9, 2011:  2Stepdance is shipping.   ...

Main question: "Are they worth it? and "What degree of experience is needed to delve into such waters?"   My journey started when I stumbled upon head fi. I always knew apple buds sucked, but didn't really care. Then I saw Dre Beats and thought they looked awesome. BUT, then I found out they...

Incredibly good!  My ears have gotten very spoiled.   Take the neutrality of a UM3X, give it a whopping 30% more butter smooth treble with zero siblance.  Make the midrange slightly less forward (more neutral). Clean up the bass where it is not so sloppy....making it much tighter with much...

Hey Head-Fi! Just decided to create an account after many months of lurking.. Anyway, I have a few issues that I need advice on by the masters here So, I have a pair of JH11s that I have loved for a few months. Since I got them, the left piece has been having 'a bit' of a fit issue. At...

Hi guys, i can't decid what to do: buy Westone 4 now or save for Westone ES5 another few months? Can somebody who have W3 and W4 tell me the diffrence in sound quality? I had W3 for 2 years and i was quite happy with the sound, but decided to sell it. Does the extra money from W3 & W4 really...

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I am thinking I may invest in some good custom IEMs soon. However, I have done very little research and I don't know what is the best bang for your buck. I am looking to probably spend no more than $1000 with ear impressions included. I guess, I just want to buy a set of customs and be done with...

Hey all!   So I have decided to finally move onto custom IEMs. I've narrowed my decision between the Westone ES5 and the JH16 PRO (or JH13 PRO, but I am leaning towards the JH16), but I am having a hard time deciding. I would appreciate some opinions from owners, readers, and head-fier's who...

Hello, Head-fi-ers!   I have been reading this site for several months (thank you!) and finally decided to register. I see there is a lot of experienced people here and I hope I can get some help.   I have gone through a major upgrade of my hifi kit in the last year (check this if...

Right now I have:   Qusp ipod LOD: Whiplash Audio Twag v2 mini to mini JH 16 pro with Twag v1 cable balanced to sr71b RSA SR71B   Source: ipod nano hifiman hm602   On the way: LCD-2 and Norse Audio to sr71b   Planning to get: Cypherlabs Alghorhythm Solo instead of...

So my portable rig includes the AT W1000x. As whoever looks up on this fullsized cans, it's praised for its mids and overall balance. Good for vocal/classical/acoustic.     So I'm looking towards getting an IEM to take with me also.   I think it would be rather stupid of me to get the...

Hello all, New to IEM's. I love the fact that you can sit or lay anywhere and get the same experience without having to be sitting up in the sweetspot. Long story short I will not be satisfied until I have hit audio bliss and the point of diminishing returns. I have read a lot and unfortunately...

The JH13 Pro and JH16 Pro clearly became king of Head-fi in the past year or so. In comparison, the UE18 Pro and ES5, which are flagships from Ultimate Ears and Westone, respectively, receive less attention, in particular the UE18 Pro. Last week I got my ES5, and that enables me to write a...

Hello Head-Fi,   I'm currently on the hunt for my very first custom IEM, and I'm very curious about the ES5s. There is a retailer here in Sweden, where I'll audition the earphones in question next week, but they charge outlandish prices. The ES5 is $1800, custom art another $250 - in other...

I have already got UE18 Pro so JH16 Pro is out. From what I read UE18 Pro has much better bass (better, not louder) than the JH16 Pro, so there is really no point getting the 16 Pro for myself. So now it comes down to JH13 Pro and ES5. Which of them would give me a more different experience from...

I've been wanting a custom in ear for quite a while now but hesitated due to the high prices. The main problem I have with universals is that I just can't to get a "perfect fit". I'm hoping that a custom inear can help me resolve this problem and of course deliver better sound.   Since...

I'm trying to come up with a list of the best headphones ever, by manufacturer. I'm not trying to rank them in a competition against each other, just trying to come up with the consensus all-time flagships within each headphone manufacturer's current and past offerings. This is why I have ranked...

Just completely exhausted atm.  Been up since 3am, drove 300 miles, pranced around CES for 7 hours.  Only North and Central Halls.  Not enough time for South and the Venetian so no high-end toys today.  To be elaborated upon once I regain consciousness.  Till then.  Some quickies.   UERM v...

I want to start saving up money for a top-tier custom in-ear monitor for use with my Cowon J3. Right now I've got W3s and I'm loving them, but I know my music could sound better, and I want the comfort and isolation of customs.   FWIR Impressions:   ES5 - Pros: Clarity, build quality...

  Mike (ljokerl) is a well known member around these parts of head-fi and many if not everyone here know of his in ear monitor and portable headphone review threads. This thread is an opportunity for us as a community to give back to someone who has given head-fi so much.   I propose that...

I joined Head-Fi just a little more than a year ago, and was struck by how well-organized the forum is, how civilized and helpful the members are, and just how much they give back to the community. Be it audioelectronic knowledge, help with purchasing decisions or product reviews, to name a few...