This morning I wanted to change the foam on my ER-4P what I noticed that the stem on the right piece was broken. So what now? I have to admit I kinda lost track of all the earphones available. I was interested in the new Westone 3, but it seems like they're never coming out.. Is there...

I just can't make up my mind on this. I love UE, got the metro.fi 2 and 100's, but i'm looking for a new experience. so decide for me please? got about £200 (coming soon) but i also want to invest in custom molds for whatever pair i get. if you've got any advice/experience with custom molds, I'd...

Ok, so I'm not much of an audiophile, actually I only discovered this site last friday, and it was only a week ago that I found out how nice my Sennheiser HD465 headphones sound amplified by my receiver. I had no idea that music could sound so beautiful. I did own a Sennheiser HD590, which I...

So I'm new here, 14 years old, and I just love listening to high quality music. I have a pair of SE110's but am looking for a better option. Types of music I like listening to.Indie Rock Some pop Drum and bass Techno So I am looking in either buying the Shure SE530 for around £230 from Play.com...

Hello all,    I noticed recently that the left side housing on my UM3X would make a clicking sound when squeezed lightly between the fingers. The sound is best described as similar to lightly pressing a soda can in and letting it pop back into shape (just much quieter). Sounds like a little...

My beloved e4 passed away so I'm looking for a replacement IEM. My budget is $160 more or less. First of all let me tell you what I'm looking for in my next IEM: I actually liked the e4, but I've always wanted a little more bass and a little less treble while listening to them. I'm not a...

Hello, can anyone advise me on a max volume level i shouldn't exceed on the uDAC-2 with IEM's. Specifically, the Westone UM-2.   What level of the volume knob will start to clip and/or damage the IEM's?   thanks

Hey guys, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to high end audio. My previous earphone was Westone UM2 and it crapped out on me a couple of months back. I decided to treat myself and spring for the Westone 4 for my 25th birthday in April. I love them and don't regret the purchase at all. I've...

Hello,   A few years ago I purchased UM2s and I was quite pleased with them. However, my cable broke recently, and the warranty has expired.   I sent an email to the Dutch distributor, but replacing the UM2 cables would cost me at least €65 ($95), with the possibilty of that becoming...

Hi all,   Over the last few years I have owned Shure SE530s and ACS T1s and have had them fail on me a number of times. The failure has been where the earphone goes very quiet over a day or so and then fails completely. Both IEMs have failed in the right ear multiple times with a very recent...

Hi, I'm pretty much a newbie to audio here and recently auditioned both UM2 and Westone 2. I've found that UM2 has some sort of concert hall surround effect that I kind off like that is not in W2. Does anyone know the exact term to describe this UM2 sound? I'm not sure whether it's called...

i have tried mnay headphones and IEMs... the most unforgettbale sound is from ER4 it just sounds right to me Bright, Fast response, accurate Bass, clear Mids what else do u think?

I bought a pair of UM2's when they came out (5 years ago?) and since then I've sent it in twice, once to replace the cable and once to replace a dead driver (right earpiece). The driver was replaced last year and when I got it back I noticed the left earpiece rattled when I touched it. I decided...

As the title asks, I'm trying to get an idea of what is meant when people say this or that IEM (usually customs but not always) is more "pro oriented" or "better for use on stage". What exactly does that look like?   I have very little experience with IEMs apart from the Ety ER4S and the...

Hey guys, my shure se215 is coming, and i've been using westone um2 for awhile. I'm thinking of getting a DAC for my earphones, question is, is it necessary?   If it does, what should i get? I'll be connecting it to my macbook pro,so a tiny one will do, as I might move in a few months.  ...

As in title. Same company, similiar concepts. One "old school", the other "new school". For those who have heard both: 1. Which has better extension? 2. Which is more cohesive? 3. Which do you prefer? And why? And any other thoughts potential contributors think of. TIA.

Well, I was happy with Westone's service . . . for awhile. I purchased my UM2s and got great responsiveness and support. Then I tried to get the W4s and it all went south.   First, nothing on their products site states that the 4 is backordered. Only after I ordered and inquired did I find...

I am trying to find the right earphone to replace my westone UM2's that have the common failing left channel (scratchy, cutting in and out).  Ironically, these UM2's were doing this from day one, and I sent them in for repair, only to be told there was nothing wrong with them. I am looking for...

Im intersted which of these are more durable with better cabling? Can someone check who owns SM3 where they're built?

Does anyone have pics of their UM56 on their IEMs? I'm looking for pics that show them both being used and just a display. Thanks

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

Hi,   still searching the right soundsignature for my tastes and hope you have some more recomandations.   What i have heard so far:   super.fi 5 eb: little to much bass, but maybe could be my choice, if could get used to the comfort. Need phones, i can sleep with.   Whole...

High,   Over the past 2 years, based on many things I read on Head-Fi, I bought a Sansa Fuze, the Yuin OK3 and the Yuin G2A. I already had a Sony MDR 7506 (similar to MDR-V6) studio-headphone. Now I am looking for a new portable (!) headphone with good noise-isolation, for listening on the...

So, I've been thinking lately about getting an entry level custom. My budget is ~$200 -- pref. less. Here are some options that I've been considering:   1) Kozee Infitinity XI (Executive Edition) --  http://kozeesolutions.com/product/1/infinity_x1                           I will wait on...

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...