I am moving up from the Panaosonic HJE900's and have narrowed it down to W3, MTPC.  I am looking for a good amount of bass like the CZS have, but also more detailed mids which is what the HJE900s lack, isolation would be good but not as important. I took a look at the SM3 but build quality has...

Ok, I am a bit seasoned with IEM (have UE customs and Weston 3's).     I am looking at getting a set of cans in the price range of $200-350.     My requirements - I will be listening to these at work via an ipod or laptop.  No amp.  I am tired of taking my IEM's out when someone wants to...

I am literally crying right now, it's like receiving a new set of eyes.   Sweeping soundscapes relate shapes and penetrate my ears, welcome assailants sultans of sound, pounding with two drivers no DOUBT   Here is the mix i'm learning from :  ...

Does anybody know anything about the W3LE IEMs? I have not found any definitive reviews about them. On their website, they claim that the components are hand picked, does that mean that they are just very balanced W3s? Or do they actually use different, higher end, components?

Thanks to the guys over at ZePhone Beijing (北京泽丰）for allowing me to repost these images here. They were trying to recable a W3 so they took some photo and posted them at erji.net. I didin't link all of the photos but those that are more interesting. You can check out the rest on the original...

Well folks. As many of you have read, I love both the Westone 3s and the Sennheiser IE8. Innitially I thought I prefered the IE8, but quickly realized I prefered the W3. Now I'm beginning to wonder if that's really the case as the IE8 keep proving to be an enjoyable listen over and over. I'm...

Hi,   I'm about to upgrade my portable audio equipment, mainly because I'll be traveling around the world a lot for then next many months and can't take my stationary setup with me.   Anyway, my primary IEM on the go is the PFE running from my iPhone 3GS or MacBook, i want to improve the...

With the growing popularity of custom earphones, especially amongst our new head-fi members, I thought it wise to compile a list of all custom IEM manufacturers that exist around the world. This should hopefully make it easier to keep track of them all and compare the competition. Below is...

Hi everyone,   Today I had the misfortune of destroying my UE Super.fi 5 Pros. So now I need to replace them ASAP (no headphones on the train to work = me in a very bad mood).  I have been reading around the forums here and have narrowed down my choices based on features and price to the...

I've read it doesn't fit the UE tripfi cables but haven't been able to find any info on using the custom cables from UE/Westone with the IE8s.. do they work?   Specifically I'm using the enyo cable for UE customs...   looked through a few pages of search threads but nothing concrete =(

What IEM should i get could you please post a reccomendation... I dont want to spend over 150 and i am even somewhat hesitant about over 100 My limit is 150 maybe a bit more or less for a great phone Edit: Classical, Country, Light rock (no metal), Opera (Andrea Bocelli), Rock Classical...

Can someone please feel me in on the differences and pros and cons of each mentiones IEM. I am on the fence between the two and I have been through this struggle with universal fits. I am ready for some customs!!! I have a RSA Shadow amp to power the customs I decide on. After trying all the big...

I'm required to fly a lot for work and it seems that the custom molded IEM options have quadrupled in the past few years.  I'm having a hard time getting my bearings straight and would be interested in hearing some recommendations for options under $500.   I've owned just about every...

I have owned all of the stock replacement cables: The JH Audio, Westone, and the old Ultimate Ears and I must say they have outdone themselves this time. This is a great looking and feeling cable. Its comfortable and the microphonics dont exist. I don't think cables improve sound, it sounds the...

I love my Westone 3's but I use them at the gym and I just can't seem to get a good tight seal.  I know that everybody's ears are different, but I am getting really frustrated.  I have tried triple flange, foamies, the little rubbery tips ... all of them just work loose after a few minutes of...

I been debating about getting a UE/Westone cable for my triple.fi's, I also have Altec Lansing UHP336 (rebadged super.fi 3).... so my question is.... if I replace my triple.fi cable with a custom, can I use my stock triple.fi cable on my Altec Lansing UHP 336 ( think so)   Sorry if the...

Hi I can;t believe that for the last 2-3 yrs I have owned a high quality MD unit and was thinking that the Ipod touch was so much better. Yes it has lots of bells,whistles,videos,lots of useless apps and some good ones but in the end the Sony MZ-NH1 walks all over the Ipod touch when it comes...

My girlfriend got an iPod Touch a few days ago, amazing device, but as I was very curious about the sound, I compared it to my Sony A818, and I was surprised that the sound of the iPod is not that different from the Sony. The Sony a little warmer and less digital in sound, but the difference is...

Hi everyone! I am new over here and. I am wondering if the combination of the westone um3x, ipod classic and a Alo Rx amp is a good combination? If you have any better suggestions, please let me know

Hey there HeadFi,   Now that I've had my Westone 2s for some time (great earphones) and have just sent them away to get ACS Custom Earphone Sleeves, I've been considering jumping into the Custom IEM range.   I feel that whilst the Westone 2s are fantastic, I don't get 100% of what I want...

hello all, i have just recently bought westone 3 from ebay. and just received it yesterday.and.. i realised that my w3's jack is kinda different from the normal w3's.i realised that the jack is same as w1's. w1 image from google as you can see the jack from w1. my w3 has got the same...

hi guys i have just reshelled my ultimate ears triple fi with unique melody. I have decided to run on the ultimate ears customs cable. However i was given the option of a westone es2 cable slot or a ultimate ears universal slot. I do not know which is a better fit for the ultimate ears custom...

Hello Head-Fi'ers, We have recently tested and approved new earphone models for compatibility with our Comply™ Foam Tips. The newly approved models are: Creative EP-830: T-400 Monster Beats: T-500 Monster Turbine: T-400 Scosche IDR600: T-400 V-moda Sport Series: T-400 V-moda Vibe...

There are a few better than normal deals for Monster Turbine Gold's coming from the HK. I have not run into any fakes in my years of ordering things from there but I'm just wondering if anyone has heard of any fakes of these making the rounds?   I'm slighlty leary even though they have a...

Yes, Newly Released by Westone® comes a new True-Fit IEM that should hopefully be a good contender in the $200-300 Range. It was just released November 27th, slightly after the well received Westone 1. From what I've read the Westone 2 is like the W1 being an overall improvement over the UM1...