Hi, guys and girls!   I'm looking for some new IEM's. Right now, I have some universal UE's, I can't remember the model, but they are dual driver.   And I hate them.    I'm a worship pastor, and in my job, I'm playing live music at least 4 times a week, often more. I'm very active...

Hi all,   I ran a quick search, but came up empty-handed, so I am hoping one of you can provide some insight.   I own (and love) a pair of Westone UM3Xs. Despite the durability of these monitors, I still baby them so-to-speak. Well, yesterday, I made the mistake of plugging them directly...

Brace yourself guys...

I live in Israel and I have found a few hearing aid companies that appear t make custom IEMs as well If i can order from them , that would save me a lot of money on customs and i will get the IEMs done faster with less trouble (like international mail) But i am wondering what BA drivers are...

Hello, I am a South African who will be visiting Europe for a month.  Electronic products are excessively expensive due to import taxes and such. It is my plan to buy a good set of earphones while I am there that will last. I am virtually limited to dealing with amazon.co.uk . The intended...

I’m on the hunt for some new headphones. Except – I’m looking for a product which doesn’t exist… so it’s time to get creative.   To cut a long story short I’m looking for some high quality, robust, headphone cables which have a built in microphone.   I travel a lot, so I’m leaning...

hi i just got a new pair of triple fi 10's and i love everything about them except for the cable. its too thick and too much memory keeping. i was wondering if it would be possible to swap these out with a different cable, possibly something like the cables on westone iem's? if anyone has any...

I'm thinking about picking up a set of Westone 4s, but am extraordinarily sensitive to microphonics. For some reason it makes me totally incapable of enjoying the music, even when sitting at a desk. I've read the reviews I can find (particularly the big multi IEM review thread) and most everyone...

what do they sound like?

Not sure if you guys have seen or heard of it yet. When I was getting my greening cables replaced, I asked about cases and they said a new clam shell type case was going to be sold for $5 - this was able 2 weeks ago. I told them to throw one in the box for me...here are some pics ...

So i went to Earsonics' Website today out of boredom and noticed that Earsonics has released a new version of the sm3. Sm3 V2!! Description: EarSonics SM3 pushes further the limits achieved by the SM2 for universal in-ears: more aeration, a wider sonic image, more defined lows and detailed highs...

    INTRO   It seems fairly clear that the market for custom molded in ear monitors has really taken off over the last few years. I was just reading an old thread from 2007 where somebody was discussing their options for getting into customs: At the time the available models were in the...

i ordered a set of Es5's and waited what seemed like FOREVER for them to come in. Used them live in a few situations (im a musician) and noticed some distortion in a certain frequency and a certain dynamic range (loud)   Sent in to get repaired. Got them back and i FINALLY noticed the fail...

I attempted to buy a DBA-02, but that didn't go well. Given a lack of faith in the companies involved, I'm looking for alternatives. The obvious and closest alternative seems to be the CK10, though this shall be my last IEM purchase for a while and so I'm contemplating other choices. Cost is...

Hey guys,   I'm currently thinking about upgrading my UE Super.Fi 5 Pros. I love them to bits but the cables are pretty annoying and keep failing. I'm currently using modified original cables that have had the jack resoldered on, but its still kinda annoying. I'm also finding myself getting...

Hey Head-fi'ers!   New earphone models have been tested and approved for use with our Comply™ Foam Tips! Check out our most recent compatibility chart posted below. Your earphone not on the list? Let us know which hot new models you want tested and we'll get them in the queue!   -Becky...

  Hi guys. Let me say straight away; sorry for yet another "what should I buy"-thread. There is unfortunately however no doubting that this is the place to go for proper advice on proper portable gear, so please bear with me.   Having recently gotten my first pair of proper IEMs and...

Hi I am thinking of getting a top of the line custom IEM from UE Westone or JH Audio but not sure which one to get. So if I like the Denon's D7000 which one should I get?

outta curiosity, which are the current production brands that are not made in China? or do certain brands make their cheaper models in China and the highend models in country of origin?

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 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...

How do Westone phones respond to amplification? Any recommendations?

Dear Head-Fiers, A friend of mine needs a hearing aid. He got problems with it. The audiologist  first tried an Universal IEM, later on a Custom IEM. In both cases he (the audiologist) drilled a second hole through the tip to avoid air pressure in the ear canal.  I have never heard of a second...

I'm searching about these three's reviews or impression but can't find any. That's quite weird. Have anyone ever used one of these models? Please feel free and share the idea with us!   Thank you !

Ok, I have serious doubt between those two model of iem.    First of all main purpose of the headphones is for DJing (also for home listening, music that i play and listen is mostly electronic music).   I can't decide witch one to choose, Westone seems to have better quality, but lots of...