rav101
New Head-Fier
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Hi all,
So I have been using the Westone W4 for a number of years now and absolutely loved them. Unfortunately, a few weeks back I seem to have lost them with no idea as to where or when. Having done a bit of a look around the forums for replacement options, I have found 3 potential options:
1) Westone W40: The closest thing to the new version of the W4 and W4r although it has more bass (which I would not be against). I have heard that people have however had issues with the housing breaking where the cable attaches rendering the unit unusable? Cost: £295 (Amazon)
2) Phonak Audeo PFE 232: Seems to be universally adored on the forums and all seem to see it as a suitable upgrade from the W4 / W4r. These seem to be older headphones that are not as readily available, however I can find one or two places in America that I could get it from. Cost: around £400 (Amazon America)
3) Noble 4: Seems to be placed in a similar light to the W4's and well received set of iems. Fairly large sound stage, a little more bass and better than the Heir Audio counterparts? £300 (Noble)
I was wondering what peoples thoughts were on these iems and what peoples preferences would be. Are there any other iems I should be considering? My cost limit would be around £400 and my musical preference is mainly between RnB, Hip Hop and Rock but I will also listen to the likes of Michael Buble, Birdy, Sam Smith and other artists with similarly strong vocal performances.
Regards,
Ravi
So I have been using the Westone W4 for a number of years now and absolutely loved them. Unfortunately, a few weeks back I seem to have lost them with no idea as to where or when. Having done a bit of a look around the forums for replacement options, I have found 3 potential options:
1) Westone W40: The closest thing to the new version of the W4 and W4r although it has more bass (which I would not be against). I have heard that people have however had issues with the housing breaking where the cable attaches rendering the unit unusable? Cost: £295 (Amazon)
2) Phonak Audeo PFE 232: Seems to be universally adored on the forums and all seem to see it as a suitable upgrade from the W4 / W4r. These seem to be older headphones that are not as readily available, however I can find one or two places in America that I could get it from. Cost: around £400 (Amazon America)
3) Noble 4: Seems to be placed in a similar light to the W4's and well received set of iems. Fairly large sound stage, a little more bass and better than the Heir Audio counterparts? £300 (Noble)
I was wondering what peoples thoughts were on these iems and what peoples preferences would be. Are there any other iems I should be considering? My cost limit would be around £400 and my musical preference is mainly between RnB, Hip Hop and Rock but I will also listen to the likes of Michael Buble, Birdy, Sam Smith and other artists with similarly strong vocal performances.
Regards,
Ravi