[bossnass15]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif The UM-56 gives me the best balance between highs and lows and mids, and allows more treble and high frequency detail to come through than the Complys. An analogy might be the W3 with UM-56 are more like an Ultrasone Edition 9 or re-cabled Denon full size headphone, and the W3 with Complys are more like a Sennheiser HD650 or stock Denon D5000. Not exactly like, but you get the idea.

hmmm do you know of any longer lasting comply equivalents? hits the sweet spot for me with the w3s but its a shame it would be expensive in the long run..

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by bossnass15 /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmmm do you know of any longer lasting comply equivalents? hits the sweet spot for me with the w3s but its a shame it would be expensive in the long run..

The Shure black olive foam tips have a reputation for lasting a while. p0wderh0und23 uses them on his W3.

 

[ckhirnigs113]

I really like Shure black olive tips. I find them to be very comfortable but also pretty durable for a foam tip. I think the added durability has to do with the coating they put on the surface of the tips. The Comply's are really comfortable, but they don't last long and do tend to attenuate the highs.

 

[elnero]

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Originally Posted by bossnass15 /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmmm do you know of any longer lasting comply equivalents? hits the sweet spot for me with the w3s but its a shame it would be expensive in the long run..

As others have mentioned there are the Shure black olives which are quite durable but they do sound different. My preference would be to use the black olives because of their durability, unfortunately for my ears the sibilance is too excessive with them whereas the included large Comply tips have a much more natural treble. This obviously dependent on the users ears and preferences though so the black olives my just work for you.

 

[Richdel]

Mailman delivered my W3's Friday afternoon, but I had too many errands to run after work to sit down and enjoy them. Sometime today, I will sit and do an extended listening to them with the X5L.
Hopefully, I will be as blown away as "most" everyone else who has tried them. More to come later...

 

[sennmann]

i just became my W3 but i have to wonder that there are many grey parts at the cable, it looks like there is missing the color or something do you have that too at your W3? please help!

 

[PouncePony]

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Originally Posted by sennmann /img/forum/go_quote.gif i just became my W3 but i have to wonder that there are many grey parts at the cable, it looks like there is missing the color or something do you have that too at your W3? please help!

The question was asked before. The white marks on the cable are there to aid the cable manufacturer in measuring the length of the cable. powderhound says they have contacted the manufacturer about it.

-Pony

 

[LFC_SL]

Damn. I sold off E4G's (black E4C) and told myself the UM2 would last until I can afford customs in 10 years (pay off student loans, bank loans and general life stuff lol)

I do not generally use my UM2 much at all these days due to the ESW9 and HD600 but now my curiosity is piqued

 

[DLeeWebb]

Where can one acquire some Shure "black olives?" On the Shure website are they:

Black Foam Sleeves
Tapered black foam sleeves for SE model earphones (except SE102MPA), E3c, E4c, E5c, E500, i3c, and i4c models.) Washable, reusable black foam sleeves. S, M, L.
$19.99

or

Black Soft Flex Sleeves
For E2c, SE102MPA, i2c, and QuietSpot versions. Reusable, soft flex sleeves. S, M, L, or Assorted.
$14.99

or can they be gotten somewhere else? I have been reading most of the posts in the Westone 3 threads and I'm somewhat confused. I have been to the Comply website. Which of their tips are suitable for/compatible with the Westone 3?

 

[hockeyb213]

it is the foams the flex are the silicon ones

 

[bossnass15]

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Originally Posted by soozieq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey Shigz Yeah, I may have missed that. I only remember reading 'rolled off treble' wherever I looked, and never anything about sibilance. I'm very impatient to know if these JAYS tips will help with the W3.

Hmm..I've been wondering if they fit the w3 nozzle at all..

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

I just found one pair of large black olives, since with the medium they didn't go deep enough into my ear to get a seal. I will try them and report back by tomorrow.

 

[qusp]

wow I dont check here for a day and then I come back after reading something worrying about sibilance to ask if anybodies W3';s had 'settled down' or if anyone had found a solution.; and the whole thread is abuzz about the sibilance issues. OMG. this is worrying; I cant stand sibilance. I got rid of the triples for that reason (and the cable broke after 2 weeks!!!) but if it were just the cable I wouldve just got a warranty replacement. but yeah I HAAAATEEE sibilance so I think I might hold off for a little while until a solution is found. I was going to get UM65 because I could use on both my SE530- and W3 so I might bite the bullet anyway; but certainly doesn't fill me with glee.

 

[vorlon1]

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Originally Posted by bossnass15 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmm..I've been wondering if they fit the w3 nozzle at all..

Jays tips fit the W3 nozzle just fine.

 

[DLeeWebb]

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Originally Posted by hockeyb213 /img/forum/go_quote.gif it is the foams the flex are the silicon ones

Hockey,

Thank you, I just ordered a pair of Westone 3's and I'm trying to following the posts regarding tips. I realize that this has everything to do with each individual's ears. I'm trying to determine what I should be looking at to get the best seal/sound/performance from my Westones when I eventually receive them, and where I can purchase the various tips that everyone is discussing. Thank you for the information regarding the Shure "black olives."