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Well I was double checking to see if the stock comply were for sure the P-series so I dont order the wrong one from the Comply website.
REVIEW: WESTONE 3, the ULTIMATE UNIVERSAL IEM vs everything else
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Hey everyone that has westone 3. I was wondering if multiple people could commer, or even show pictures on where about on there ear the W3 sits. Is it flush and not sticking out at all. Does it a little. Can u lay on ur side with them??
If anyone wants to take a picture of it that would be great also. My w2 are my first real IEM so I'm new to things in my ear. Any advice would be great
If anyone wants to take a picture of it that would be great also. My w2 are my first real IEM so I'm new to things in my ear. Any advice would be great
Oops double post. I blame my iPod touch
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I had some in my photo album on head-fi.
| Originally Posted by xguntherc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey everyone that has westone 3. I was wondering if multiple people could commer, or even show pictures on where about on there ear the W3 sits. Is it flush and not sticking out at all. Does it a little. Can u lay on ur side with them?? If anyone wants to take a picture of it that would be great also. My w2 are my first real IEM so I'm new to things in my ear. Any advice would be great |
I had some in my photo album on head-fi.
Thanks for the photos. Small Difference is your ears are much larger than mine. Lol. But then I'm only 23 sir!
I got some small complys on the way. Maybe those will help. I'm worried about going custom cuz my ears will change
I got some small complys on the way. Maybe those will help. I'm worried about going custom cuz my ears will change
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Fisheye lens makes stuff in the center like ears look bigger, but somehow the nose at the edge is still too big... ????
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Wow, those W3's look like they fit snugly. Mine stick out since my ears are so small!
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For those of you that might want to try a more neutral sound with your W3's, here's the EQ setting I use to make the W3 sound more neutral/accurate (using my Klein + Hummel O300D's as main reference, and HD650 and M50 as secondary reference):
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I know this question has been answered probably way too many times, but I'm going to ask again anyway
W3 vs IE8?
Every post I read about these two, I'm constantly switching my mind. As of right now, I have absolutely no idea which one I want and would probably be happy with either one. Coming from the Sleek Audio SA6, which one is best for me? I listen to mostly rock, hip-hop, and a bit of techno on my Cowon S9. These will also be used for gaming and watching movies if that makes a difference, but listening to music is my main concern.
W3 vs IE8?
Every post I read about these two, I'm constantly switching my mind. As of right now, I have absolutely no idea which one I want and would probably be happy with either one. Coming from the Sleek Audio SA6, which one is best for me? I listen to mostly rock, hip-hop, and a bit of techno on my Cowon S9. These will also be used for gaming and watching movies if that makes a difference, but listening to music is my main concern.
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I own both and they are my top 2 pair of IEMs for sure. I prefer the laid back and huge sound stage of the IE8s, but you do get better noise isolation and attack with the W3s. There is no wrong choice here, just what matters to you.
| Originally Posted by DontMakeMEEatU /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know this question has been answered probably way too many times, but I'm going to ask again anyway
W3 vs IE8? Every post I read about these two, I'm constantly switching my mind. As of right now, I have absolutely no idea which one I want and would probably be happy with either one. Coming from the Sleek Audio SA6, which one is best for me? I listen to mostly rock, hip-hop, and a bit of techno on my Cowon S9. These will also be used for gaming and watching movies if that makes a difference, but listening to music is my main concern. |
I own both and they are my top 2 pair of IEMs for sure. I prefer the laid back and huge sound stage of the IE8s, but you do get better noise isolation and attack with the W3s. There is no wrong choice here, just what matters to you.
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I still prefer the W3 over all other universal IEM, and I traded my IE8 for another W3 at RMAF in October when I lost mine this summer. As a matter of fact, I now have #082/333 of the W3 limited edition. I don't think there is a stronger way to endorse the W3 than that.
The W3 will sound even better with the UM56 custom tips, which I also had to replace when I lost my original W3. It does a nice job of balancing out the sound a little more and increasing the isolation and comfort. I think I like my new silicone UM56 more than my old vinyls ones too. The nice thing about the UM56 tips, is they also improve the W2 and W1 sound, and also worked well with my X10 and SE530 which are now gone because the W3 are better.
| Originally Posted by DontMakeMEEatU /img/forum/go_quote.gif I know this question has been answered probably way too many times, but I'm going to ask again anyway
W3 vs IE8? Every post I read about these two, I'm constantly switching my mind. As of right now, I have absolutely no idea which one I want and would probably be happy with either one. Coming from the Sleek Audio SA6, which one is best for me? I listen to mostly rock, hip-hop, and a bit of techno on my Cowon S9. These will also be used for gaming and watching movies if that makes a difference, but listening to music is my main concern. |
I still prefer the W3 over all other universal IEM, and I traded my IE8 for another W3 at RMAF in October when I lost mine this summer. As a matter of fact, I now have #082/333 of the W3 limited edition. I don't think there is a stronger way to endorse the W3 than that.
The W3 will sound even better with the UM56 custom tips, which I also had to replace when I lost my original W3. It does a nice job of balancing out the sound a little more and increasing the isolation and comfort. I think I like my new silicone UM56 more than my old vinyls ones too. The nice thing about the UM56 tips, is they also improve the W2 and W1 sound, and also worked well with my X10 and SE530 which are now gone because the W3 are better.
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I think I would agree.
Among ER4P, SE530, TFP10, UM2, UM3X that I have owned for long periods, I have to say W3 has the fewest faults of them all and I don't even use UM56 tips. I have not tried the IE8 but I suspect it will be too laid back and bass heavy for me.
W3 overall sound blends the 3 frequecies very admirably. I also find it has almost Ety like transparency but with a big, full sound and no amp required.
UM3X would be a close 2nd.
Among ER4P, SE530, TFP10, UM2, UM3X that I have owned for long periods, I have to say W3 has the fewest faults of them all and I don't even use UM56 tips. I have not tried the IE8 but I suspect it will be too laid back and bass heavy for me.
W3 overall sound blends the 3 frequecies very admirably. I also find it has almost Ety like transparency but with a big, full sound and no amp required.
UM3X would be a close 2nd.
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Do you guys think a w3 with the custom tips would beat the jh5 pro or another "entry level" custom?
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In my review I felt they edged out the Livewires 2-way and Freq Show 3-way customs. I had the Freq rebuilt by Alien Ears, and while improved they still don't catch up.
| Originally Posted by Silenced /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you guys think a w3 with the custom tips would beat the jh5 pro or another "entry level" custom? |
In my review I felt they edged out the Livewires 2-way and Freq Show 3-way customs. I had the Freq rebuilt by Alien Ears, and while improved they still don't catch up.
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