[oryan_dunn]

I'll also throw my support in for Massdrop.  I've had two orders that have had issues, and both times they resolved them for me.  First, my Fidelio L1's, the aluminum had some sort of corrosion.  They promptly swapped them out.  However, the second pair had an issue with the wiring.  They didn't have any more in stock, so they sent me the one they had opened for product pictures, which they confirmed sounded great.  The other issue, I ordered some NATO watch straps.  One from the set was the wrong one, so they said I could just keep it, and they sent me out the right one.  Other than the sometimes long delay from when the drop closes to when you get the product, I really like ordering from them.

 

[doctorjazz]

When I had a problem with my CEntrance M8 and contacted them, they sent me to CEntrance, and, despite sending it back to them twice (once at my expense), I still have the same problem, can't use it or get a refund. Would never have happened, say, with Amazon.

 

[drbluenewmexico]

Just want to thank the posters who posted the Westone Adventure Beta for $40...not sure why they got no love (or even attention), maybe because the Alpha (which I haven't heard) got really mixed reviews. I really like these...have listened to them much more than many iems I spent much more on. They isolate REALLY well, just about as good as my Etymotic ER-4, and are really comfortable. They work fine out of my Pono direct, though they remind me a bit of the Senn 650, in that they sometimes seem to have a bit of that "veil" with just the dap, but when I listen to Pono line out into MicroZOTL or Ray Samuels HR-2, they are clear, open, detailed, goods bass, scale up nicely. I posted about them on the Discovery thread, got a lot of push back on them, then conversation went back to the latest Chinese iem. They are really sensitive to placement, don't get them exactly right, and they sound distant. I think they are up there in deals with the old Martin Logan 90 deal (though they originally listed for more). My opinion, of course, but for me, it was $40 well spent.

GLAD You are holding your ground Doctorjazz`  sometimes quality has to emphasized here! especially amazing that you are
playing them through real expensive quality amps and they deliver!! BRAVO!!

 

[Davidkkam]

Is the westone 3 worth getting for $199? I am hesitant since they have been out for several years??

 

[Happytalk]

Shoot. Now you got me interested. I am looking for a veiled iem of sorts for longer sessions and, as much as I like detail, I am growing to appreciate warmth and ease.

 

[doctorjazz]

I'd say at that price, the W3 is a good buy.

 

[jim723]

Is the westone 3 worth getting for $199? I am hesitant since they have been out for several years??

I have a pair of W3. They sound real nice and for $199 I think it's worth it. 

 

[doctorjazz]

I have one too (and W4, and W40. and Adventure Beta), really do like the Westone sound, W3 in particular, also think it is worth it for the price.

 

[T.R.A.N.C.E.]

I bought the W3 for 200 from amazon a year ago, I liked em, but you can find better overall earphones at similar prices or less, and personally i'm currently enjoying single dynamic drivers more than these multi BA monstrosities, my beyerdynamic dtx 102 is better in terms of musicality and FR balance, costs $50...
 
Nothing against the W3, my ears just don't seem to agree with BA sound in general, sold my W60 and Z5 also. If you like BA sound, then W3 is a good buy, although DN1000, Sony xba-30 and others should also be considered at this price range. Though personally I would stretch budget to $300 for W30 or Sony A3.

 

[ER4S]

Is the westone 3 worth getting for $199? I am hesitant since they have been out for several years??

 
I don't think so. It has mid-bass hump and sibilance. There are so many better choices for that price.

 

[KG Jag]

Neweggflash has the HD 700 for $500 shipped:
 
http://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA29P2NU2848?icid=WP_0_07212015
 
Also one Amazon third party seller (unknown to me) has them for the same price.  Amazon Prime is now about $20 more.

 

[Davidkkam]

I don't think so. It has mid-bass hump and sibilance. There are so many better choices for that price.

Like what?

 

[Davidkkam]

I bought the W3 for 200 from amazon a year ago, I liked em, but you can find better overall earphones at similar prices or less, and personally i'm currently enjoying single dynamic drivers more than these multi BA monstrosities, my beyerdynamic dtx 102 is better in terms of musicality and FR balance, costs $50...

Nothing against the W3, my ears just don't seem to agree with BA sound in general, sold my W60 and Z5 also. If you like BA sound, then W3 is a good buy, although DN1000, Sony xba-30 and others should also be considered at this price range. Though personally I would stretch budget to $300 for W30 or Sony A3.

Where can you get w30 for $300? They are listed for $400? I did see them on mass drop but wasn't sure if they came with a warranty or not but that has expired!

 

[ER4S]

Like what?

 
It depens your preferences but RE-600 is the first that came to my mind.

 

[RERO]

The W3 were like $179.99 for a week and people just ignored it. After doing some research, they don't look like on par with newer IEMs on the market. The UM3X RC for $250 seems like a better bet, although a bit outdated by now.