| Originally Posted by PeterDLai /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wonder how these compare in sound quality to the Westone 3 prototypes, as they both utilize three drivers with a three-way crossover. Will we ever find out? 
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| Originally Posted by powertoold /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think universals will ever compare to customs in terms of bass impact. As I said in the FreQ Impressions thread, the surface area that you get touching your canal with a custom is much more than with a universal. Also, the hard acrylic of a custom is able to better transfer bass frequencies than the foam / silicone tips of universal IEMs. This is why I believe that my FreQs have just as much bass impact as my HD580s (which are bass light, but that's beside the point). With universals I've tried, you can hear and feel the bass, but it feels anemic and does not convey the same soft touch to your ears as a custom IEM does. If the Westone 3 sounds as good as the FreQs, I'd be surprised. Otherwise, I believe that universals have an inherent disadvantage because of the tips. There's also more to the story. For example, I can feel the air pressure coming out of a horn with my FreQs. I don't think I remember feeling this sensation with universals. The point is that customs are intimately connected with your canal and allows for better transfer of subtle vibrations than do universal IEMs. |
| Originally Posted by Ray Samuels In the plane, I decided to give the little UNIVERSAL Weston 3 a listen. Oh my God...am I listening to IEMs that are not custom built to my ears? I was truely shocked, I have never experienced this kind of intimacy with universal IEMs. The sound produced from these little phones was magical. The highs were full of "honey" sweeeetttttt, with extension only produced from the very best drivers. Bass was deeeeeppppp, tied with authority. It produced the sub bass that Bella Sonus CD is known off. The mids were magical. The balance of high, mid & bass was outstanding & the sound stage was so big I could never believe it was coming from these cans. So I decided to keep these cans & add them to my collection at any cost. All I want to say, if you are looking into "UNIVERSAL" IEMs, Westone 3 will be the way to go. It really put a big smile on my face, it truely made my 2 hours flight so enjoyable. |
| Originally Posted by PeterDLai /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can feel the air pressure coming out of the M-AUDIO IE-40 that I'm auditioning right now. And what's interesting if you didn't catch it a while ago is that Ray Samuels actually thought the Westone 3 sounded very good for a universal to his ears: I also think that HeadphoneAddict also thought the Westone 3 bested his LiveWires, but that's a different styled custom than these. |
| Originally Posted by powertoold /img/forum/go_quote.gif Someone back me up
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| Originally Posted by -=Germania=- /img/forum/go_quote.gif done. |
| Originally Posted by -=*P3nc3m3n*=- /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ok, now I am done with his thread as it has lost my interest. And I also do not enjoy conversations with people who like to show people up, and people who try to strike someone down for posting reviews about headphones that they've truly listened to. For those of you who do not know much about Northwestern, It is in the top 10 schools of the country, and NW normally gets all of the pre-release shows and tech fairs/meets for most or all of the new technology about to come into the market. SO, in turn, being a student at northwestern, she is able to give inside reviews and such for new "up and coming" products that you will eventually see in the market... Which allow you to compare and contrast in this forum for some constructive criticism... -Pencemen |
| Originally Posted by powertoold /img/forum/go_quote.gif That just means once you turn 21, you'll probably need a refit. It would be better to ask an audiologist, but from the things I've read about other people asking audiologists, your canals don't change much after you're 21. |
| Originally Posted by Denver Max /img/forum/go_quote.gif This elitism is so typical... I go to a school of similar stature and environment, and I am so sick of people that ruin a good school's image by constantly spewing these condescending remarks to people they come into contact with. I am reluctant to even tell acquaintances where I go to school anymore because everyone is aware of attitudes like yours, and automatically assume that the arrogance comes with the territory. It sickens me. |
| Originally Posted by mcramen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Attending Can Jam right now. Got my Freq Show from Todd earlier today. I call this 'Freq/Freak' Color... or Crazy color. Haven't got a chance to put these on yet, so pictures only.
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| Originally Posted by powertoold /img/forum/go_quote.gif The thing that is worrying me about those pictures is the connector plug doesn't fit into a recessed space. Wouldn't the pins snap easily if the connector was bent slightly? See picture and the gold pins sticking out:
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