[TheSacredSoul]

  Hey @HI Zz - If you aren't enjoying the frequency response of your Westone 3, it might not be the IEM for you. You can use the EQ functions of your IMOD (which, might be easier with ROCKBOX) if you would like to alter the signature. 
 
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  I just ordered the W3 from Amazon and just wondering on your guys suggestion on tips? From what I gather, Shure olives and modded triflanges are the best and the Comply's sacrifice on the highs? 

 
For me, Comply tips are best - no effect on highs from my perspective. Just a better fit.
 
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  It hisses out of everything since they are very sensitivty even the fiio e10. Would the Sandisk Clip+ do anything?

 
They will only "hiss" if your source has a high output impedance. Alternatively, the tracks your using might not be mastered correctly - are you experiencing the issue with all music, or just one album? What sources have you tried?
 
The Fiio E10 isn't great for IEM use - the output impedance is too high, and you will experience hiss.

 
Thanks for the reply. Do you mean the P series complys?

 

[IEMNetwork]

How are the Shure olives?
Comply's are comfy but wear out quickly. Apparently taking off the shure ones could brake the nozzle off which it happened to people because it is fragile.

 

[tehsprayer]

  Hey @HI Zz - If you aren't enjoying the frequency response of your Westone 3, it might not be the IEM for you. You can use the EQ functions of your IMOD (which, might be easier with ROCKBOX) if you would like to alter the signature. 
 
Quote:

  I just ordered the W3 from Amazon and just wondering on your guys suggestion on tips? From what I gather, Shure olives and modded triflanges are the best and the Comply's sacrifice on the highs? 

 
For me, Comply tips are best - no effect on highs from my perspective. Just a better fit.
 
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  It hisses out of everything since they are very sensitivty even the fiio e10. Would the Sandisk Clip+ do anything?

 
They will only "hiss" if your source has a high output impedance. Alternatively, the tracks your using might not be mastered correctly - are you experiencing the issue with all music, or just one album? What sources have you tried?
 
The Fiio E10 isn't great for IEM use - the output impedance is too high, and you will experience hiss.

I think it's all my music. Would the sandisk clip+ or clip zip fix this?

 

[Advil]

I got the p series and they're good but too long for my ears so they hurt. ended up going back to the stock tips until i find out with olives to get.

 

[tehsprayer]

  I got the p series and they're good but too long for my ears so they hurt. ended up going back to the stock tips until i find out with olives to get.

Try the regular isolation ones the T-100.

 

[Mr Jalaf]

Would these be any sort of upgrade in terms of sound quality from the GR07 Bass Edition? 

 

[Solarium]

Do the stock W3 come with Comply P series tips? (They do seem to include s/m/l comply tips, just not sure if they're P series). Are the Shure olives better than the P series tips?
 
Also, I read somewhere that it comes with an inline volume controller, is that true?
 
I'm also considering the GR07 Bass Edition, MA750 and X10. Can anyone comment on those vs the W3 in terms of:
 
1. comfort
2. isolation
3. sound quality

 

[Advil]

  Do the stock W3 come with Comply P series tips? (They do seem to include s/m/l comply tips, just not sure if they're P series). Are the Shure olives better than the P series tips?
 
Also, I read somewhere that it comes with an inline volume controller, is that true?
 
I'm also considering the GR07 Bass Edition, MA750 and X10. Can anyone comment on those vs the W3 in terms of:
 
1. comfort
2. isolation
3. sound quality

Doesn't come with P-series. Yes it comes with the volume controller. They're very comfortable. probably the most comfortable IEM i've used to date because they're totally flush with my ear and i can lay down with them. The P-series are too long for me to do that though so that's why I went back to the stock tips which aren't too different.
 
Isolation is great, can't hear anything unless it's extremely loud. Missed someone knocking at my door a few times. Sound quality is superb. Total steal for 150 bucks. Get them.

 

[Solarium]

  Doesn't come with P-series. Yes it comes with the volume controller. They're very comfortable. probably the most comfortable IEM i've used to date because they're totally flush with my ear and i can lay down with them. The P-series are too long for me to do that though so that's why I went back to the stock tips which aren't too different.
 
Isolation is great, can't hear anything unless it's extremely loud. Missed someone knocking at my door a few times. Sound quality is superb. Total steal for 150 bucks. Get them.

Sounds like a great deal for $160, didn't even realize they have a volume control which is a huge bonus. I ordered the W3 as well as the GR07-BE, MA750, and X10 for an audition. From the looks like it though, I would likely keep the W3 and return the rest. I even ordered the P-series slim tips just to make sure I'll love the W3. I'm hoping that they have at least similar comfort and isolation as the X10, and almost as good SQ as the GR07-BE.

 

[tehsprayer]

Sounds like a great deal for $160, didn't even realize they have a volume control which is a huge bonus. I ordered the W3 as well as the GR07-BE, MA750, and X10 for an audition. From the looks like it though, I would likely keep the W3 and return the rest. I even ordered the P-series slim tips just to make sure I'll love the W3. I'm hoping that they have at least similar comfort and isolation as the X10, and almost as good SQ as the GR07-BE.

Report back!

 

[fatestkid]

Just an update regarding The westone 3 for $159.99 on amazon.com discussed above. Make sure to select amazon as the seller because there is a 3rd party seller selling them for $160 on amazon now.

 

[SonusAudio]

Just an update regarding The westone 3 for $159.99 on amazon.com discussed above. Make sure to select amazon as the seller because there is a 3rd party seller selling them for $160 on amazon now.

Yea, that's a steal. Funny how the Westone 3 costs less than the Westone 2...

 

[donedj]

Truly a steal. W3 became my favorite headphone, and I listen to it about 3-4 hours at work. Most of my other iems will collect dust in the coming months.

 

[HI Zz]

ANY suitable amplifiers to recommend for westone 3 anyone?

 

[tehsprayer]

  ANY suitable amplifiers to recommend for westone 3 anyone?

Probably something with low output impedance as they're sensitive and have lower ohms (~30?) than hard to drive headphones.