[kookoo]

  If I was in your place and had 200$. Would reshell W4 for 100$ & get GR07 classic or any other iem in that price range.

 
Where can you get a reshell for $100? I'm interested

 

[MuZo2]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/643894/inearcustom-cheapest-re-shell-ever

 

[milford30]

  http://www.head-fi.org/t/643894/inearcustom-cheapest-re-shell-ever

Sending in the W4 and buying their supplied cables = postage of w4 + $149.99(including cable) - $15 impression kit + getting professional impressions which will very likely save money in refits (at least $50, $100 more reasonable) + $12.99 shipping back. Add in any refits + postage required.
 
Please go to the website BEFORE you post hyped titles, even if you use the impression kit and somehow get it right, it'll cost you at least $180 (if you are in the US).
 
EDIT: With turn around time being 6-8 weeks, and if you use the impression kit, it'll take at least 2 weeks turn around time. You're looking at more than 2 months, if refits are required, you can guess how long that would take.

 

[Daniel4IEM]

If I was in your place and had 200$. Would reshell W4 for 100$ & get GR07 classic or any other iem in that price range.

Thanks for the advice. Who does reshelling for $100?

 

[Daniel4IEM]

Thanks for the advice. Who does reshelling for $100?

Sorry didn't see the follow ups with info included. Disregard previous message

 

[Daniel4IEM]

Westone customer service has offered the following replacement options, given my situation. All have a 1 year warranty:

Westone40 $250.00
Westone30 $200.00

Westone20 $150.00

Westone10 $100.00

From the tone of this thread, it sounds like many would reccomend best value for price at the $200 for the W30.

thoughts?

Anyone disagree that the best choice is the W30 for $200?

 

[Ivabign]

Sorry didn't see the follow ups with info included. Disregard previous message

Inearz - they are in Florida - damned fine work - will use your existing cables (detachable) 
 
W4R RESHELL

 

[BRCMRGN]

Anyone disagree that the best choice is the W30 for $200?

I  have both the W30 and the W40 and I would not want to let either one go. They are different, but both are quite good and that is excellent pricing.
 
Sorry, I guess that's not much help.

 

[Daniel4IEM]

actually it is helpful. How would you characterize the differences between the models? clearly I will only go for one so just a question of which sound signature is right for me and if W40, whether it's worth the extra price

 

[Rip N' Burn]

I have the W4R and once had the W3. The W3 signature (relative to the W4) has much more midbass, recessed mids, and sharper highs which some people find sibilant (I never had that issue). The W4R is more balanced and the W3 is more V shaped.

 

[Daniel4IEM]

  I have the W4R and once had the W3. The W3 signature (relative to the W4) has much more midbass, recessed mids, and sharper highs which some people find sibilant (I never had that issue). The W4R is more balanced and the W3 is more V shaped.

I'm deciding between W40 and W30. Thoughts?

 

[Rip N' Burn]

From what I have read, there is not much difference between the latest models to the previous versions. That being said, if you are looking for a more v shaped sound, go for the W30. If you really liked the W4, I would say go for the W40 as there is a possibility you might be disappointed with the W30. Is there any chance that you can try the W30 or W3?

 

[Daniel4IEM]

  From what I have read, there is not much difference between the latest models to the previous versions. That being said, if you are looking for a more v shaped sound, go for the W30. If you really liked the W4, I would say go for the W40 as there is a possibility you might be disappointed with the W30. Is there any chance that you can try the W30 or W3?

thanks for the reply. I'll have to choose one vs. the other. I did have the W3 prior to the W4 and found the V shape disappointing as I listen to a lot of Latin and accoustic music which emphasizes the mids, albeit more fun when listening to hip-hop. The W4 neutral sound was great. That being said, I imagine you'll say pay the extra $$ and go with the W40?

 

[Rip N' Burn]

I would suggest the W40 since you have already tried the W3 and were disappointed.

 

[MachBot]

The W30 is nowhere near V shaped, it's pretty much balanced.