[LifeAspect]

so with other words, nothing changes internally which will change the sound like what Jude mentioned...

 

[gw280]

Yep, that's the impression I get. I suspect Jude had a different fit or something that caused the sound to be slightly different?

 

[LifeAspect]

that or cables magically change sound.
got told the same by the EU reseller of westone about nothing being changed internally and it just being a cable / socket upgrade....nothing was mentioned about the sound whatsoever.
 
should have my westone's at the end of next week probably, hopefully the fit will be done right

 

[jude]

Fit can certainly affect sound, but I don't think that's all that's at play. Both seem to fit me equally well (though inspection of the two does show that they're not exactly alike in every way, with regard to every nuance of its shape/form).
 
Anyway, here's a Westone press release about the new stuff I came across when trying to see if I could find any other information about any difference(s):
 
http://www.westoneaudio.com/index.php/news-a-events/news-a-events/165-launch-of-newst-elite-series.html

 

[angelo898]

That was rather unexpected

Fit can certainly affect sound, but I don't think that's all that's at play. Both seem to fit me equally well (though inspection of the two does show that they're not exactly alike in every way, with regard to every nuance of its shape/form).

Anyway, here's a Westone press release about the new stuff I came across when trying to see if I could find any other information about any difference(s):

http://www.westoneaudio.com/index.php/news-a-events/news-a-events/165-launch-of-newst-elite-series.html

 

[TK277]

Maybe the new cable improves sound? I don't have much exp with cables, but the BTG cable I have does show small differences in comparison to the stock epic cable on the W4R (haven't tried it on the ES5 yet – just sent that back today with a new impression for the left ear piece).

 

[Br777]

  I contacted Westone to see if they were planning to offer an iPhone remote cable for the ES5 now that they've announced ones for the ES50, and this is the response I got:
 
"Thank you for your email. We will be offering an upgrade option for your ES5 shortly. You will be able to send it in and have the new socket,cable, and faceplate put on. However, at this point in time, we do not have pricing. I am still waiting on this. But upgrading will be an option. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day."
 
Pretty awesome! Hopefully it won't be too expensive

holy crap! i wonder it they will upgrade the sound improvements or just the faceplate and cable?  if this is a true full on upgrate, i am PSYCHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rawrster]

That's pretty disappointing. I hope this new line isn't just their old stuff with a different connector. I'm not a fan of that connector and don't really want to pay 1k for an iem with that cable. I thought that ie50 was a completely new iem but not sure about that now.

 

[Br777]

from the press release on Westone's website found here
 
We have taken big steps with the E-Series that will be appreciated by our musician and audiophile fanbase," said John F. Lowrey, Vice President, Audio Group, Westone. "The new audiophile connector makes the cable solution conveniently user-removable, upgradeable and replaceable. We also enhanced the specialized "warm" sound signature Westone is known for. We consider the new ES50 the pinnacle for custom in-ear comfort and sound."
 
This sounds like its in alignment with what Jude said, in that they did indeed alter the sound signature.   I hope this is part of the upgrade option!!!

 

[charlie0904]

it's even more warm now?

 

[moseboy]

Yeah, the ES5 is already quite warm, I think more warmth is one of the last things it needs.

 

[Magdumper]

Mose I agree...While I really love the warmness of the ES5, and have become very accustomed to it, it doesn't really need any more warmth.

 

[Br777]

i dont think that is what they meant.. that's not what i interpreted when i read it anyway...

 

[gw280]

Got another reply back from Westone:
 
"Thank you for your email. The upgrade option is priced at $249.99. This will include the cable,socket,faceplate, and labor cost. The drivers are the same configuration and sound signature the same. We do not need new impressions for this upgrade. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Have a great day."

 

[Br777]

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