[Br777]

all said and done, though the es5's require an eq to please me, and my right earpiece still doesnt fit as well as my left after 2 tries (though it still fits perfectly well, the left is just tighter, and i dont blame either westone or my audiologist for not making it better, i think its just my funky ear)...
 
I have to say I am extremely pleased with my ES-5's - if it werent for the fact that i require an open headphone most of the time, i could easily justify selling my lcd-2's and using my es5's exclusively.
 
I'll be flying soon.  Cant wait to experience my first trip with top rate sound and isolation!

 

[uelover]

Anyone else using O2 amp with a desktop DAC for their ES5? How is the low volume control?

 

[Jwm48324]

I just received my Continental V2 and it is fantastic. I am using Cypher Labs and my Westone 5 headphones. This amp trounces the SR-71B.

 

[uelover]

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I just received my Continental V2 and it is fantastic. I am using Cypher Labs and my Westone 5 headphones. This amp trounces the SR-71B.

And ALO mentioned that the Continental amp isn't designed for IEM due to its high output impedance.

 

 

[Jwm48324]

I don't care about measurements, I use my ears and the Continental kills the SR-71B. Go figure.

 

[Anaxilus]

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I just received my Continental V2 and it is fantastic. I am using Cypher Labs and my Westone 5 headphones. This amp trounces the SR-71B.

Did you ever use the SR71B balanced?  I found the SR71B single ended to sound decidedly mediocre.  Haven't heard in balanced yet so I'm curious about your thoughts.
 
 

 

[Jwm48324]

Yes I have balanced cables for my headphones and I still like the Continental better.

 

[Br777]

just bought a monitor vault for my es5's!
http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/store/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=monitor+vault
 
having them on my trip was awesome!  the were excellent on airplanes.  perfect seal on both ears no matter how i move definitely confirmed.  excellent isolation and a great joy to hear!
 
 

 

[s2kfred]

can't wait to try these out I'm selling both my w4's and 535's to get these!

 

[cooperpwc]

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just bought a monitor vault for my es5's!
http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/store/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=monitor+vault
 
having them on my trip was awesome!  the were excellent on airplanes.  perfect seal on both ears no matter how i move definitely confirmed.  excellent isolation and a great joy to hear!

Nice catch on the new case. I am really curious about the size. Please post some pics with your ES5 when it arrives.

 

[superrab]

 
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Nice catch on the new case. I am really curious about the size. Please post some pics with your ES5 when it arrives.

Looks like they aren't carrying the Pelican case anymore either.

 

[Br777]

^ its still there too.

 

[ubercaffeinated]

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Nice catch on the new case. I am really curious about the size. Please post some pics with your ES5 when it arrives.

These are the same cases that come with the Westone 4R. Size wise, I find them too tight of a fit for the W4Rs. I prefer the Pelican 1010 microcases over both these and the otterbox varieties. I can post pictures later.

 

[Br777]

here are some of their facebook photos
   

 

[superrab]

 
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^ its still there too.

Ooh, you're right, guess I didn't see it.