[branzzz]

Breathed new life into the w80 with iFi’s excellent GOpods. The w80 take poorly to other cables but really shine with the GOpods. Can’t imagine another TWS this good.

 

[HiFi Seeker]

How does the W-80 V3 compare to the AKG N5005? I’d appreciate anyone with experience with both to chime in. Thank you.

 

[HiFi Seeker]

Blessing 3's came today. I do NOT like them. Uncomfortable. Sibilant. Not very pleasing to listen to. High notes were very fatiguing while listening to a hi-res SACD rip of "Chameleon". I'm not sure if I'm supposed to like earphones that apparently graph well to the Harman curve. I could hear details pretty well (eg cymbals decayed nicely) but they didn't feel good, is what I feel. They may or may not graph well, but the listening experience felt Chinese.

Returning the Moondrop Blessing 3
Will see how the Timeless AE's are when they arrive.


Moondrop Blessing 3 has a FR of 10Hz-30kHz
Westone W80 has a FR of 5Hz-22kHz

Definitely felt like the W80 had better low end and that I could maybe hear more from the high-end in the Moondrop Blessing 3.


The Timeless AE has an FR of 5 Hz – 40 kHz. Shall report back when they arrive next week. Likely to return the W80's as well since the Blessing 3 made me appreciate the seemingly greater detail

How’s your experience so far with the Westone W80-V3? Was the Timeless AE any better?

I recently got the AKG N5005, good all rounder but I might return them and try out the W80-V3 instead.

 

[holsen]

So, I see that Adorma has the W80 on for $350. I've thought for a while about picking up an all BA set and definitely want something small and travel / sleep friendly. For G Note neither the SE846 or the W80 are worth it to me with all the other gear I;m so happy with but $350..... It's a tempting proposition. Are the W80s still relevant today, or perhaps the better question would be - would you buy it and be happy with it today?

 

[McCol]

Bought the Mach 80 today here in the UK, just under half price at £748 and a further code brought it down to £711.

Used to really like my UM3x and W4 but that's going back a few years ago now. I don't think I ever found a set of universals that fit so well as my old Westones, that's why I'm giving the Mach 80 a try out at this price.

 

[jmstandish]

Try Bondic UV glue - https://www.amazon.com/Bondic-Activated-Waterproof-Resistant-Adhesive/dp/B018IBEHQU/
I've actually used it to create a new nozzle stem on a JH IEM. Superglue might also do in a pinch, just be sure to use one that is safe on plastics.

Thanks, will give this Bondic UV glue a try, seems better than a glob of super glue ending up in the wrong spot and dealing with that. Got a new W80 on sale and so will use the broken iem as a project, less pressure. Nearly need a microscope to as the bits are so small though... good idea, thanks.

 

[User9876]

Bought the Mach 80 today here in the UK, just under half price at £748 and a further code brought it down to £711.

Used to really like my UM3x and W4 but that's going back a few years ago now. I don't think I ever found a set of universals that fit so well as my old Westones, that's why I'm giving the Mach 80 a try out at this price.

That price is probably around where it actually should be IMHO. I'm tempted by the MACH 70 at £648 too. I already have the 80.

 

[HiFi Seeker]

That price is probably around where it actually should be IMHO. I'm tempted by the MACH 70 at £648 too. I already have the 80.

What’s your take on the W80? Worth it?

 

[User9876]

What’s your take on the W80? Worth it?

I've seen posts here that it can be obtained for £$Euro 399 now, for that price yes, its a great compact IEM that I can wear for hours as if its not even there.

 

[McCol]

Really enjoying the Mach 80, neutral flat sound that is excellent for guitar driven music.
Shines with my N7/C9 combo

 

[Tiax]

Really enjoying the Mach 80, neutral flat sound that is excellent for guitar driven music.

They don't have any bass though )
In the brief time i had them, i was constantly torn between "this music actually sounds pretty good" and "this is terrible, 100$ iems can do better"

 

[vokain]

where can i get new faceplates? one of mine fell off

How’s your experience so far with the Westone W80-V3? Was the Timeless AE any better?

I recently got the AKG N5005, good all rounder but I might return them and try out the W80-V3 instead.

timeless ae never got delivered because amazon canceled the order on their end

 

[User9876]

They don't have any bass though )
In the brief time i had them, i was constantly torn between "this music actually sounds pretty good" and "this is terrible, 100$ iems can do better"

They do if you own a Mojo 2.

 

[User9876]

where can i get new faceplates? one of mine fell off

I have the OKCSC for Westone New W80 Metal Exchangeable Faceplates they are still available from AliExpress.

 

[vokain]

I have the OKCSC for Westone New W80 Metal Exchangeable Faceplates they are still available from AliExpress.

Why are they like $40-50??