First off I have a westone 4R although i love the mids and the soundstage i felt that the high is kinda boring and the low is a bit slow so i decided to ditch it and sold it today now I dont know what to do im looking for a custom IEM or Univesal IEM but my budget is around 600-1000 and there is...

Hello to everyone in this wonderful and extremely helpful community, which really makes me feel confident that regardless of my question, a kind person will always illuminate me. Recently I've been a little confused, worried and also sad, wanting the ES5 so much, yet not getting the answers I...

This is probably my first thread, as I'm really excited about what I've just heard.    First of all, some background about myself. I don't consider myself as a total inexperienced as I did spend quite some time on headphones several years ago, where I ended up with Mark Levinson No. 31 + ML...

Hello guys, I have some strange shine on certain parts of my Westone's Emerald Green exotic materials. I have attached some pictures to see clearly what the problem is.     Does anyone know what causes this?     I already called and sent Westone a mail, but I am really curious if...

Hi All,   New to this forum and trying to make a decision.... Which  is the best IEM for all kinds of music (regardless of price) and for using as reference monitoring? JH16? ES 5? UM Miracle? What if reference monitoring wasn't a part of the equation?  

hi, im planning on getting a DAC/AMP to solve the problem of having "noise" of my laptop. Any suggestions?

I have owned 2 Custom IEMs. The first is Ultimate Ears 11 Pro and second being Westone ES5.   I don't have the habit of doing serious AB-Comparisons. When I compare IEMs, it is a rather casual affair.   It seems to me that ES5 wins UE11 Pro in all departments. However, ES5 loses to UE11...

Last new eq settings 6.12.14   Its currently 1.3.15, and since 6.26.14 I've used these settings, and I'm still very pleased.    One thing I've noticed about these headphones is that lowering the 200hz setting is the most crucial to a more balanced sound.  The es5's mid bass hump causes...

Hi i'm Looking for my second custom IEM   I'm kick drum lover and bass head. acording to review   two of them has punchy Bass and kick drum   does anyone has both? and can tell which is more punchy

I'm planning on 3 separate systems for all my audio needs. A home headphone setup, a loudspeaker setup, and a travel headphone setup. I've  read around the web and on this forum, posted a bit, but I still wanted a consolidated thread for opinions on my choices. I'm spending a good amount of coin...

I'm looking for a good budget amp under a $100 that will pair well with an ES5 and Sony X walkman, I will be using an LOD. Any thoughts, I have been looking at the FiiO offerings , but wondering what else is out there which may be great.      Thanks

This may be an odd question, but I'm looking an IEM to complement the ES5 I currently have.  The sound of the ES5 is spectacular, but perhaps a bit too refined (and too smooth in the treble).  Plus, and this may banish me from the site, I really find iDevice remote controls on the cable to be...

Just wanted to let the community know that a pair of Westone ES-5 are on ebay with 12 hours to go. Might be able to get a good deal on them and have them re-shelled. Right now there at 305 bucks , free shipping. If i had the funds i'd try to snag them up.Cheers

Which of the two custom in ear monitors are more "comfortable"?   Meaning 1) it fits nicely in the ear and does not cause irritation of any sort and 2) it tends to "pop" out less/ seal tends to break less.   I know the ear impressions sent to the company initally is the most important...

I have been blown away by the Yamaha EPH-100, the first earphones that I can use across all the genres I listen to. Their clarity is beyond what I have experienced so far with portable audio, even with more expensive IEM's and headphones. However, I still find myself craving the texture, warmth...

Hello head-fiers   I have been saving money for my next custom since last year. I have been using JH16 for 2 years and I really want a side-grade. The 2 customs that get my attention are UE18 and UM Merlin. I'm very curious about this 2 customs. I have read a lot of reviews about the Merlin...

I am planing on getting a pair of custom IEMs for sub-$1000, and I've been looking into Westone and UE, wondering if anyone has experience with them or any other great customs. So, looking for your suggestions. THX   I listen to almost everything, piano, rock, vocal, metal, pop, jazz...

I'm on the look out for CIEM's to use when I'm traveling. Can anyone suggest which make/model has the closest signature to the Ultrasone Pro 900s?

Hi everyone   Right now, I have owned a pair of D7k for 2 years already. So, I want to try a CIEM that have the similar sound with D7k so that I can carry around when I'm traveling. Carrying a huge fullsize headphone on the neck is very painful and uncomfortable.   I wonder if anyone can...

I have already bought my EX1000 for a month. Its poor isolation, discomfort, treble spikes and light bass make me a little bit disappointed.  However, Pairing EX1000 with Ipod Classic, i really think EX1000 is still an excellent IEM with few flaws. It's the time to upgrade my IEM to Custom...

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Hi all As my venture into Custom IEMs continues, these two now have my attention. I was set on the ES5 until I saw the new promotional price of the 8.A, which put them in the same price category. As much as I want to own them both, my wallet doesn't allow such a purchase, at least for now. So to...

I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I love my 4.Ai for the clarity and detail they provide, however I also love my ASG-1 for their excellent bass and mids.   Instead of owning two pairs of IEMs, I'm hoping to finally just settle on one that will do it all....if that's even possible? I've looked...

It started out with my love affair with music years ago, now it has blossomed to its peak. Back in 2009 I got my first true in ear monitors, a pair of M-Audio IE-30's. These dual monitor pearls emitted sounds that I had never heard or fathomed before. I enjoyed these in-ears for several years...

I want a pair of Custom IEM's and i really need help with what brand to choose, is 1964any good  my price range is 600 and under, i would like 3 or 4 armature drivers! Help please:)