Hi.    It's nice to have time to get on head-fi again now that school's out. Sorry about another one of these threads, but I wasn't able to find a unified thread for IEM help (or I might just be terrible at searching, which is probably the reason). I'm looking for a pair of IEMs around $100...

Having sent back my recently purchased W2 (more later on that), I was looking for a back-up mid-grade IEM to go with my JH5.  God forbid my JH5 broke and I had nothing to use.  Being able to exercise with the IEM was important so ergonomics and comfort was key.  I had owned UM2 about 5 years ago...

I usually don't post on Head-fi, but this is something I really wanted to share here. My SCL5 just died with the sound coming on and off probably due to a problem in the cable . So I shopped around for the next best thing, and since I remembered having a very good experience with the UM1 (my...

Which one has the most bang for buck?

Hi guys,   Glad I found you here.  I'm trying to use a sleep hypnosis recording to fall asleep better and need to find earbuds that would be super comfortable for a side sleeper like myself.  Everything I've tried so far (under $50) was UNcomfortable to plain painful. Definitely...

I'm getting sick of shopping for headphones I think this trio will suit me right. As of now I only own Apple buds, and Sennheiser MX400s (from eBay... I think they're knock offs). Earphone Solutions seem to be a respectable online retailer, and I'll be getting my UM1's from them. But...

I currently own westones um1 in ear earphones with the latest ipod classic 160gb and a majority of music i own is 320 kbps.   Will i even need a portable amp? if so any recommendations?

Hey guys,   I am looking into buying a pair of IEMs as a spare to supplement my ES3x. I don't wish to spend much, so i was thinking of anything below USD150.    I had the chance to listen to a pair of burnt in SE215's, and I do not really like the lack of fidelity and clarity of the 215...

My price range is flexible downwards but I want to stick as close to $150 as possible on the upper end. I have some higher end headphones and IEMs for careful listening and quiet environments, so these mainly will be used at the gym, when doing housework or other more physical activities where I...

Hey guys, I've been looking to get myself my first pair of IEM's and I've been doing a lot of research and found 2 pairs of IEM's that have drawn my attention although judging from the reviews I've seen and their pro's and con's I can't seem to decide between them:   The IEM's in question...

Im seeing mixed reviews on this IEM. Im finally coming here to post a question, which i should have done in the first place.   I lost my SE115's and would like to purchase something a little bit better. I have been looking around, and i have been drawn to the westone 2's. I found them for...

Hi all! I am very new to this and have no knowledge on earphones except for the bit from reading through reviews. I've been pretty much using cheap earphones in the past. So now that I decided to upgrade to a better earphone, I have narrowed down to a few which I like, that is the UE 700...

Hi everybody, i made this thread to let you know about my opinion about these headphones I got my first pair of CX400 around 1 Dec. It's my first pair of iem's so i can't compare them to other headphones....but i simple love them. They have incredible good sound. Clear highs and a tight...

I am stuck between the shure se215 and the westone um1. Both are priced very similar and was wondering about the differences between the two. If anyone has owned and listened to both, please let me know which is favorable. I am a complete beginner when it comes to high end equpment so all i...

Hi guys, im new in the forum and wanna a suggestions   im using a CKM55 for 1 year and now i want to make an fist upgrade in my in-ear phone.   I was seein some models to buy at same price ( something about 100U$ ) and i got those names :   SONY EX510 , Shure SE215 , Westone UM1 and...

I have yet to find a pair of universal IEMs that are comfortable to wear for longer than 30 minutes. As a result, I've decided to try custom molded tips. Rather than buying full-blown custom IEMs (I'm not a musician), I rather buy just the custom molded tips for use with my existing IEMs.  ...

After about 3 years, my Monster Turbine IEMs have bit the dust (left channel). I've flirted with the idea if switching to full-sized cans before, but now I have to make a decision (hence the post). I will be auditioning various headphones this weekend, so I'm looking for help in narrowing the...

Looking to spend between 100-130, give or take a bit if it's really worth it. Primarily will be run off my SGS and soon SGS2 phone, so they need to be pretty easy to drive. I primarily listen to ballads and instrumental pieces, although I do occasionally dabble in trance/hip hop as well. So I...

Hey guys, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to high end audio. My previous earphone was Westone UM2 and it crapped out on me a couple of months back. I decided to treat myself and spring for the Westone 4 for my 25th birthday in April. I love them and don't regret the purchase at all. I've...

Ok, so I know this is a bit of an odd question, because clearly the UM3x is a 350ish dollar pair of IEMS, while the UM1 is only 110 dollars and is not considered high-end by any means. The reason I ask is because I, until recently, was using UM1s and they are my only frame of reference for IEMs...

Basically if you wouldn't mind could you list your jobs?   If that is appropriate at all.  Or at least mention how you get funding.   Some of you, many, have some exceedingly expensive equipment from 600+ dollar headphones to really really nice setups.  I'm guessing from these pics...

Hi guys,   I have done a lot of searching but haven't been able to find a definative answer to my question.  I am a drummer in a hard rock band, and I am in the market for a set of custom IEM's to wear on stage.  When I am performing I am currently using Weston UM1's to listen to my click...

So i'm beginning to look for a IEM for this two genres in particular.   I want a good soundstage and good separation.   Define Highs but not harsh. More soft and mild... Very good mids with a lot of presence and a good and strong bass...   Right now I have 3 seems to fit what I'm...

Hello All,   I wonder if i'm the only one wondering if Westone's quality control is dropping.   I purchased my first pair of UM1 in-ear monitors in Singapore about 8 months ago (August 2010). However, after I arrived here in the United States for studies, the right monitor (red) became...

Hey guys,   i've got some westone UM-1 in-ear headphones i listen to music with on my laptop. Id like to enhance the sound with a portable DAC/amp integrated device. Are their certain devices that are more suited to in-ear headphones? Also, i don't wanna pair my $100 westone UM-1 earphones...