pacman46
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Hi. I’m curious has anyone heard the Empire ears Athena-VIII and how it would compare to the w80?
Hi. I’m curious has anyone heard the Empire ears Athena-VIII and how it would compare to the w80?
Yeah I have compared them, the big difference is that the Athena are very very forward sounding IEMs. If you like that forward sound, they are very nice. The separation in them was a lot better, meaning that I could hear each sound very clearly. I could tell the difference from the same song in FLAC and 320 MP3. But, you have to like that very forward sound, which unfortunately I did not like.
Compared to the 80 I think the Athena is much more analytical.
My two cents.
Thanks pal. I did purchase the Athena-VIII non ADEL with I like a lot actually. I like them a lot. I really like how I don’t have to crank the volume up as much as some others I’ve had. I’ve owned the w60 for quite awhile to and really like the Westone house sound. I also like a variety too though. Like also own the Fostex te100 and it’s a more laid back presentation but the separation and imaging is fantastic on them. So when I get bored of the Athena-VIII which is really hard to do I go back and forth. I was really curious about the w80 before I bought the Athena-VIII but knowing it would have that Westone house sound or thinking it would anyways I wanted something different but curious how it stacks up to the Athena-VIII seeing they both use eight drivers. Thanks pal.Yeah I have compared them, the big difference is that the Athena are very very forward sounding IEMs. If you like that forward sound, they are very nice. The separation in them was a lot better, meaning that I could hear each sound very clearly. I could tell the difference from the same song in FLAC and 320 MP3. But, you have to like that very forward sound, which unfortunately I did not like.
Compared to the 80 I think the Athena is much more analytical.
My two cents.
I want to know if there's a replacement cable for the W80. What I'd like is this.
1. Sturdy.
2. Supple like the (included) Epic cable.
3. Chin slider (cinch?).
4. No microphone or controls.
5. Inexpensive.
6. Preferably with memory wire.
Does such a thing exist?
Agree w/ @frankrondaniel . There are several MEE MMCX cables, and they're nice cables... especially for the price. They sound great, and if I remember correctly, microphonics were minimal to nonexistent. Their less expensive silver plated SE cable is very nice, and malleable/supple.I want to know if there's a replacement cable for the W80. What I'd like is this.
1. Sturdy.
2. Supple like the (included) Epic cable.
3. Chin slider (cinch?).
4. No microphone or controls.
5. Inexpensive.
6. Preferably with memory wire.
Does such a thing exist?
What about the ES/UM Pro replacement cable? Not an actual memory wire, but the shaped over-ear section is effective.I want to know if there's a replacement cable for the W80. What I'd like is this.
1. Sturdy.
2. Supple like the (included) Epic cable.
3. Chin slider (cinch?).
4. No microphone or controls.
5. Inexpensive.
6. Preferably with memory wire.
Does such a thing exist?
What about the ES/UM Pro replacement cable? Not an actual memory wire, but the shaped over-ear section is effective.
I don't know how I missed that one. Thanks, and thanks also to frankrondaniel and javahut for your replies.
I talked about this cable here: https://head-fi.org/threads/westone-w80.821612/page-63#post-13837971 - excellent choice!!!
Try the ear tips from the SE846 into the W80, IMO is the best sounding combination.