The treble is present though not sharp-I haven't noticed any sibilance. An example is when I first moved into a higher end Arcam amplifier it suddenly sounded like the blackness between notes was so much more black compared to what I had been using that the time resulting in a better and clearer delineation between notes and the realism of the music. I compare this to a noise floor in preamps/amplifier that is a bit high. I'm hoping as they break in this improves. The bass-midbass-midrange area seems congested sounding some how. It doesn't feel fast-maybe a bit bloated or tubby. The bass seems very present though not particularly low or tight. The midrange sounds more captivating, it's neither particularly forward nor dark. They sound much more engaging than the TDK IE800s I just got. This is a first blush review of the headphones. (Side note: those threads were dangerous, I almost bought a pair of Audeze LCD2's but now I'm saving for an LCD3s, ) even worse! I got these this month after seeing some of the deal discussion threads along with a couple other headphones. Most of what I've heard hasn't had the separation in space and imaging that I enjoy in open airs so much. Now Westone has released a 4-driver Westone 4, so I would consider that too if I didn't already have these. If these are in your price range, I highly recommend them. I love them, and I wish every earphone had these ergonomics.
#The jezabels flac upgrade
They were a huge upgrade over the IE8s for me, and the IE8s cost more, unless you go for a shady ebay deal like I did. I dont know how you could not like these. When I get customs, I want them to be just like these. There is no cable noise whatsoever if you wear them like this. Perfect for putting the cord down your back for physical activities. The coiled cable feels great, and the splitter catches perfectly each twist in the cables, a secure but easily adjustable fit. They're ridiculously durable, I've put them through hell and they dont even have a scratch on them. Glossy black, red accents, beautifully curved bodies. WIth my J3 there is literally 0 hiss.Īnd aesthetically, they're amazing. Just saying they're sensitive so they're going to hiss if you use them with a macbook. But I dont carry it around, and I only use my macbook for watching movies so its no big deal. They are sensitive so they hiss with my macbook (not a hipster, it was a gift) but the included resistor fixes the problem. Basically whenever I'm not talking to someone. I bought them for $350 on Amazon, and I listen to them from when I wake up in the morning to late into the night. I loved the IE8s when I first got them, but the lack of isolation and the rolled-off treble made me look for something else. And I will sacrifice one for the good of the many. These were my upgrade from the Senn IE8s, and they are an upgrade in every way but soundstage. I guess I'm just impressed with how well they do with trance because I like it a lot. They also do an amazing job with rock, hip-hop, and the indie mixes my girlfriend makes. A State of Trance et al are perfectly portrayed by these earphones.
The Westone 3s with the Shure Olives sound great for every genre, but I am continually amazed at how great my FLAC trance compilations sound. But that's awesome for me as I am an on-the-go student who bikes a lot. These preserve all the treble, and if i'm not mistaken, the bass is even punchier. The complys were killing the treble and fell off easily.
#The jezabels flac portable
I wanted a simple portable setup and this is it.Īfter experimenting with tips I settled on the Shure Olives. These with my Cowon J3 playing FLAC is just amazing.
With the introduction of the Westone 4, they're no longer the latest, greatest but they are money well spent. If you're a hip/hop electronic only listener, there are probably better options. If your listening covers many different genre, then they are well worth trying out. A nice molded zippered case is also included for carrying.Īs far as SQ goes, I would classify them as general purpose. They come with about a dozen different ear pieces you can fit on the monitors, allowing most people with normally shaped eardrums to find the perfect fit and seal.
After discovering the price, I put any thoughts out of my head of purchasing.įast forward a few months and after a stroke of good fortune, (the cat eating though the cord of my BOSE IE's) my wife said I should replace them with the Westone's (did I mention I have a great wife ) I was blown away, could not believe they were that much better than the BOSE IE I was currently using. A guy in line had a pair of Westone 3's and let a few people try them. I first heard of Westone when standing in line for the iPhone 4.
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