Keep the videos rolling mike, been watching and appreciating your content for years! Thanks for all the hard work and thick skin from jerks on the internet!
Westones sound good, but they don't last. Not sure if it's their design, or materials, or quality control, but you'll get about two years out of them and something will break. Either the housing cracks, they short out, or the cable goes. Based on my experience with several Westone models, it's best to avoid these.
A Brainwavz B400 IEM unboxing/review would be wonderful. You should try and get your hands on them, Mike. They cost $200 and they are said to be magnificent for the price.
Wish to see a comparison between them vs Campfire Andromeda. Saw some comparisons but need an opinion which is better in terms of what genres/situations.
The one included with W80 is too small and hard to work with. W80 is one of my favorite IEMs of all time. It scales very well so as your gear gets better, it sounds better.
I love these. I like the smoothness of the ALÔ cable actually. Especially the balanced version which has more energy fro my Onkyo Dp X1. Why do you prefer the thin Westone cable?
The ALO cable sounds great, but it is too microphonic and the cable is not as comfy around the ears. The Ultra-thin cable is awesome, but it takes care to use it as they tangle easily.
Hi Mike I have a question for you...I am very familiar with vintage analog equipment and turntables...however with my vintage amp I like to sometimes play music off my iPad using you tube or Spotify ect...would a dac between my iPad and amp improve the sound quality from the iPad? If so I'm using audioquest 3.5 mini to rca cable to connect iPad to me amp, is there a dac that will use this cable or will I need special cables? Thank you!! 🎧🎙
the new Dragonfly RED is compatible with iOS devices via the Lightning output. You'll need the Apple Lightning to USB camera adapter $29. This should improve the audio slightly. Spotify and RUclips audio are rather low quality so there are limitations on what a high-end DAC could do with these types of sources.
I'm not a big fan of custom IEMs. I like to be able to share my listening experiences with friends so we can talk about what we're hearing. Can't do that with customs.
Everytime a new product come out it is always marvelous and previous model is a bit lacking. Yet when anyone bought it and question the sound quality the answer is you need to let the device sink in for a time period for best performance. Audiophile sector is so full of sh*t I can't believe.
Unfair comparison given the se846 is a $900 4 BA IEM and the W80 is $1500 with 8 BA drivers. The Shure is way out of the Westone's league in detail and overall performance. The SE846 is so old actually that there are newer IEMs that outperform it for less money.
For the high end price, looks like it's made out of plastic. Think have seen a lot nicer built iems in that price. Have seen kz iems look nicer. Big fan of anything with that price and sound. Sure would love them still.
It is made of plastic and that was a very specific decision that was made. You can make tighter bends and more organic shapes in plastic. Also it is lighter and doesn't transmit heat or cold like metal would. All in all it might not look as pretty as metal but it feels better and I can't see them when they are in my ears but I can feel them!
strongyang HD 800 is what you call a treble beast: precise, wide, resolving, but holy God can it be sharp at times. W80 won't have its soundstage and sense of space, but it will have smoother trebles and harder hitting low ends if the W60 is anything to go by. I'd get the w80 of you prefer portable audio
Gilang Wicaksono Okay, I have Grado SR225. It sounds amazing. I guess the difference between the HD 800 and Grado is the soundstage? All of my audios are in FLAC
Westone W60 and W80...poor sound for this high price!!!I don´t recommend it!! This is no in-ears for true audiophile.Bad quality and many years same design...Waw!
I recommend InEar Prophile 8,EarSonics S-EM9,Campfire Andromeda,Noble Katana and so on. :-) I have actually EarSonics Velvet and Sennheiser IE80...but sound quality of Westone W60 is realy bad. I can recommend short comparsion in the listening studio...
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Keep the videos rolling mike, been watching and appreciating your content for years! Thanks for all the hard work and thick skin from jerks on the internet!
Thank you for the strong support!
If you think the W80 is one of the best earphones you have heard, than listen to an InEar ProPhile 8. Absolutly superb!!!
thanks for the tip. I'll look them up at the next show. (y)
Maybe it's just me but, I really enjoyed your videos when there was no rushing and heavy cutting uring unboxings. Anyways good video as always!
attention span on YT is much shorter than it used to be. Videos above 10 min. works better.
Great review.
Westones sound good, but they don't last. Not sure if it's their design, or materials, or quality control, but you'll get about two years out of them and something will break. Either the housing cracks, they short out, or the cable goes. Based on my experience with several Westone models, it's best to avoid these.
The cable is normal, I have had weston w60 and kinda feel their forever lasting
A Brainwavz B400 IEM unboxing/review would be wonderful. You should try and get your hands on them, Mike. They cost $200 and they are said to be magnificent for the price.
$1500 wow
Nice quality video Mike. Cool Britney Spears album too lol :)
Mike, where is the AKG K872 review?????
Another great review, thanks.
Wish to see a comparison between them vs Campfire Andromeda. Saw some comparisons but need an opinion which is better in terms of what genres/situations.
So envy of everything on your table…
@hi-fi insiderI have found the Pelican 1010 case to be the best for my IEMs. At $10, on Amazon, it is better than what most manufacturers offer too.
The one included with W80 is too small and hard to work with. W80 is one of my favorite IEMs of all time. It scales very well so as your gear gets better, it sounds better.
What kind of media player is that in this video?
I love these. I like the smoothness of the ALÔ cable actually. Especially the balanced version which has more energy fro my Onkyo Dp X1. Why do you prefer the thin Westone cable?
Erik Witkowski The Ultra-thin cables are actually made by Linum, not Westone.
correct. Westone used their Music series. I bought the BaX over the weekend. Look forward to checking that out. :)
The ALO cable sounds great, but it is too microphonic and the cable is not as comfy around the ears. The Ultra-thin cable is awesome, but it takes care to use it as they tangle easily.
Hi-Fi Insider You need to try the Super BaX, I just wrote a review on it on Head-fi.
good review - amazed at the idiots out there that make useless comments - kind of sad
Thank you! :)
Is there any difference between w80 and w60 in terms of comfort?
Mike, quick question - what do you think of these cables in terms of sound quality:
Sony Kimber 4.4
ALO ref 8
Westone ultra thin 2.5 balanced
sound alone would be the Sony/Kimber 4.4. It fits W80. I use it.
Hi Mike I have a question for you...I am very familiar with vintage analog equipment and turntables...however with my vintage amp I like to sometimes play music off my iPad using you tube or Spotify ect...would a dac between my iPad and amp improve the sound quality from the iPad? If so I'm using audioquest 3.5 mini to rca cable to connect iPad to me amp, is there a dac that will use this cable or will I need special cables? Thank you!! 🎧🎙
the new Dragonfly RED is compatible with iOS devices via the Lightning output. You'll need the Apple Lightning to USB camera adapter $29. This should improve the audio slightly. Spotify and RUclips audio are rather low quality so there are limitations on what a high-end DAC could do with these types of sources.
you should take a look at the Westone es80
I'm not a big fan of custom IEMs. I like to be able to share my listening experiences with friends so we can talk about what we're hearing. Can't do that with customs.
did you know it's not hygienic to share in ear monitors
Please review new Westone B50.
flagship and no monitor vault like the other???
Hi Mike. What are those headphones on the stand to the left of the monitor?
Sennheiser HD800
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i see .. Ur a Sony products fan
Everytime a new product come out it is always marvelous and previous model is a bit lacking. Yet when anyone bought it and question the sound quality the answer is you need to let the device sink in for a time period for best performance. Audiophile sector is so full of sh*t I can't believe.
your ears have to "break-in" to the new sound. Like new shoes, the more you use it the better it fits.
Agree, hifi world is hoax. I spent thousand dollars on it and saying this. Dont spent too much to hifi.
Erdinç Yılmaz audiophile is a hobby. Like some other hobbies its expensive but enjoyable. Do what makes you happy
Technology works that way, new stuff is better than old stuff.
how's it compare to shure se846?
Unfair comparison given the se846 is a $900 4 BA IEM and the W80 is $1500 with 8 BA drivers. The Shure is way out of the Westone's league in detail and overall performance. The SE846 is so old actually that there are newer IEMs that outperform it for less money.
@@dirty_dan75158 are you saying w80 is significantly better than se846?
"We appreciate your business" in the sencond line form the top does it for me:(
For the high end price, looks like it's made out of plastic. Think have seen a lot nicer built iems in that price. Have seen kz iems look nicer. Big fan of anything with that price and sound. Sure would love them still.
It is made of plastic and that was a very specific decision that was made. You can make tighter bends and more organic shapes in plastic. Also it is lighter and doesn't transmit heat or cold like metal would. All in all it might not look as pretty as metal but it feels better and I can't see them when they are in my ears but I can feel them!
1080p only?
Mike I love u, ur the best!!!!! mmmmmmua~~~~~~~~~~~~
High quality microfiber cloth LOL
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лет через десять куплю за 10 долларов
the unboxing is great.... then its like... 'these are world class......' ummm ok thx
Made in China??
Garbage always sound disappears with little moisture.
#ohhh look at this!!
1500 dollars. I would rather get the HD800
IEMs work better outside the home.
strongyang HD800 will cost you more money to run, i.e. proper amp. IEMs are less finicky. get a decent DAP and they're good to go
Gilang Wicaksono Which sound better?
strongyang HD 800 is what you call a treble beast: precise, wide, resolving, but holy God can it be sharp at times. W80 won't have its soundstage and sense of space, but it will have smoother trebles and harder hitting low ends if the W60 is anything to go by. I'd get the w80 of you prefer portable audio
Gilang Wicaksono Okay, I have Grado SR225. It sounds amazing. I guess the difference between the HD 800 and Grado is the soundstage? All of my audios are in FLAC
Very bad sound for this price!
lol
you're 1st! :)
Hi-Fi Insider have you ever tried any Empire Ears products? I'd be interested in your impressions on their (C)IEMs.
Hi-Fi Insider made in China?
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Mike do you have a boyfriend
skies44 no
skies44 he has a wife
I'm married to my lovely wife of 12 hrs. :)
12 hours? That wasn't for very long
lol... stupid auto correct. Yrs....
Westone W60 and W80...poor sound for this high price!!!I don´t recommend it!!
This is no in-ears for true audiophile.Bad quality and many years same design...Waw!
What do you recommend then?
I recommend InEar Prophile 8,EarSonics S-EM9,Campfire Andromeda,Noble Katana and so on. :-)
I have actually EarSonics Velvet and Sennheiser IE80...but sound quality of Westone W60 is realy bad.
I can recommend short comparsion in the listening studio...