Westone Audio Pro X50 Professional Five Drivers IEM Earphones with Linum BaX T2 Detachable Cable

I enjoy small details composer added to their music. I had been using headphones/earphones with dynamic driver other brands like Apple, Bose, Sony and monitor by Shure. Everything dynamic driver I used so far was good, and delivered very good balanced sound that is pleasing to ears.And then I tried Shure 215 Ionic monitors, and it changed whole game. I started noticing minor details in music that I had never felt before. But one issue with Shure 215 is static noise and it was not that comforting for extended duration.And then I tried this monitors from Westone Audio, which fixed issues I had with Shure 215. And I felt it sounded better as well.Foam tips are great for cutting out external noise. I use it in quiet environment at night anyways.Monitors overall does not deliver sub-bass like dynamic driver so that is one compromise. However this WA monitors delivers decent bass to my satisfaction. If I want more bass I just switch to my stereo system - vintage Bose SE-5 (Made in Japan) - still performing like it’s new.Replacement Cable with T2 BAX connection is expensive. And currently there are no other alternative brand that makes these cable. And it’s looks very fragile, really needs extra care with handling.Overall I feel it’s very good product but is overpriced.

I don't know if they're worth it, but I sure like them. All the people whining about the thin wire are out of their mind. That thin little wire is tough enough to tow a truck. And it fits very nicely around the ear, snugs up behind the head, and runs down to the pack. I've had no problems with it at all. If you're budget conscious, maybe the 3's are the way to go. If you wanna splurge, buy these. Go ahead and do it. You know you want to.

Pros:very very very comfortable. It (5 driver IEM) feels even smaller than a share 215 (1 driver). It’s light, thin, and really wont put any pressure on any part of my ear ( except of the tips, of course). The cable is really fancy, thinner than a fishing line but so strong. Be reminded that you might even forget that you have the cable connected and might accidentally dropped your player/computer. Well made, the built quality is worth the price if you ask me. Sound wise, it has very good definition (for some parts) and wide stage.Con: muffled and, forgive me for using this overused word, “muddy” sound. I couldn’t find any reliable frequency graphic for Pro X50, but my ear is telling me there is a big bump around 500Hz. This signature makes the male voice sounds like singing with a stuffy nose - (not that exaggerated but still quite) muffled voice. Also, high frequency is comparably weak, I find it but hard to track hats from drums. Due to the emphasized mid frequency and weak high frequency, instrument isolation is unsatisfactory too, especially for guitars on the few lowest frets and male voice.I can imaging this will be a very useful IEM for on-stage vocalists-you don’t have to track down your voice, because voice is emphasized as the center of the center. But for any other uses, including listen to music or producing, it’s over emphasized.

Had I rated these any time up to about 2 months ago I'd rate them a 5 stars.They sound great, light weight etc. You can't go wrong.However, I've tried to contact the company with a simple question and gave up trying. Online chat said I was next in line for over an hour so I gave up, emails not answered. Very sad and frustrating.It's obvious that if anything happens to them under warranty there would be know way to get any resolution, so know you are on your own.Really sad, as they make a great product.