Overall Rating for Westone 1 Earphones
 | (based on 53 reviews) |  |
I'm convinced
By FinFanMan from Hollywood, Fla. on July 7, 2010
OK, I just received my Westone 1 earphones and used them on a 160 mile motorcycle ride from Hollywood to Sanibel Island Fla. I used the small foam tip in one ear and the large one in the other (I never knew my ears were different sizes before). The music from my IPOD was clear, clean, and plenty loud, and better yet I never had the feeling that the earphones were coming out. It was still a comfortable fit at the end of the ride. Don't get me wrong. I love the sound of my Hardcrome shorty pipes but this was a boring 2 1/2 hour ride over completly flat terrain. My normal ride would have been plenty of wind and very loud pipes. Instead I had a playlist of CCR, Molly Hatchet, Alman Brothers, ZZ Top, Outlaws, and Blackfoot. The trick is to put together a playlist of great crusin' music long enough for your ride. You don't want to mess with anything on the IPOD while you're riding. Besides you can hear the sound of your bike between songs. My bike never sounded better!
Pros:
fit and sound clarityCons:
never thought I'd pay that much for earphones but I'm glad I did.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
I have used these and the Westone 2 under a full face Shoei helmet and it completely changed my riding experience. You just need to be extra careful with the traffic and not let the music distract you. Also make sure you check with your local authorities if it's legal in your area to wear earphones while riding a motorcycle. But it can definitely be super joyful experience.Great for the subway.
By Simon Chandler from New York NY on July 3, 2010
I ride the NY subway and only listen to pod casts. If it were music it wouldn't really matter if you couldn't hear well during the whole trip, but missing parts of a conversation is really annoying. These headphones are fantastic. I've been able to turn the volume down by half and I can hear every word throughout my commute. I kept on the ear pieces that were on when it arrived (there are many options provided in a separate case) I'd describe these earphones more as ear plugs with speakers. Squeeze the plug and it expands nicely in the ear.
It did take me a while to get used to putting them on. I definitely found that tricky at first. But now I'm used to them it isn't a problem at all. You can still hear the station announcements and background noises but the noise is dulled enough not to interrupt your listening. When I take these earphones off I can't believe how loud the NY subway is.
Pros:
Great for dulling the very loud noise of the NY subway.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
Thanks for the review! Commuting is a great way to use these high end earphones due to the isolation and sound quality they provide and the comfort on the Westone 1 is pretty much unbeatable.Awesome. Simply awesome. Gotta have if you ride a motorcycle!
By Bruce from Central MA on July 1, 2010
I had previously owned a custom molded set of headphones from a company called (not real name) "giant ears". They sounded good but even being molded to my ears, they did quite seal all external noises well....I ride a motorcycle. I got these, which were way cheaper, and though I bought the lowest end model, they sound excellent. They come with many different ear pieces and I found a set that makes it so quiet, that I can ride at 70mph on my loud Harley with the wind blowing and still have my iPod on normal volume, saving my ears. Simply elegant! I wish I had know about these before. Great sound, great price, great listening experience!
Pros:
great sound for the price, excellent ear tip varietyCons:
Difficult at first to get them into my ear just right (it may be just my ears), but now it's easy.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
It usually takes 7-15 days to get a good fit from in-ear earphones so it's very common to have some difficulties in the beginning.Good headphones, but don't last
By Debbi from New Braunfels,Texas on June 27, 2010
Initially I loved these headphones. They were comfortable, had great sound, and good noise isolating capability. 2 months later, they broke. I have never broken a pair of headphones before. They just stopped playing back certain levels of sound. When it first happened I was watching a movie on my ipod and I thought something was wrong with the audio syncing or something. Then I was listening to music and it sounded distorted and far away, so I thought my ipod was running out of batteries or something. Finally I tried to put the other earphone attachment tips on them and still no change. At last I tried my other original ipod headphones and found out my headphones were dying a slow death....
Pros:
comfort, choice of different tips, volume control capablityCons:
did not last more than 3 months, the volume control capability adds too much weight for my ipod shuffle.Merchant Response:
Dear Debbi,
We are very sorry about this inconvenience. It's very rare that this model would fail, much less within only 3 months. We believe this was an unfortunate case of bad luck. Nonetheless they are fully covered under warranty for full 2 years (after you send the registration card) and a replacement was Overnighted to you at no charge.
Again, please accept our apologies for this inconvenience.
Thank you.Great!
By Kim from West Hartford, CT on June 22, 2010
Bought these based on excellent reviews. They were all correct. Sound is very good, not great. Comments about how the sound gets "better" I have not found to be true. Key thing is, they stay in when you're running or exercising and the cord orientation (down your back rather than front) is really nice.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
In-ear headset - good
By Gokul from India on June 22, 2010
It fits very well and the sound quality is good.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Just got them
By Jin from Rockville MD on June 18, 2010
Just got these baby thirty minutes ago. I'm not very happy about it right now... Forgot to bring my Ipod Touch from home.... But i have nothing against these ear phones at the moment. Soon as I put them on it was a perfect fit. So comfortable and the sound is ok right now. Using it on my Droid now and they do sound great and if they sound better on my Ipod i'll be more happy.. My co-workers could not believe i just spent $139.00 on ear phones but after they put them on they we're sold. They gave me the" Are you #$%^ing crazy" look at first. They all use the stock earphones for their ipods. Well since i only had them for less than an hour, I will post another review later on.
Pros:
Build quality.
Keeps outside noise out.
Very confortable.
Cons:
nothing yet.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Really consider the Westone 2 if able or keep looking at other brands
By FNG from Mpls, MN on June 14, 2010
I bought this product after reading reviews on many sites. MANY reviews mentioned the lack of bass but otherwise good sound. They also said not worth the cost and can get similar or better sound for cheaper. I thought people were being too hard on the product and too picky as many people who review products tend to be. I ordered the earphones. I got a great seal and immediately noticed the lack of bass. I had to set my ipod and iphone equalizer to bass boost. This made some of the bass sound like a blown subwoofer. Even still it was not what I was hoping for or expected. I was really disappointed in overall sound for the price. I guess I expected a more well rounded product (silly me). I returned this and upgraded to the Westone 2 (after $100 more...yuck). I'm hoping to get my moneys worth out of that. Also I noticed that when working out I got sweat around the outer earpiece which makes for a weird feeling around the ear (no sweat got in ear however). They stay very secure in the ear. In regards to the cords over the ears...I found this a non issue and I'm VERY picky about the way things feel!! If you really don't like bass this is a great headphone for you. My parents (60's) would love these. Before buying really give the reviews some credibility. I wish I had and could have saved some money (not getting "free" shipping when you return an item...they deduct your "free" shipping on original purchase if you return an item even if you upgrade...this still doesn't make sense to me...person on phone's excuse was "we still have to pay for the shipping even though it's free"....shouldn't matter whether I return it or not.....and I still have to pay to send it back)
Pros:
FitCons:
Bass, overall sound for the $Merchant Response:
In-ear headphones with balanced armature drivers, such as these, bass is a direct response of the seal and a person cannot get a good seal out of the box. On average, customers will need 1-2 weeks to get a good seal. Why? Because everyone's ear canals are different. Different size, shape, shallow, deep, etc. Like a fingerprint, there are no 2 identical ear canals -- even your right from your left are different and many customers will benefit from different eartips on each ear. Working and trying the different eartips is fundamental to get the best sound these can produce and my Westone 1 delivers plenty of bass. But you will need a bit of patience in the beginning. It's a one time process. Of course the dual driver version will deliver more bass, since it has a dedicated driver to handle that frequency range but seal will continue to be fundamental to achieve good bass.Great For Motorcycle Riding
By Mike from Chcago Illinois on June 13, 2010
I ride a 2007 Harley Road King (custom pipes) both with and without helmet and these earphones are the best. I have tried others, even got a pair of Bose for Christmas but they do not stay embedded in ear like these. I hear the music on my iPhone very clearly with minimal wind noise even when riding without a helmet or with a half helmet. I put unit in breast pocket of jacket or back pocket. with the cord going down the back of my neck. Be sure to wear them over a period of 5 days and the earphone seal will become better and better. Do do not let anyone else try them or they may screw up the fit for you.. I used the plugs that were on them when they cam and may try the beehive ones because of a review I read by another rider.. However, reluctant to screw up a good thing. In sum, great sound and they stay put in your ears.
Pros:
The sound is great and they stay in your ears.I would recommend this item to a friend.
good choice
By steven from beaumont texas on June 5, 2010
these head phones jam out and are really comfortable. i have had bose and shure head phones these are by far worth the money
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good earphones
By Kirk from Juneau on May 29, 2010
After break in...which it definitely needs...the mids and highs are just fine..I find it lacking in the base area..I did try many tips to get the best seal..which really helps..my other buds are e-530's..I probably should have got the westone 3's for more base....
Pros:
The cord is wonderful as well as the comfort and fit
The mids and highs are fineCons:
They lack enough base response for my tasteI would recommend this item to a friend.
Westone 1
By James from NC on May 17, 2010
So far so good. Excellent noise exclusion. Good sound
I would recommend this item to a friend.
outstanding
By marcel from levis,quebec on May 13, 2010
i wish i could afford to upgrade,besides the bass that you eventually circonvent by adjusting your ear tips,i just can t imagine what the more expensive one would sound like
Pros:
mids and balance between high frequencies and mid onesCons:
bass that s a little hard to adjustI would recommend this item to a friend.
Awesome sound isolation and good sound
By Mark from Sydney on May 10, 2010
Westone 1 are awesome headphones. They are super comfortable. Great in the gym as they hang down the back of your head and therefore do not interfere with arm movements. Great when travelling on planes as they block at a significant amount of noise and I play relaxation music and can hear it perfectly without being distracted by the plane noise. They are great for exercise, there is absolutely no noise created by movement of the cord, this is a major plus compared to other models that have severe cord rustle (Sennheiser for example!) Overall, the sound quality is good. I will definitely be buying other models when the time arises.
Pros:
Sound isolation is awesome.
No cord rustleI would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
Great points Mark. I find the same thing at the gym where my arms are always free and no cords are in the way.Good
By Yong from Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 9, 2010
Its very comfortable and well made, im lovin it!
lucky to find this website, good service nice product and price.
thanks!
Pros:
the quality in sound and struture
many acessories includedCons:
i like heavy metal and this earphone isnt the better for this kind of music :pI would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
Yong,
Obrigado!Great Fit, Great Comfort, Questionable Sound.
By Eric from Fort Lee, NJ on April 21, 2010
I am still trying to make up my mind about these earphones. My last two sets of earphones were Shure, both had great sound but fit and comfort were lacking. When evaluating the Westone headphones I was not sure if I should buy the Westone 1 or Westone 2 and think I may have made the wrong choice. I am not a person who is trained in the language necessary to describe what is wrong, but a number of songs that I listen to frequently just sound "off".
Pros:
Fit and Comfrot.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Westone 1
By fred ackerman from silver spring, maryland on April 17, 2010
Well built with good quality wires. The variety of different shaped ear foams is a good idea. I ended up using two different size foams for left and right ears; it took some time. It also took some time for the earphones to "break in" and give their best sound (normal for audio products.) The Westone 1 is comfortable and sound was better than the standard Apple (free) earphone. Apple deserves credit for good earphones. The Westone 1 was not amazingly
better, Still, it was well worth the money.
Pros:
See aboveCons:
See aboveI would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
Hi Fred,
Thanks for the review.
I will bet with you that 10 days from now you will find the Westone 1 amazingly better than the Apple earphones :))
Balanced armature driver earphones will never sound their best in the first few days.
Let us know if you need any help.Best earphones, hands down.
By KO from Scottsdale, AZ on April 12, 2010
I am a skeptic. I have owned several sets of in-ear produscts in the past (including Bose, Sony noise cancelling, and others). I travel by plane and motorcycle and these earphones are simply amazing. They are comfortable, have a wide range of included earpieces, have a great tangle-free cord, and best of all, they work even better inside a helmet.
Pros:
In-ear fit, completely occlusive foam earpieces (freakishly isolating), great sound quality, amazing price, cool carrying case.Cons:
Nothing.I would recommend this item to a friend.
THESE SOUND GREAT...
By richard from Atlanta on March 31, 2010
Took a while to get the right ear plug size , but once found they sound great .
Pros:
Great for the gymCons:
noneI would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent sound
By Rudy from New York on March 31, 2010
definitely better than Bose in earphone.. but the volume control cord was not functioning and returned the cord to factory for repair. 1 week later i receive a fixed one =) excellent service and quality
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Definitely a "burn-in" period until excellence is heard
By Domenic from Nashville, Tn on March 30, 2010
So I purchased Westone 1 Earphones based solely on the recommendations on this site. Before stumbling across this site, I'd never even heard of the brand. Initially, I thought I'd been had. The bass was practically non-existent and there was no thick, rich sound. I tried every single one the the earpieces and found the biggest foam earpieces to be the best fit, but there were times I couldn't get a good seal with my left ear (I have VERY large ears). It seemed like the rubber earpieces fit alot better but the sound was thin and weak with them; at least initially. After struggling with the foam eartips for another week I tried the rubber ones again, on a whim. The sound was spectacular! Deep echo sounds could be heard where appropriate and natural, effective bass was now the norm. After another week the sound improved even more with these headphones. I say there is a burn in period because there is really no technique to using the rubber earphones and the sound still improved dramatically. These are the best earphones I've ever had.
Pros:
great cord
great sound
great depth
great powerI would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent in all respects aside from weak bass
By Wilkey from Bear, Delaware on March 25, 2010
Let's start with the obvious. This is a balanced armature, single-driver earphone so one might expect weak bass...which is exactly what I got. If you like a balanced, presentation with acceptable loudness compensation, you most likely will be disappointed. I was, initially because like many others, I started out with dynamic driver earphones. If you're a bass-head, stay far away as these phone will not fit your needs. However, the advice given by EPS to give it a week's trial does work...by virtue of recalibrating you to accept the weak lower registers. They don't sound any better after that time, you simply get used to the sound. If I switch to my dynamic phones, the difference is like night and day. But, for the fit, the mid and upper register quality of sound, I can live with it. I'm not ecstatic, but I can live with it. Playing 256kb rips on an iPhone is not an audiophiles' endeavor so I don't need better definition in the high's. I would, however, appreciate more punch in the lows. So I guess in the end analysis, these phones get 4 stars for audio quality, build quality, and mid-high frequency performance. Deduction of one star strictly for weak bass irrespective of the fact that it is a BA design.
Pros:
Excellent clarity of sound. Comfortable fit. Small, unobtrusive earphone body that snuggles into ear cup. Excellent fit and finish.Cons:
Weak bass.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
Just a reminder of the in-ear rule:
good seal = good bass
weak seal = weak bass
excellent seal = excellent bassBest earphones I've ever purchased
By Gary from Columbus, OH on March 24, 2010
These are by far the most expensive earphones I've ever had. It was hard for me to spend $140 for earphones but I was sick and tired of cheap ones. These are very comfortable and the small profile fits well in your ear. I like the way the cord wraps behind your ear and goes down your back - they stay out of the way. The different eartips really sound and feel different. The foam ones block out a ton of noise and give the best bass response, although I think the trebles suffer a bit. The plastic and rubber ones give better treble response, but noticeably less bass, and they don't block out near as much outside noise. I am pretty happy with these and am glad I purchased them.
Pros:
Small profile, good sound, twisted pair cord is less likely to get tangled up.Cons:
I think the trebles could be just a little bit betterI would recommend this item to a friend.
Best set of earbuds for motorcycle riding
By Hector Marquez from Chino Hills, Ca. on March 15, 2010
I bought the Westone 1's a couple of months back. I waited to write a review because I had originally read that it takes a little time to get used to. When I first put them on my first impression was that there wasn't enough sound or mainly bass. But then I realized how clear they were. You hear every sound that was recorded on the songs playing. Then I realized that some of the songs I had were just not good recordings hence the lack of bass. But I bought these puppy's to listen to when I ride.
I ride a Big Dog Chopper w/Vance & Hines pipes and no baffles. Needles to say it's loud. I wear an open face helmet and would typically get a lot of wind noise from my $30 headphones I originally had. The first time I rode and I knew these were for me (using the triple flange sleeves). I didn't get any wind noise and the sound was excellent. It seams as if they sealed when I started to ride and the bass was no longer an issue. They definitely make riding awesome!!
And when I get off I don't have that ringing in my ears that I would get before. I would say that these buds will help to save your hearing even if you don't listen to anything just having them in your ears will cut the wind noise. Plus you still hear the outside world enough for safety. They are not noise canceling.
They are worth the money.
Pros:
Comfortable fit
great ear pieces
great sound and wind blocking for motorcycle ridingI would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent sound, good price
By Tom Nelson from Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 14, 2010
It took awhile to find which earpieces worked best. Once that was sorted out, the sound is clear and well-defined, with excellent high and midrange. Bass is a little weak but still much better than stock earbuds. The little hard storage case rocks too.
Pros:
Sound quality, styling, cord, storage caseCons:
Bass could be stronger. For iPod use, must plug in through a volume-control adapter, adding weight to the cord and another thing that can come unplugged.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Merchant Response:
Hi Tom, Thanks for the review! The volume control adapter is an option that you may or not use with the iPod, but it's not necessary. For stronger bass make sure you have a good seal. If not you can try the PA910 Large eartips.Finally! Earphones that STAY in my ears!
By BellaBike from Greensboro, NC on March 3, 2010
After a long hunt, and a lot of discarded earphones, I have found the ones that stay in my ears through any kind of athletic activity. The Westone 1's have really nice cording - not the sticky weird stuff found on Sennheiser's - and they don't have that strange shorter left side cord. Both earpieces hang evenly from the main cord. The cording has the proper weight to not fly around, but doesn't get hung on clothing and pull the phones from your ears. The Westone 1's come with a ton of different plug tips, so there's one in there that will fit your ears. The ones that came on mine fit just fine. Just roll them between your fingers to squish them, then insert into ears and let them expand to fit your ear canal. Works like a charm! Also, twist the phones a little until they are seated in the center cavity of your outer ear. Do it in front of a mirror the first time so you can see where they're suppose to sit in your ears. The sound is great, although I'm not an audiophile - and these completely block outside noise. The most important thing for me is that they STAY IN MY EARS throughout my workout. The Westone 1's certainly do! This includes, running, jumping rope !!, walking, weightlifting (lot of bending over), bouncing around on a bosu ball, and cycling.
Pros:
Twisted, non-sticky cording
Large variety of plug tips provided for custom fit
Block all outside noise
Good audio sound
Stay in the ear through strenuous activityCons:
Nothing, yet.I would recommend this item to a friend.
pretty good
By Jeheziel Nunez from Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 19, 2010
These Westone earphones are pretty good. I have the monster turbines and the Turbines just sound better and much more clear overall, i mean the sound difference is very minor but the westone does have a louder sound than the turbines. i also dont like the ear tips that come with these. the foamy eartips can get annoying. if you accidentally squeez the tips you have to wait like 2 minutes before that return to their original form. it is high quality foam but i dont get why its need for an earphone. the only tips i like are the plastic in ear 3 bud tips, earphones should go in the ear so you have the best sound getting in, those are the only tips that provide that. but the quality plastic of those eartips isnt that great, its not soft enough so it doesnt suction in your ear so they kinda slide out. the only thing i like about these is that they are tangle free and they are easier to work out with them on compared to the turbines, also im not sure how long the product lasts i.e how many months before you have to get new ones through your warranty but the cables on these westone seem thinner but the plastic shielding feels more durable than the turbines. ive had the turbines less than a year and have gone through 2 pairs. i also like the packaging and extras for the westone than for the turbines. better carrying case too.
Pros:
quality, fit, accessories, warranty.Cons:
sound is a bit lacking for its price.I would recommend this item to a friend.
powerfull
By Samuel Kogan from Mexico city on February 17, 2010
I find them very comfortable, the sound and bass response nice. The only thing I dislike it is that once I start sweating during exercise, they keep moving in the ear, so constantly I have to pressure them.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good earphone quality, great customer service from Westone but not suitable for gym use
By Gavin from Australia on February 9, 2010
The first Westone 1 earphones failed after two sessions at the gym. It seems they don't like high humidity conditions - after a few days of non-use they started working again. Westone replaced them quickly- excellent customer service. But the replacement has the same issue. I love the sound isolation (can't hear the screaming spin class instructor), the sound quality is good (although I tested them against my Bose Noise Cancelling over-ear head phones and thought the sound from the Bose was substantially better. So while the Westone 1 is very good it's not nearly up to the standard of the Bose - mind you the Bose is not really appropriate for the gym. If you want great sound isolation ,good sound reproduction the Westoen 1 is a good choice provided you don't plan to use it at the gym.
Pros:
Excellent sound isolation, good sound qualityCons:
not suitable for high humid conditions common in intensive gym work out sessionsMerchant Response:
Dear Gavin, I wear my Westone 3 (same construction) every day to the gym and we are in Florida, which is highly humid and I never experienced that.
The drivers will stop working for a while IF water gets inside the nozzle which never really happens when they are inserted inside your ear because people usually don't sweat from their ear canals out. Usually from the top of the head down, chest, etc.
What may be happening is you sweating and removing the earphones from your ear and while they are hanging against a soaked t-shirt or just by hanging out, sweat might be dripping inside the nozzle. Anthony wears his Westone 3 every weekend with his jet ski and before that he used the Westone 1 and he never had any problems. Check out the video here: http://www.earphonesolutions.com/westone-3-at-65mph-jetski.html
At any rate, please let us know if that was the case. The other little thing that will help your situation is the "Monitor Saver" which pulls the humidity from inside the earpieces: http://www.earphonesolutions.com/mosaforallin.html
All you have to do is leave the earpieces inside overnight. They only cost $9.99 :)Great value, good sound
By Don from Canada on February 8, 2010
I picked these up as a set better suited for physical activities, and I've been quite pleased.
For a single driver set of IEM, they sound very good. The wires are very flexible and quiet. The fit is extremely comfortable (best fitting/comfortable set of 'phones I've used). The actual monitors are quite small and getting a hold of them to insert can be tricky.
Comparing directly with my Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Pros (original edition w/replaceable wires) they don't quite sound as good, to be expected. The bass is a bit weak, and the detail level isn't quite there. They also aren't quite as sensitive, so a bit of a volume boost was required.
The posts were a lot longer (and seemed to be a bit more fragile) than the UEs.
For a set to be used on the move, they are definitely suited to that purpose.
I got them for for $139USD. Ordered them on a Sunday night, got them in under 2 weeks shipped to Canada.(free shipping, no duty/tax!)
Pros:
Price
Good sound
Extremely comfortable
Lightweight
Quiet/flexible wires
Suitable for physical activity
Lots of earpiecesCons:
A bit weak in bass and detail - as expected w/single driver
The finish of the wire seemed a bit cheapI would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent Earbuds
By Jim from Renton, Washington on February 6, 2010
I bought these earbuds so I can listen to the radio while falling asleep, so comfort while sleeping is very important to me. These earbuds are very comfortable and they sound great. This is my second pair however, since the first pair quit working after about one year. The foam inserts are better on this pair too. The ones on the first pair fell apart after about six months of usage and I was unable to find any replacements for them. The price, about $100, seemed high to me and I resisted paying that much but I was afraid anything cheaper would be unbearable to wear all night. So I bought a pair of Denon AH-C252K earbuds for about $35 for comparison purposes. The sound quality for talk radio is equivalent. The plastic inserts are not quite as comfortable but they are acceptable. The buds protrude from my ear more than the Westone pair, but this has not proven to be uncomfortable either. The wire on the Westone is more pliable than the Denon, making it almost not noticeable if I accidentally lay on it. I like these earbuds but will not purchase them again since they are so expensive.
Pros:
great sound
comfortable shape
comfortable foam inserts
pliable wireCons:
expensive
premature failureMostly great
By Nancy from Colorado on February 2, 2010
The quality of the sound is excellent. Overall very happy with the purchase.
Pros:
Great sound. Multiple sizes and styles of eartips. Nice travel case. Comfortable.Cons:
Once they are in, the earphones are undetectable, light and fine. It does take a bit of effort to get them in correctly.Very nice!
By Dan from Burlington, Vt on January 29, 2010
I was a little unimpressed at first, but once I cycled through all the tips and found the right set, it all fell into place. Bass is tough to get until you find the right tips! Everything is very clear! Love these earphones!
Pros:
Comfortable!
Durable. Nice case and accessories. Crystal clear.Cons:
Wish the cord was replaceable. Have to spend more if you want that option I guess.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Westone 1 Earphones
By Patrick Ballou from Arvada, CO on January 28, 2010
With the many styles & sizes of ear plugs I'm still having a hard time finding one that is comfortable (fits). These earphones are not as impressive as I thought they would be for the price. Would not recommend them to a friend.
Pros:
LightweightCons:
The earplug does not fit my ear. Sound is no better than my $30 Koss headphones.Merchant Response:
Dear Patrick, once you get the fit right, the sound will follow. At first bass will always be shy with in-ear earphones until you find the right eartip that will provide the correct seal to your ear canal size. But it's perfectly normal to take 7-10 days to get it right.Westone 1
By Charlie from TEXAS on January 28, 2010
I have really enjoyed these earbuds. They have clear sound and are very comfortable
Cons:
A little clearer right and left designationMore than Expected
By RabbitResearch from SLC, UT USA on January 26, 2010
I have had them a month now - having read all the hype out there on everything in this price range, I am really happy with the Westone 1. They sound incredible, are sleek, and are very comfy to wear. I am not new to head phones but semi-new to ear buds - my third set. These are just great. I can run with these and they stay very secure (marathon training - no adjustments needed mid-run). During air travel overseas last week, they were very isolating. They work great with my iPhone. If I lost, them I would buy them again in a second. One added plus - they do not stick out from my ears so wearing with a winter hat is comfy. Others I saw looked like a knit cap could push in on them - ouch! Oh, my Westone 1's blow my Shure 115's away if that helps anyone in both sound and fit.
Pros:
great price
great sound
great fit
great case
Cons:
none yetI would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent
By S from New York, New York on January 18, 2010
These are great for the price--balanced sound, very lightweight, yet super sturdy. Fit like a glove, extremely comfortable & easy to forget they're in your ear. The cable is great--it really is designed to minimize noise when it rubs against your clothes. The sound is very balanced & easy to enjoy. These are my favorites to use in the gym, highly recommended.
Pros:
Lightweight
Super fit
Great cable
All kinds of ear tips, including several Comply Tip sizesCons:
NoneExcellent Product Overall
By Daniel from Northern Virginia on January 18, 2010
Great quality for the money. Great low range and excellent midrange. Durable, comfortable, good volume control. Good response. Great carrying case.
Pros:
hard carrying case, fit well, great soundI would recommend this item to a friend.
The best earphones for running period!!!
By Brad Starr from tucson,AZ on January 13, 2010
Finally, NO MORE THUMPING! These are unlike all the pretenders that claim to be noise cancelling and high quality. These actually work with NO THUMP!. Those that run know what I am talking about. The sound is excellent as well.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Westone 1 Earphones
By David from Statesville, NC on January 11, 2010
These earphones were billed to be super comfortable. I couldn't agree more. They are the most comfortable earphones I have ever used. They are perfect for going to the gym. There are times when I forget I have them in. This is third pair I have purchased. I have given both my children one of these Westone 1's, and they are big fans, too!
Pros:
Super comfortable
Great sound
Lots of ear bud choicesCons:
NoneI would recommend this item to a friend.
Where's The Bass
By Brian from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 7, 2010
I wanted to ugrade my iem and after long searches on the interweb i found earphone solutions and was reading how much you love westone products and the such so before diving into the um3 i decided to give the westone 1's a try and sound quality is great but there is no bass are the 3's the same way. I will never find out because i do not want to drop $400 to find out.
Pros:
excellent wire best i have seen on any iem
over sound quality is pretty goodCons:
WHERE'S THE BASS??Merchant Response:
Hi Brian, Balanced armature driver earphones such as Shure, Westone, Ultimate Ears, etc, don't move air like dynamic drivers and for that reason you need a perfect seal in order to get the bass you are supposed to. That usually takes, on average, 7-10 days, as you need to try all the eartips that come with the earphones to get a good match between the eartips and your ear canal's anatomy. It's a one time process and it's worth! There will be a huge difference in sound between the day you open the package and 7-10 days later. Call us for any more help :) 1-888-473-9661Westone 1
By Robert Granger from Calgary Alberta Canada on January 5, 2010
Good servise to Canada
Pros:
Good sound,and easy to useCons:
Tips for the ear,were very poor,none provided,would seal the ear,were can I buy better tips????I would recommend this item to a friend.
By Paul from CA on December 30, 2009
I Travel to China a lot & it is so comfortable to wear this ear bud that I don't even want to take it off! You will not find a better all-around product for the price that will keep sound noise cancelation that took me by surprise with this quality. To find a carrying case with all these accessories is unheard of these days.
Pros:
Cannot hear others talking on the bus. All of the outside sound is wiped away. All i hear is the music!Cons:
To read the "L" or "R" on the earphones.Cord length . I would recommend this item to a friend.
Product as described
By Tim from St. John's, NL on December 13, 2009
Buy these headphones. You will not find a better all-around product for the price. I have dealt with Westone Customer service and they are on top of their game.
Pros:
Stellar sound, very responsive to EQ. great silicone tips alongside the complys. sleek and SEXY appearance. Warranty.Cons:
Wires show aesthetic flaws, though this is no reason to believe that they are not as long-lasting as earphonesolutions claims. Some wire-fray near the jack, and slight separation of wound wires near the monitors.I would recommend this item to a friend.
By William from Green Spring, WV on December 13, 2009
Great earphones and easy to install into the ear.
Pros:
Light weight, great soundI would recommend this item to a friend.
By frank i. from San Francisco, Ca. on December 1, 2009
Great sound. It reminds me of the old days of searching for great stereo speakers. I can hear all the instruments!
Pros:
Cannot hear others talking on the bus. All of the outside sound is wiped away. All i hear is the music!Cons:
hard for me to read the "L" or "R" on the earphones. Not a big issue but I have to fumble with them each time I wear them. Paint the letters so the right and left are easily identifiable.I would recommend this item to a friend.
By Geoff from Nashville, TN on December 1, 2009
After having my dog bite off and eat (Yuk!) the earpieces of both of my rather expensive Shure ear buds, I decided to try a different company. Who knows, maybe my dog had a something against Shure. So, after a lot of comparison, particularly frequency response, price and product review, I settled on the Westone 1's.
At first I was a bit taken aback by the cord. The twisted cable didn't wind up nice and neat like a normal cable but I was soon able to get it stretched out and all the kinks worked out of it.
Right out of the box the fit was perfect. In fact I still have to reach up once in a while to make sure they aren't falling out - now that's comfortable!
The sound quality really took me by surprise. Especially given the price. Everything I listen to seems more open and even across the spectrum. No hyped frequencies. They sound absolutely beautiful! Nothing compared to my old Shure units. Another unexpected benefit was that they were a lot louder than my other ear buds. I found myself actually turning down the music. It was just the opposite before.
Bottom line, I love these things. The music that I'm familiar with has never sounded so good. As a recording engineer, the stuff I mix sounds like it's supposed to sound. Don�t buy these if you want hyped low end or want them to impart a certain tone to you music.
Pros:
Small and unobtrusive. Great fit and wonderful sound quality. Oh, and at a great price too!Cons:
I'd prefer a single cable as apposed to the twisted pair.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Product
By Angie from Philadelphia on November 30, 2009
The first pair of headphones that actually stay in my ears.
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Awesome!
By Dan from Dayton, OH on October 27, 2009
This is the first pair of good headphones I've ever bought (good being over $20) and they rock! I have always had trouble with ipod headphones falling out when working out.. what a pain that is. These headphones stay in no matter what and don't tug on your ears or feel uncomfortable.
Pros:
Great fit
Great sound reduction with foam isolation
Very light headphone cord
Come with a ton of interchangeable ear pieces (6 or 7 different kinds with some extra foam ones as well)Cons:
Expensive for a pair of headphones (they are a great value compared to others in the market but $130 is still a lot of $$ for headphones)I would recommend this item to a friend.
By Bill from Colorado on October 12, 2009
I get a great fit with these. They are the most comfortable ear buds I've ever used. The sound is fine for my purposes.
Pros:
Great fit
Comfort
Warm soundI would recommend this item to a friend.
Very comfortable, but weaker in bass
By Brian Shih from Houston, TX, USA on October 12, 2009
It is so comfortable to wear this earbud that I dont even want to take it off! However, comparing this one to Sennheiser CX380, the base performance is definitely weaker. In contrast, this one has a much balanced sound and better voice isolation ability.
Pros:
Comfortable
Clean sound quality
Great voice isolationCons:
Not enough bass
ear buds are not easy to clean. Great sound and small, but difficult to fit right, at least for me.
By Kevan from California on October 7, 2009
I've used In Ear Monitors (IEM's) for over 2 years now in the form of a set of Shure E2C's and a warranty replacement set of SCL2-K's. I bought the Westone1's to replace the SCL2-K's after the cord got damaged accidentally (the outstanding Shure warranty had expired). I've read many reviews from others who have tried IEM's and could not get good sound out of them. I had always suspected that those people had not taken the time to properly fit the IEM's to their ears. I found this particularly true with the Westone1's.
I primarily wear IEM's under a full face helmet while riding my motorcycle. It is particularly important to get a good fit in this situation because of the high noise levels associated with motorcycling. A poor fit not only diminishes the quality of music in a quiet environment but allows outside noise through in a loud environment.
I almost returned the Westone1's because of this fitment issue. I tried all of the supplied fit sleeves and couldn't seem to get as much sound isolation as my previous Shure IEM's.
Well, I was able to repair the cable on my Shures and find a set of sleeves that gave a good fit for me on the Westone1's. I compared the two, side by side, using my Creative Zen MP3 player, same songs, same volume, in a quiet environment. The Westone1's are much more efficient (more volume at the same setting) and are brighter, with better imaging than the Shures. The Westone1's also give nearly the same bass response as the Shures.
The low profile of the Westone1's is very welcome for my use under a helmet as I was finding some discomfort with the Shures on long rides. This was probably due to two things; the larger size of the Shures and I was probably using one size too large fit sleeve.
I think the cause of my fit problem with the Westone1's is the angle of the sound "nozzle". I think my ear canal is more aligned with the angle of the Shure nozzle than the Westone nozzle.
Pros:
Size
Imaging
Clarity
Efficiency
CablesCons:
Isolation
Finding the right fitI would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent for the price
By Matt Edwards from Texas on September 30, 2009
I've had 2 different models of Shure audio in-earphones and was dissatisfied by the lack of balance, not to mention comfort. These are, by far, the most comfortable earphones and the sound is exceptional for the price! I use them for personal listening as well as professional use in a recording studio. I work with studio monitors all day and these are my new favorites. The cord could be a little longer for the studio environment, but for personal listening it is actually easier to manage. If this is the quality of Westones entry level earphones, I'm curious to know how the Westone 3's are better and what they must sound like! Truly exceptional engineering.
Pros:
Price
Comfort (perfect)
Sound balance
Sound reproduction
Cord managementCons:
Cord length (not critical)I would recommend this item to a friend.
