10% increase in pricing is definitely insufficient to cover the cost of the wedding ceremony and dinner. Will have to be a 30% increase in prices for all products.

If u guys want me to do that I will do it

My thanks to Yuheng for keeping me updated on the arrival of the Westone 4. I finally did the comparo between the Westone 4 and Shure 535 and decided that the former had a wider soundstage and better separation. They also felt less tiring to listen to. So in the end, to pair with my HM-601...







Fantastic service by the Jaben team and thanks for being so accommodating!

This post has been edited by lanatir: Mar 1 2011, 09:22 PM

The IEM looks a bit different than Westone's traditional design.
How much are they going for?

Awesome pictures there!
Perhaps a review if you have the time?

This post has been edited by MrJinggles: Mar 1 2011, 09:25 PM

thanks guys. sticker price is RM1750. will find time and the right words to do a light review soon

Btw, is the HM601 the 2GB version or the 8GB version?

2GB

You got the early version.
I'm getting the 8GB one soon. Already paid for it, and am now waiting for it to arrive. Can't wait, although I have no IEM to test it out with ATM.

There is two line of IEM that westone produces. One is the 'westone' series while another is 'UM' series. The westone series design will look like this type.

There's no difference between the newer and older HM601 aside from the internal storage right? When will Jaben stock the 8GB version?

They look just a bit stubby and 'fat' compared to the 3 and 2.

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Added on March 1, 2011, 10:27 pmOh, so jaben don't have 8GB yet?
So I will be getting the 2 GB la.
Oh well, no bother, I have a 16GB SD card lying around the house.

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Added on March 1, 2011, 10:35 pmOh hey, and it should arrive tomorrow!

This post has been edited by tunertoobe: Mar 1 2011, 10:46 PM

Ok here are some quick impressions with the Westone 4 after a night of listening to it. Take note I am not a detail and flat response freak. I like my music to be warm and coloured (hence IEMs such as the e-Q7 does not suit me - tried it, didn't like it). I have been using Hippo VBs (middle plate) for the past month and was definitely impressed by the robustness of the bass on the Hippos. However, it did not tackle the higher frequencies as much as I would like. Instruments would get muddled and vocals felt a bit further in the background.

Used the following for my impressions
DAP - Hifiman HM-601
Music - Andrea Bocelli, Alessandro Safina, KPOP, 80s music, Cai Qin, Rihanna, Sting

What I liked about the Westone 4
- good soundstage but needs a higher volume level to bring it out
- imaging and instrument separation
- almost no trouble with the trebles and not too bright
- smooth and balanced vocals

In comparison, I also tried out the Shure 535 for about 10 minutes at Jaben. I did find the 535 to be more aggressive upfront. Initially I actually liked the 535 more but after a few minutes, I did find the Westone to be less taxing to the ears. The 535 had a hint more trouble at separating the instruments and the higher frequencies were a bit too bright for my liking. The soundstage and imaging of the 535 was a bit inferior to the Westones imho. On the other hand, I did like the fit and the build quality of the 535 more.

Fyi, I did not burn in the Westone 4 and though balanced armature IEMs should not need it, wondering if it will change for the better in time.

I would like to say thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you, to all the people at Jaben Malaysia. Fast and reliable. Just received my HM-601 today. I was very happy. I was restless at work because I wanted to try my baby Hifiman out.

Amazing little thing that is.

Hi, i have some question to ask. Does jaben sell the silicone ear guide that audeo pfe have? And does it fit the cable of triplefi? because i dowan the cable to break very fast and to get a replacement.

A quick review perhaps?

Only have my 'friend's' PL50 with me ATM(I sold it to him but I still have it with me ).
With the PL50, bass was actually a bit punchier than I expected, and that came without having to crank up the volume or any EQing(which I used to do to get a decent impact out of these). bass was tight, controlled and realistic. Electric guitars sound full, vocals are sweet. Also I can now hear subtle details that was once very hard to hear, like the singer's voice that echoes, backup singers that used to be overshadowed by instruments. It does separate all those sounds and place them really well, which makes detailing a bit easier. They say it has a rolled off high end, and I tend to agree, but not to the point of annoyance or losing in resolution. Overall it was warm and pleasant, definitely no regrets. And I'm not saying this to make myself feel better about it because of the price I paid for it. It really does sound wonderful.

And that's it. I got sick of critical listening in just a short while and started enjoying it.

Oh, I used it till it ran out of juice to make any sound, but screen was still able to be turned on. That produces a deafening shriek. It wasn't a sudden loudness, it progresses from soft to loud. Freaked me out a bit, kinda like a banshee approaching near my face. Oh and it gets warm when playing music.

This post has been edited by tunertoobe: Mar 4 2011, 01:13 AM

Nice nice review... Maybe in later time he could post the full review on the headjam.org

yes we do have.

Ooo... LoL. That's funny

I just want to testify what a wonderful experience I had to Jaben's store today. It was my first time there, and being a newbie, I was kinda intimidated actually when I went thru the door. All around were hi-fi freaks who were testing big-@$$ cans on their heads. And here I was, coming from someone who does not know how to differentiate between a monkey singing and a cow mooing.

But I was surprised, I told the guy (sorry, I didn't get ur name) my requirements, and they were quick to give me exactly what I needed, even I myself did not even know that is what I want! I tested the Koss Porta Pro and the Senheiser 238 (I think), both which fits my requirement of punchy bass, small and under RM300. He let me have my time to properly go thru the audition, and I finally settled for the Koss.

Thanks for making me feel like a real customer, although I am not a big spender! A++ seller!! ;-)

Is the Westone4 as sibilant as its predecessor?