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Model: Westone W10 Single-Driver True-Fit Earphones with MMCX Audio & Bluetooth Cables
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Because these are an old, discontinued model that doesn't sell anymore and doesn't sound as good as countless modern Chi-fi (Chinese Hi-Fi) IEMs that are under $50.
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Are the ultimate ears tf10 still any good? The shell on mine cracked, didn't know if I should spend money to get them reshelled.
I'll always appreciate the TF10 for serving me well for years. I still have a TF10 in very good condition but never use it anymore.
It was an amazing IEM back when I bought it almost 13 years ago for $95, but it just doesn't compete with new IEMs these days. It still has good details and clarity but the bass is too weak for me. The cheap sub-$50 IEMs I've listed on the first page are so much better than the TF10s in sound quality. Go up to $100+ and TF10s sound like trash compared to new Chi-fi IEMs.
So no, I do not recommend getting a TF10 reshelled if it's broken, unless you truly love the sound of it and want to get it custom fitted/reshelled. It's just not worth it in my opinion. Spend that money on a good pair of new IEMs. There are so many much better options these days.
Last edited by Gambit16 September 24, 2023 at 09:30 AM.
I'll always appreciate the TF10 for serving me well for years. I still have a TF10 in very good condition but never use it anymore.
It was an amazing IEM back when I bought it almost 13 years ago for $95, but it just doesn't compete with new IEMs these days. It still has good details and clarity but the bass is too weak for me. The cheap sub-$50 IEMs I've listed on the first page are so much better than the TF10s in sound quality. Go up to $100+ and TF10s sound like trash compared to new Chi-fi IEMs.
So no, I do not recommend getting a TF10 reshelled if it's broken. Unless you truly love the sound of it and want to get it custom fitted. It's just not worth it in my opinion. Spend that money on a good pair IEMs. There are so many much better options these days.
In westone's defense, even if they are outpaced in raw sound quality per $ by chi fi these days I still go to mine for comfort and isolation. I can literally sleep with them on so I especially prefer my westones to any other earbuds, including my moondrop starfields, on a plane. I don't know the form factor of the options being posted here but westones sit "flat" against my inner ear. I have an older two driver version but I bet this one sounds great for 50 bucks.
I have never flown more than 5 hours one way and have a trip coming up where I will be spending 25+ hours in the air each way, while I do have two pairs of over ear noise cancelling headphones you just made me think about snagging these so I can rest my head comfortably on the plane.
honestly i order because of the bluetooth wire lol i own a w60 but never try bluetooth becasue it cost 100 for it .. 50 buck come with w10 and bluetooth guess is a steal for me
I got it for the bluetooth cable. I have a W80 and a Shure 315 with an MMCX connector that should get used with that BT cable.
Plus it seems like it can doubles as an IEM neck straps, when need to remove it from the ear briefly and don't want them to be hanging low
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Simgot EW200.
I also like Blon Z300 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza. Both are $30-$35 (under $30 on sale) but their sound quality is worth at least twice that much to me.
Tanchjim One DSP is good too and even cheaper.
Like I said, there is countless other options under $50 but those are my personal top picks.
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It was an amazing IEM back when I bought it almost 13 years ago for $95, but it just doesn't compete with new IEMs these days. It still has good details and clarity but the bass is too weak for me. The cheap sub-$50 IEMs I've listed on the first page are so much better than the TF10s in sound quality. Go up to $100+ and TF10s sound like trash compared to new Chi-fi IEMs.
So no, I do not recommend getting a TF10 reshelled if it's broken, unless you truly love the sound of it and want to get it custom fitted/reshelled. It's just not worth it in my opinion. Spend that money on a good pair of new IEMs. There are so many much better options these days.
It was an amazing IEM back when I bought it almost 13 years ago for $95, but it just doesn't compete with new IEMs these days. It still has good details and clarity but the bass is too weak for me. The cheap sub-$50 IEMs I've listed on the first page are so much better than the TF10s in sound quality. Go up to $100+ and TF10s sound like trash compared to new Chi-fi IEMs.
So no, I do not recommend getting a TF10 reshelled if it's broken. Unless you truly love the sound of it and want to get it custom fitted. It's just not worth it in my opinion. Spend that money on a good pair IEMs. There are so many much better options these days.
Thanks!
Plus it seems like it can doubles as an IEM neck straps, when need to remove it from the ear briefly and don't want them to be hanging low