Elite Series FAQs

What colors are available for my Elite Series monitors?

Standard colors for Elite Series monitors are beige, light brown (tan), medium brown, dark brown and clear. Many other colors and finishes are available for no extra charge.

We also offer our Custom Art Shop service, which allows us to create monitors with virtually any possible look on the faceplate. Choose from designs in our online library or send us your band's logo. Let us make your monitors look as great as they sound!

Additional customization is available subject to the constraints of the anatomy of each individual human ear and the processes used to build in-ear musicians' monitors. Pricing and turnaround time for extreme custom orders will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

What are the advantages of custom fit in-ear musicians' monitors over universal fit in-ear musicians' monitors?

In a word… fit! The ES1, ES2, and ES3 are custom made to exactly fit the outer and inner parts of your ear. They are designed to fit flush with the outer portion of your ear to be less obtrusive (they don't stick out), and to provide a more secure fit.

The UM1 and UM2 universal fit in-ear musicians' monitors have been ergonomically designed to fit almost any ear, but the monitor will orient itself differently in each person's ear. As a result, when wearing a universal fit monitor, most people will find it to be more obtrusive and not quite as secure as a custom fit monitor. The UM1 and the UM2 are perfect for bands that have rotating members, for musicians' who are on a budget or for session players who need in-ear musicians' monitors but don't have their own.

What is the difference between the ES1, the ES2 and the ES3? What situations do they fit best?

The ES1 is our entry-level completely custom musicians' monitor with a heat sensitive canal portion, which softens as it warms to your body temperature. The ES1 is a single driver (speaker) custom monitor with a removable cable that allows it to be replaced if damaged. It is ideal for budget-sensitive musicians' who want a completely custom monitor. The ES1 is great for vocalists because of its flat, crystal clear response. Horn players prefer the ES1 because of the way it handles their instrument's frequencies, giving it a more natural sound.

The ES2 is our professional level dual driver (two speaker) custom monitor. Like the ES1, it is completely custom with the same "body softening" canal and replaceable cable. Bass players and drummers love the low-end response, but vocalists and guitar players rave about the high frequencies they get from the ES2. With its crisp highs and incredible lows, the ES2 gives you the consummate performance that you expect from a professional level musicians' monitor.

The ES3 is made to the same exacting standards as the ES1 and ES2 The ES3 offers what no other in-ear musicians' monitor on the market does. Designed with guitar players and vocalists in mind, the ES3 utilizes a true three-way crossover that brings to life the mid-range that has been missing from IEMs without sacrificing the lows and the highs. Vocalists will find that, when compared to other IEMs, the ES3 improves vocal range clarity. With the ES3 in the line-up, there is finally an IEM to meet every taste and style.

How can I purchase a pair of Elite Series in-ear musicians' monitors?

Because impressions of your ears are required to make the custom earpieces for your Elite Series in-ear musicians' monitors, you need to visit a hearing care professional to have your impressions taken. Make sure you ask for Westone Elite Series in-ear musicians' monitors by name. Once your impressions have been taken, your hearing care professional will send us your impressions and place your order. Using your impressions, we will create your pair of custom Elite Series in-ear musicians' monitors. We will send the monitors back to your hearing care professional who will help you with fit and care issues.