Westone 2 or Westone 3's?
I'm after a pair of nice IEM's and have decided to go for a pair of Westones, but not sure which to go for. I've read great things about the Westone 2's, but liking electronic music, I've heard people say they can be a light on bass. But I've also heard that they are described as being neutral sounding with suffiecient bass. I would not descirbe myself as a basshead, but do prefer the bass to be present and not overpowering. I've heard amazing things about the Westone 3's, but have also heard people describe these a thick and bloated, which is not what I'm after.
Can anyone help?
It really depends on what you are looking for. I personally like the more bulky headphones that fit on tighter, so I would go with the Westone 3's
Well, in the end I decided to go for a pair of Etymotic HF5's, based on reviews and price.
I was a bit wary as I like dance/electronic music and wondered if they would be bassy enough, given then they are a single BA. I was able to get a good seal pretty easily using the smaller flanged tips (the ones that they came fitted with) and I find the bass has just the right weight. It doesn't dominate the sound and I really like the fact that everything is there, but balanced, making them easy to listen to. The treble is crisp but certainly not ear-splitting. As a lot of reviews state, the separation is excellent. I'm still burning them in (I have read that they do need quite a bit) but so far, I'm extremely impressed.
Before they arrived, I did consider investing in a pair of custom tips if I found I couldn't get on with the universal tips, but I can barely feel that they are there, so I've saved myself some cash! 
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Or can anyone recommend any alternatives? I want a well made, comfortableset of buds that have a clear and engaging sound.