The Westone UM1 earbuds are the Westone UM2’s smaller brother. The primary variations embrace the actual fact The UM1 have one driver, whereas the UM2 have two drivers. And that the Westone UM1 is about twice cheaper than the UM2. However, this doesn’t imply that the earbud is of a decrease high quality. Coming from Westone, high quality is a given.
The UM1 has the usual frequency response of 40 Hz – 16 kHz. You may hear the meanest bass and the clearest mids and highs. Impendence can also be normal -25 ohms. In contrast to the opposite excessive finish Westone merchandise, the UM1 has one balanced full vary armature. Because of this one driver produces all of the sound. However they nonetheless sound nice.
The UM1 comes with a 50 inch twine. It’s a must to loop the UM1s behind your head and round your ear. Whereas this can be uncomfortable at first, you’ll get used to it. Just like the UM2s UM1 has a braided twine. It is a double edged sword. The braided twine is mild and versatile, but lacks aesthetic worth. Fashion sensible the UM1 could be very easy, as it’s fully clear, aside from the coloured earbuds and the twine.
Initially the Westone UM1 got here with Comfly ideas, however now they’ve been changed with Triple Flange ideas. It is a good alternative as Triple Flange ideas are extra comfy then the Comfly ideas. As with all earbuds ensure you can get match before you purchase. Nevertheless these earbuds, not like the UM2 ought to match all people. These earbuds don’t have two drivers and so are small.
Nicely, that ought to define a lot of the {hardware} specs of the Westone UM1, I’ll now share a few of my private expertise with this earbud. The very first thing that involves thoughts when sporting the Westone UM1 is consolation. In contrast to different manufacturers, the UM1 don’t irritate the ears after extend use. After preliminary use, you turn into so used to them that you simply overlook that they’re even there. The noise isolation is wonderful. I normally hearken to earbuds with my iPod quantity on at 30%, with the Westone UM1s I can drop it to fifteen% wireless earbuds B09YVHS7M3.
In comparison the UM1 to the UM2, the UM2 sounded higher. However not adequate to justify their $200 price ticket. In truth the UM1 sound very near the Westone UM2. The primary distinction is that the UM2 has barely higher bass. It is because the UM2 has a driver devoted simply to bass. Nevertheless this distinction is slight and until you heard different excessive finish earbuds, is unnoticeable. The Westone UM1 earbuds sound very clear, and I imagine their finest facet is their heat sounding midrange.
The Westone UM1 could be thought of an entry stage excessive finish earbud. You get nice high quality sound for an honest worth. The sound isn’t removed from the UM2. And the worth tag is suitable to many. In case you are seeking to substitute your default iPod earbuds and don’t wish to waste your time with different junk in the marketplace, these are the earbuds to decide on.