Westone UM1 Single Driver True Fit Earphones

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3.5 stars
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)

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CNET Editors' Review

CNET Editors' Rating

3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
  • Reviewed by: Tim Gideon
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Edited by: Jasmine France

The good: The Westone UM1 Single Driver True Fit Earphones offer excellent clarity and ample low-end response. The headphones are also attractively designed.

The bad: The Westone UM1's earpiece covers aren't always as secure as they should be.

The bottom line: Westone's UM1 Single Driver True Fit Earphones are a fantastic set of in-ear headphones for audiophiles who lack the money (or desire) to buy an ultra-high-end model.

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Westone, maker of ear molds that are then used for earplugs for musicians and medical devices, also makes headphones--in a very similar business model to that of the venerable headphone/monitor company Ultimate Ears. The good news is that the company's UM1 Single Driver True Fit Earphones, a non-custom-fit in-ear model, are a great headphone set. We have very few gripes concerning the UM1, and none of them fall in the audio realm--listeners of a wide array of music should be pleased with these accurate, comfortable 'phones.

From a design standpoint, the Westone UM1 is an attractive set: A ... Expand full review

Westone, maker of ear molds that are then used for earplugs for musicians and medical devices, also makes headphones--in a very similar business model to that of the venerable headphone/monitor company Ultimate Ears. The good news is that the company's UM1 Single Driver True Fit Earphones, a non-custom-fit in-ear model, are a great headphone set. We have very few gripes concerning the UM1, and none of them fall in the audio realm--listeners of a wide array of music should be pleased with these accurate, comfortable 'phones.

From a design standpoint, the Westone UM1 is an attractive set: A braided black cable that's about 48 inches long meets with transparent plastic for the jack and the earpieces. Not as attractive but plenty comfortable are the orange foam earpieces that expand to make a secure fit when placed in the ear. Unfortunately, the fit is not always completely secure, and listeners might find themselves occasionally fiddling with earpieces to get them to stay in place. Extra ear covers, a cleaning pick, and a sturdy black carrying case are included.

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4.0 stars out of 19 user reviews

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  • 4 star: 6
  • 3 star: 2
  • 2 star: 0
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4.5 stars 8 of 8 users found this review helpful

"Worth every penny, and then some." By clarinetJWD

Pros excellent detail as well as bass, comfort vx rival products, virtually no microphonics

Cons soundstage iffy compared to circumaural headphones, high end roll-off

Summary The specifications for this product state that the frequency range for it begins at 40Hz. I used a tone generator, and discovered that it is actually ~27Hz, which explains the wonderful, tight bass. The high end begins to roll off at 16kHz, less than I would like, but higher than ... Expand full review

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  • Headphones Type: Headphones - Binaural
  • Product type: Headphones
  • Design: In-ear ear-bud

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