Weston UM Pro 10 In-Ear Moving Iron Headphones Review

In 2013, Westone Weston updated the UM1/2/3 series of earphones, which correspond to UM pro 10 and UM pro 20/UM pro 30 respectively. The number of moving iron units is 1 and 2 respectively. And 3. Today's evaluation is UM pro 10 [hereinafter referred to as UM10], positioning is the upgrade model of UM1 [UM pro is the upgrade series of UM series], while the old model UM1 is also on sale, the price of UM10 is 700. Yuan Yuan is in the early stage, which is about 100 yuan higher than the price of UM1.

UM1 is the entry model for Westone moving iron earplugs. The translucent and colored plastic case design is more in line with the tastes of ordinary users and young users. The color and shape of the UM10 update is slightly adjusted. From the official picture, the UM10 seems to have a slightly smaller shape. Some, it is said that the wearing comfort will be improved. Since we have not used UM1, we can not make an accurate comparison evaluation.

The UM10 in our hands is a translucent blue plastic case, through which you can see a moving iron unit of a size that is not too small. This unit is much larger than the dual unit in the UE700 or the innovative Aurvana In-ear2. The single unit is also larger than the medium and high-pitched double unit volume used by W4R, UE900, etc. This indicates that it may have a different style from this type of moving iron unit [for example, compared with In-ear2].

The UM10 is priced at more than 700 yuan, but it should belong to the moving iron model of Westone. The update is based on the design of the changeable line. Its biggest role may not be used to upgrade the wire, but the connection method increases the reliability. Sexuality and flexible rotation angle between the cable and the earphone when wearing. As shown in the figure, the new UM10 interchangeable line design is similar to the UE900 previously tested. Unlike the traditional two-pin connection, the UM10 wire is inserted into the card slot. It can be rotated 360 degrees and the wearing comfort is improved.

The UM10 is different from the traditional in-ear headphones. The shape of the earphone casing designed in this way is more common in moving iron headphones. In the case of normal left and right channels, the UM10 is still worn on the wire, and the earphone is attached. The loop of the soft rubber earloop. The shape of the earphone can fit directly with the outer ear recess for better wearing stability and airtightness, which can reduce the stethoscope effect to a certain extent [including wire]. However, whether the wearing method is suitable or Comfortable and different from person to person.

The UM10 comes with a variety of different sizes of earphone plugs and a plastic storage box. This storage box is the same as the Weston high-end earphones. We introduced it during the W4R evaluation. The official introduction of this storage box has similar "three-proof" characteristics [ Waterproof, resistant to falling], as the price of the official website is still relatively expensive... At this point, Westone seems to be more kind than UE. Weston officially gives the main indicator of UM10 114dB sensitivity and 25 ohm impedance, frequency response range It is 20Hz-16kHz. It seems that it is rare to write the upper limit of the frequency response range below 20kHz. Perhaps the UM10 as a single-action iron unit does not reach a high level.

In order to better evaluate this headset, we have more than 150 hours of headset downtime. The difference between the headset and the headset is basically different. The sound quality and quality have been basically determined. The evaluation source is mainly portable player, iPhone 5s, iPod Classic, Vivo Xplay, etc. as the main reference. Contrast headphones we use UE600vi.

Overall impression : The overall sound of the Weston UM10 still maintains the neutral side of the Weston headphones. Because the whole sound is relatively light, the low-frequency sense is relatively small, which sounds more neutral than the W4R. The headphones are on the ordinary mobile phone. The sound source of the class is also very easy to drive. There is no softer and more meticulous feature of UE700 and Aurvana In-ear2. It sounds closer to the "old" moving iron style of UE600vi. The transient performance of the sound is better and the response is quick. But there is no "new" moving iron excellent resolution at high frequencies.

High-frequency performance : UM10 overall style is relatively balanced, I am afraid that the high-frequency part is a relatively short board of this headset. We are so evaluated, and did not see the official indicators and the pre-emptive impact [before listening, I have never seen the indicator]. UM10 high frequency is not bad overall, the sound does not have the delicate and soft feeling like In-ear2, but it is basically similar to the style of UE600vi. The high frequency of UM10 is more relaxed than UE600vi, the transient is better, the density is slightly Poor. The strange thing is that UM10 has a special burr feeling in the high frequency part of the high frequency. This sound is very similar to the high pitch of some cone speakers. I don’t know why it has similar performance on UM10. The high frequency of the cymbal is not harsh, but it will feel that the high frequency sound is not clean enough [not enough].

IF performance : UM10's IF sound is clean and the resolution is better. Compared with In-ear2 and UE700, it is more like "moving iron" headphones. The sound is not soft enough, but it is very positive. Compared with UE600vi, UM10's IF is slightly more obvious. Thin, but the whole sound is slightly wider. Under the big dynamic, the details of UM10 are better, the sound style is more youthful, and the UE600vi is obviously more full. With the sound source such as Xplay3s or iPhone5s, the performance of UM10 is slightly dry, and Under the Pride X5 or Xplay, the intermediate frequency will be relatively softer. From the music types such as pop music and vocals, the UE600vi still has better listening performance than UM10.

Low-frequency performance : UM10's low-frequency sense is relatively small, which is mainly compared with UE600vi, UE700 or some in-ear headphones. However, it still belongs to a relatively balanced range, although it is not small from the unit volume used by UM10. However, the performance of a unit to take care of "full frequency" is not what the moving iron unit is good at. The relatively light style of the UM10 may be quite different from many in-ear headphones, such as the sound E10, Vsonic VSD1, or even In-ear2. UE600vi and so on. However, the UM10 low frequency still shows a quick response, and a good control is suppressed by loud sound. The relatively larger problem is that the medium and low frequency is less sensitive and the sound does not sound full enough: for example, the voice lacks emotion and heavy feeling, not enough Soft, cello and other instruments are too dull. In this regard, UE600vi's performance should be balanced.

Summary: Westone UM10 update may be based more on appearance, connection lines, etc. At least from the sound performance, it is not like the performance of the new technology under the moving iron unit. Of course, because you have not used UM1, so here can not Completely determined. Select Logitech UE600vi as a reference, in fact, very suitable, from the sound details, quality, perhaps they belong to the older generation of moving iron headphones. UE600vi style is more heavy, while UM10 is more neutral, light .UM10 is relatively easy to drive, the sound field is slightly wider, but the high-frequency detail processing is more problematic, there are obvious and somewhat strange hairpins. UE600vi high-frequency transient is slightly weaker than UM10, but the intermediate frequency and low frequency are more full, people The sound performance is obviously better.

Of course, UE600vi as the vest of SF5, the original design of the headset is an old product; while UM10 has little change with respect to UM1, but it is a new product in 2013, and its appearance has also changed. Due to the price adjustment of UE600vi, UM10 obviously does not have too Cost-effective, and Logitech has always been cheaper than Weston. UM10 as a mobile phone with more than 500 yuan is obviously not very competitive in the face of such competing products.