NEW Westone UM3X Ear Canal Monitors for Musicians could be the best thing for iPod playback?
Apr 7, 2009
UM3X
If you like balanced and smooth sound, the new UM3X might outperform the Westone 3 and the SE530 for playback as well… We say “might” because we haven’t put our hands (ears) on a set of UM3X yet, but we are looking forward to it as the only very small complaint I had about the Westone 3 was the extended highs for long listening hours, which would cause a bit of fatiguing, so I’m specially interested in listening to the new UM3X.Westone UM3X is the newest ear canal earphones specially designed for musicians for stage monitoring. This is the highest-end universal fit musicians’ monitors, designed to offer the performing musician a well-balanced monitor no matter what instrument you play. It uses the latest in balanced armature technology, with a true three-way crossover design delivering incredibly smooth response without accentuating any particular band of frequencies.Unlike the Westone 3 which was designed for playback, the UM3X was built fromthe ground up for professional musicians that want and need the very best monitors for their performances. The UM3X does not require a visit to the audiologist and they will be available starting April 30th.Each unit includes four pair of Comply© foam tips in small and standard size, a zippered carrying pouch and user guide and the UM3X comes with a durable 50″ stereo “Y” cord with a 3.5mm stereo jack.