Westone’s new UM3X and UM2 with removable cables

Westone already make some of the best professional and audiophile earphones in the world which are renowned for build quality, if not looks But coming this May, the earphone company will offer two of its best-selling professional monitors, UM3X and UM2, with removable cables. Pricing is still up in the air. There are advantages and disadvantages to both fixed and detachable cable systems. Ultimate Ears’ detachable cable earphones are quite infamous for cable breakages, while Sleek Audio’s cables are known to crack. If Westone can support the contact well enough, they will have an earphone solution which will outlast most DAP’s and maybe catch up to good wireless mics.

TMA has a review of the Westone UM3X from a self-dubed ‘casual listener’. I can vouch for its quality and sound – a lovely, neutral presentation maintained by excellent midrange/bass detail. My second high-end IEM was the benchmark-setting UM2.

Westone: UM3X Monitor with Removable Cable

Westone: UM2 Monitor with Removable Cable

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I'll probably get my hands on a loaner around May just to make sure they are A-Okay. Westone are a high-quality maker and one who have deserve Kudos for their work with excellent crossover networks and multi-driver setups.