[Gilly87]

O_O More about the W30 plz O_O

But the W40 soundstage is M A S S I V E L Y larger than the W30.    
That's surely worth mentioning.


(EDIT:   That would be the UM Pro 30 I am referring to....W30 DOES have a large soundstage as well.  Sorry for the confusion)

 

[Macgirl]

Colorado Springs, CO and Anaheim, CA (NAMM) - January 23, 2014 - Westone, the leader in high performance audio and in-ear monitoring technology, will be demonstrating the Signature Series UM Pro 50 for the first time at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants trade show.) The UM Pro Series 50 is the first signature model of the acclaimed Westone UM Series. The Signature Series brings superior sound for the stage or studio. Each unit is individually handcrafted in Colorado Springs, USA. The UM Pro 50 is the first professional universal-fit headphone from Westone with five balanced armature drivers per unit, delivering reference level sound and isolation for the stage or studio.
The UM Pro 50 combines five balanced armature drivers with a sophisticated three-way passive crossover network, providing enhanced sonic detail and a frequency range that extend well beyond typical in-ear solutions. Like every UM Pro Series model, the UM Pro 50 features Westone’s robust EPIC replaceable cable, constructed of high-flex, ultra-low resistance tensile wire reinforced with a special aramid fiber, and braided for ultimate durability, acoustic transparency, and isolation from mechanical cable noise. The new audiophile connector makes this cable solution conveniently user-removable, upgradeable and replaceable with a number of new and current Westone cable solutions.

With Westone True-Fit™ technology, Westone combines 55 years of experience with in-ear applications that yield a low-profile, lightweight, universal earpiece which delivers maximum comfort and in-ear coupling for dynamic music monitoring. Each UM Pro 50 is meticulously built by a staff of dedicated artisans and lab technicians who ensure that every set of in-ear monitors exemplify the best in sound and fit available on the market today.
Westone UM Pro Series 50 features:

1. Designed with five balanced armature drivers and a three-way crossover, the UM Pro 50 is the pinnacle of design, comfort and fidelity.
2. Sensitivity: 115dB @ 1mW
3. Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20kHz
4. Impedance: 45 ohms @ 1KHz
5. EPIC replaceable cable with Up & Over™ cable routing helps prevent microphonics and keeps the earphone securely in place.
6. Patented STAR™ and True-Fit™ Tips come in multiple sizes and give a personalized fit ensuring the best comfort.
7. New audiophile connector guarantees interoperability with Westone’s reflective Adventure Series Alpha (ADV) MFI cable, Android cable, and W-Series MFi cable.
8. Compatible with Westone’s UM56 Custom Adapters, the perfect fit for a universal earphone. (Ear impressions are required. Additional charge: $149.00 silicone.)

 
"UM Pro 50 is the first product in our Signature Series that comprises the best of all the Westone products that we build. The UM Pro 50 features the most advanced drivers that we craft right now and are designed to be a great alternative to our ES5 customs," said John F. Lowrey, Vice President, Audio Group at Westone. "These are by far the best UM Series we have built with unmatched sound performance and great detail that musicians will love. Pure music defined."
UM Pro 50 is available with a MSRP of $699.99 through authorized dealers and e-retailers.
 
A portion of sales of the UM Pro 50 will be donated to Hearing Health Foundation as part of Westone’s ongoing support of music, hearing protection and research.

 

[Gilly87]

Wow, Westone is really pulling out the big guns.

 

[buihia]

any news from Westone if UM Pro 50 or W50 is actually ES5 in a universal form ?
 
would be really interested if so

 

[xaddictionx]

any news from Westone if UM Pro 50 or W50 is actually ES5 in a universal form ?

would be really interested if so

From the above post: The UM Pro 50 features the most advanced drivers that we craft right now and are designed to be a great alternative to our ES5 customs

Seems like they leveraged on the technology of ES5 customs to build the UM Pro 50. Could be quite close to ES5? But can't ascertain till the official release and reviews are out.

 

[buihia]

From the above post: The UM Pro 50 features the most advanced drivers that we craft right now and are designed to be a great alternative to our ES5 customs

Seems like they leveraged on the technology of ES5 customs to build the UM Pro 50. Could be quite close to ES5? But can't ascertain till the official release and reviews are out.

 
thats nice
 
looking forward to ES5 owners trying out the UM Pro 50 to see the similarities, or is it even better..

 

[xaddictionx]

Updated with review of the UM30 from Tamirci.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/691700/review-westone-um-30-pro/0_20#post_10207627

 

[fluffyberry]

  any news from Westone if UM Pro 50 or W50 is actually ES5 in a universal form ?
 
would be really interested if so

might be...the old um3x was the es3 in universal from. the same drivers and tuning

 

[ostewart]

Wow the UM Pro50 looks awesome, will try and get a pair to review and update you guys.

 

[buihia]

might be...the old um3x was the es3 in universal from. the same drivers and tuning

Certainly hope so brother. The es5 long known not to have demo units anywhere is finally coming to us in a universal shell. Just hope they retain the exact es5 signature

 

[xaddictionx]

Wow the UM Pro50 looks awesome, will try and get a pair to review and update you guys.

Looking forward to it! For me I've always preferred the built and tuning of UM series opposed to W series.

 

[ostewart]

Same, much prefer the housing of the UM Pro series. The UM Pro50 are not yet ready unfortunately. My interest in reviewing the new products goes in this order: UM Pro50 - W60 - W50

 

[fluffyberry]

does anyone actually know specifically what are the tuning differences between the um and W lines? i know they are meant for musicians vs normal high end audio and stuff...but as in actual differences in frequency response, soundstage that kind of stuff. anyone?

 

[Gilly87]

Well musician's monitors typically have a smaller soundstage because they are designed to let the musician hear everything equally and clearly, as opposed to naturally. With the UM3X, the predecessor to the UM30, everything is presented very up-front, and despite having decent depth and dynamics, the soundstage is not very wide, meaning that instruments sound well-separated and natural individually, but the full sonic image is not very realistic because everything is presented at close to equal distance/volume, even if this is not the case in the original recording.
 
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  does anyone actually know specifically what are the tuning differences between the um and W lines? i know they are meant for musicians vs normal high end audio and stuff...but as in actual differences in frequency response, soundstage that kind of stuff. anyone?

 

[buihia]

in case anyone is interested
 
a reply from westone's rep
 
Thanks for your email.  The UM Pro 50 is the universal option for the ES50.  They will be the same 5 driver design, just a different configuration for a universal application.  The W50 is designed to reproduce frequencies of pre recorded music, not live sound like the ES50/UM Pro 50. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Thanks!