What is the Westone UM2 compared to sound quality wise?

[lewislink]

I'm interested in the Westone UM2 and need to know how it fares in comparison to the UE Triples, Klipsch Image, Etymotic ER4, Shure SE310.

Thanks for the voting.

 

[scytheavatar]

As anyone will tell you, they are pretty much UM1 with more bass. The unmatched comfort, durability and isolation of the UM1 is there, sound wise it has very good bass and mids, and not as good highs. The problem with them is that they cost much more than the Atrio M5 and the Q jays, and yet some will prefer those 2's sound quality. If you can get them really cheap they might be worth it, otherwise I'll advise you to save up and aim for the SE530 or Triplefi 10 instead.

 

[lewislink]

Well, I have the Triples. I suppose I'll look to the Shures.

 

[Spyro]

I consider SQ 90% of what SE530 is and unamped, I actually prefer it to TF Pro.