Westone UM1 Single Driver True Fit In-Ear Earphones MADE IN USA

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WESTONE UM1 SINGLE DRIVER TRUE FIT IN-EAR EARPHONES MADE IN USA

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Earphone Solutions recommends the Westone UM1 for everyone, but especially for kids and females with smaller ears. Big guys will also enjoy the extra comfort and fit of the UM1 :)). Also a good choice for motorcycle riders as it would fit comfortably even under a full-face helmet (check with your local authorities to see if it's permitted in your country and state).

"I just wanted you guys to know how thrilled I am with my Westone UM1 earphones. They are unbelievably, wonderfully comfortable and the sound is excellent. I prefer the relatively flat across-the-board tonal quality that these reproduce. This is my first pair of upgraded in-ear earphones, and the sound difference between these and standard Apple-issue earbuds is astounding. And you know, I really didn't think that the Apple ones were all that bad (sound-wise... comfort... that's a whole different issue) for $30 earphones. The UM1's blew them away. They do take a bit more power to drive them than I thought they would, but that really isn't a detriment. I had agonized in deciding between the Super.fi 3's and the UM1's, and after scouring reviews all over the internet for over a week, finally decided on the UM1's, mainly based on the comfort and fit issues. Great service from your company, and the web site is just about as informative as it can be. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

Jeff Flicker"

The Westone UM1, UM2 and UM3X comes standard with a 1 year warranty. If the enclosed registration card is submitted to Westone, the warranty is extended an additional year.

As an Authorized Westone Dealer we guarantee you new, factory sealed product and Westone's 2 Year (need to submit the registration card to extend the warranty) limited warranty. If a Westone product fails within this period, Westone will repair, replace, or exchange defective product with proof of purchase provided by EarphoneSolutions.com.

Westone UM1, UM2 and UM3X are the ONLY Earphones MADE IN USA!

Westone UM1 Single Driver In-Ear Earphones

EarphoneSolutions is the largest Authorized Westone Dealer in the US.

If you are wondering WHO MAKES THESE??, how about who uses their products?

NEW Redesigned Westone UM-1 Single Driver True Fit In-Ear Earphones.

Single Driver True Fit Earphone

Built to the highest professional standards, the single-armature UM1 True Fit Earphone offers superior sound performance at an unprecedented low price. The UM1 can provide up to 25 dB of onstage noise reduction and comes with a durable stereo "Y" cord, padded storage pouch, wax loop and four pairs of compressible Comply� Canal foam tips. Used by many top performers, the UM1 True Fit Earphone is the most affordable musicians monitor on the market.

Specifications

Cable lentgh: 52 inches
Sensitivity: 114 dB/mW
Frequency response: 40 Hz -16 kHz
Impedance: 25 ohms
Driver: Balanced armature
Features: Replaceable foam Comply Canal tips, Universal Monitor Case

2 Year Warranty with card mailed along with Earphone Solutions invoice
UM1 Earphones
Zip Carrying Case
User's Guide
2 Pairs of SHORT ComplyTips
2 Pairs of STANDARD ComplyTips
FREE EarphoneSolutions Instructions and Tips on How To Get the Best Sound Exclusive

Nice earphones, better customer service
By S.D. from North Carolina on May 17, 2009
Comments: I was very happy to find this website after spending about two weeks looking for headphones at other places and reading nothing but conflicting advice. Finally, here's a place that says quite simply these are the best headphones at this price, these are the best headphones for this particular lifestyle, etc. I wanted to know what the most comfortable earbuds were in the $100 price range and it was such a relief to find someplace that would just come right out and say it: buy the Westones. So I bought these and they did not disappoint in that area. By far the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, the Westones are also really solidly made and the ear tips are very easy to remove and change out. I also really like the case that comes with it - nothing cheap when it would have been easy to go that route. Unfortunately, after listening to these for a couple weeks and comparing them to another set I ultimately decided that I wanted something with a bit more punch on the low end (I listen mostly to rock and metal). I decided to sacrifice some comfort to get the sound I was looking for. After contacting earphonesolutions I shipped off my Westones and told them what I wanted in exchange (the Shure SE115). Two days later, I had an email that they had received my Westones, credited my account the difference in price, and had already shipped the Shures! Two days after that I had my new headphones! Honestly, if you have any hesitations about ordering from this site I can't recommend them enough. I wouldn't be writing this review if I they were just adequate in regards to service. You can get adequate at tons of places. But, really, they go above and beyond here. I will certainly shop from them again. Pros: COMFORT!! Good sound for certain kinds of music Great build quality Good look Cons: lacking a little punch for rock and metal music

Nice earphones, better customer service

By S.D. from North Carolina on May 17, 2009

Comments:

I was very happy to find this website after spending about two weeks looking for headphones at other places and reading nothing but conflicting advice. Finally, here's a place that says quite simply these are the best headphones at this price, these are the best headphones for this particular lifestyle, etc. I wanted to know what the most comfortable earbuds were in the $100 price range and it was such a relief to find someplace that would just come right out and say it: buy the Westones.

So I bought these and they did not disappoint in that area. By far the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, the Westones are also really solidly made and the ear tips are very easy to remove and change out. I also really like the case that comes with it - nothing cheap when it would have been easy to go that route.

Unfortunately, after listening to these for a couple weeks and comparing them to another set I ultimately decided that I wanted something with a bit more punch on the low end (I listen mostly to rock and metal). I decided to sacrifice some comfort to get the sound I was looking for. After contacting earphonesolutions I shipped off my Westones and told them what I wanted in exchange (the Shure SE115). Two days later, I had an email that they had received my Westones, credited my account the difference in price, and had already shipped the Shures! Two days after that I had my new headphones!

Honestly, if you have any hesitations about ordering from this site I can't recommend them enough. I wouldn't be writing this review if I they were just adequate in regards to service. You can get adequate at tons of places. But, really, they go above and beyond here. I will certainly shop from them again.

Pros:

COMFORT!!
Good sound for certain kinds of music
Great build quality
Good look

Cons:

lacking a little punch for rock and metal music

No life to these earphones
By Wayne from Valley Stream, New York on May 16, 2009
Comments: Well, I guess earphones are a very personal thing. I found that although these earphones sound just ok, they don't sound like music. Maybe if you are used to listening to ipod earbuds they sound great, but they just didn't do it for me. I returned mine. Pros: Can hear details ine music. Separation of instruments is very good. Cons: No life at all. Can't hear behind and the space around the instruments. My guess is this is due to a rapid high frequency rolloff, but again this is just my guess.

No life to these earphones

By Wayne from Valley Stream, New York on May 16, 2009

Comments:

Well, I guess earphones are a very personal thing. I found that although these earphones sound just ok, they don't sound like music. Maybe if you are used to listening to ipod earbuds they sound great, but they just didn't do it for me. I returned mine.

Pros:

Can hear details ine music. Separation of instruments is very good.

Cons:

No life at all. Can't hear behind and the space around the instruments. My guess is this is due to a rapid high frequency rolloff, but again this is just my guess.

Completely satisfied.
By Tootz from Maine on May 15, 2009
I would recommend this item to a friend. Comments: These earbuds make housework and exercising a pleasure. Clear, crisp sound, nice fit and they don't fall out of the ear. I bought these for my son for Christmas 2008. He raved so much about them, I bought them for myself. It's nice to be able to tune out the exterior noises too. I am thrilled with your prompt service as well.

great warranty service
By yvonne from houston,tx usa on May 12, 2009
I would recommend this item to a friend. Comments: i've had the um1's for 8 months. the left side went out. i mailed them back a little over a week ago. they were fixed and mailed back to me in a week. very fast warranty service. i had to use some back up earphones for a week , it made me appreciate my um1's quite a bit. if your questioning spending the money, don't. you won't be disappointed. Pros: good warranty service good sound stays in my ears when i run, most earphones fell out. i've been very pleased Cons: i cant think of any. i just wish they came in white.

great warranty service

By yvonne from houston,tx usa on May 12, 2009

I would recommend this item to a friend.

Comments:

i've had the um1's for 8 months. the left side went out. i mailed them back a little over a week ago. they were fixed and mailed back to me in a week. very fast warranty service. i had to use some back up earphones for a week , it made me appreciate my um1's quite a bit. if your questioning spending the money, don't. you won't be disappointed.

Pros:

good warranty service
good sound
stays in my ears when i run, most earphones fell out.
i've been very pleased

Cons:

i cant think of any. i just wish they came in white.

Westone UM1
By RJ Mari on May 5, 2009
Comments: This is my first experience with a Westone product. I purchased the UM1 earphones because i couldn't find a pair that stayed in my ears during exercise. The reviews were very favorable towards the UM1 in this area, as well as to the sound quality, which I am also very particular about. The fit is perfect. By far the most comfortable earphones i have ever worn. I took them out for a run the day they arrived and I forgot they were even in my ears. Perfect for active listening. As for sound, I didn't notice a big difference in sound quality from my previous earphones (primarily Sony/Koss/iPod in-ears around $40), even after breaking them in for a week. That was until i tried my last pair of earphones and compared the sound quality. The UM1 delivers much clearer vocals and warmer sound all around. It's like when i first switched to HD TV and looked back at how grainy regular TV was. My only complaint with the UM1s is that the bass is not great at all. If you're a hip hop fan or are into anything that is bass heavy, you might want to try out something else. Oh, and shipping is great. I chose regular (free) shipping, which was estimated at 6-9 days or so. I received it 3 days after i placed my order. So I wouldn't suggest fast-tracking your order, unless you really want them that soon.

Westone UM1

By RJ Mari on May 5, 2009

Comments:

This is my first experience with a Westone product. I purchased the UM1 earphones because i couldn't find a pair that stayed in my ears during exercise. The reviews were very favorable towards the UM1 in this area, as well as to the sound quality, which I am also very particular about.

The fit is perfect. By far the most comfortable earphones i have ever worn. I took them out for a run the day they arrived and I forgot they were even in my ears. Perfect for active listening.

As for sound, I didn't notice a big difference in sound quality from my previous earphones (primarily Sony/Koss/iPod in-ears around $40), even after breaking them in for a week. That was until i tried my last pair of earphones and compared the sound quality. The UM1 delivers much clearer vocals and warmer sound all around. It's like when i first switched to HD TV and looked back at how grainy regular TV was.

My only complaint with the UM1s is that the bass is not great at all. If you're a hip hop fan or are into anything that is bass heavy, you might want to try out something else.

Oh, and shipping is great. I chose regular (free) shipping, which was estimated at 6-9 days or so. I received it 3 days after i placed my order. So I wouldn't suggest fast-tracking your order, unless you really want them that soon.

Great earphones
By Red on May 4, 2009
Comments: I've had these earphones only a few days and I already do not know how I got along without them. I use them while on the eliptical, while mowing the lawn and while riding my Harley. They are amazing at blocking outside noise and the fit is very comfortable. I never have to readjust them or reinsert them. They replaced my Phillips Noise Cancelling earphones and the Westone is so superior they aren't even in the same ballpark. Great product at a great price!

Great earphones

By Red on May 4, 2009

Comments:

I've had these earphones only a few days and I already do not know how I got along without them. I use them while on the eliptical, while mowing the lawn and while riding my Harley. They are amazing at blocking outside noise and the fit is very comfortable. I never have to readjust them or reinsert them. They replaced my Phillips Noise Cancelling earphones and the Westone is so superior they aren't even in the same ballpark. Great product at a great price!

Great Earphones !!
By WilliamM on May 4, 2009
Comments: I've been used to cheap earphones like Skullcandies until the UM1. Wow! I'm hearing things in my music I never knew was there. VERY clear and great sounding. I love the way they fit. Perfect. I burned them in for around 20 hours or so and they sound great. I wish they had a little more bass but that's it. I guess someday I may have to move up to the UM2s. I just wasn't sure about spending that much on them at this time. Earphonesolutions was great. Emailed questions were answered right away and the product shipped to my house VERY fast. I will buy from them again. Great customer service!! Thank you!

Great Earphones !!

By WilliamM on May 4, 2009

Comments:

I've been used to cheap earphones like Skullcandies until the UM1. Wow! I'm hearing things in my music I never knew was there. VERY clear and great sounding. I love the way they fit. Perfect. I burned them in for around 20 hours or so and they sound great. I wish they had a little more bass but that's it. I guess someday I may have to move up to the UM2s. I just wasn't sure about spending that much on them at this time. Earphonesolutions was great. Emailed questions were answered right away and the product shipped to my house VERY fast. I will buy from them again. Great customer service!! Thank you!

Excellent Quality Headphones
By Alaska on May 2, 2009
Comments: I was searching for good headphones at an affordable price for my IPOD. I try to buy American made products when I can and came across these in a Google search. I read some reviews,, compared the features and price with the competition, and decided to give these a try. I am glad I did. They stay put in the ear, eliminate a lot of outside noise, and produce great sound (and sound at half the volume of the standard IPOD earphones). Plus, these headphones feel comfortable in the ear. After a minute or two, one can almost forget they are wearing them. I highly recommend these to anyone looking to purchase earphones.

Excellent Quality Headphones

By Alaska on May 2, 2009

Comments:

I was searching for good headphones at an affordable price for my IPOD. I try to buy American made products when I can and came across these in a Google search. I read some reviews,, compared the features and price with the competition, and decided to give these a try. I am glad I did. They stay put in the ear, eliminate a lot of outside noise, and produce great sound (and sound at half the volume of the standard IPOD earphones). Plus, these headphones feel comfortable in the ear. After a minute or two, one can almost forget they are wearing them. I highly recommend these to anyone looking to purchase earphones.

Great Product
By B on May 2, 2009
Comments: Great headphones at an affordable price. Can listen to music at half the volume of standard IPOD earphones and with better sound quality. THey also block out a lot of outside noise! Earphone Solutions was great. Not only were they the best price (with coupon code), they shipped fast. I can't remember the last time I ordered a product and had it at my door so fast. Plus, it was free shipping. I highly recommend Westone and Earphone Solutions!

Great Product

By B on May 2, 2009

Comments:

Great headphones at an affordable price. Can listen to music at half the volume of standard IPOD earphones and with better sound quality. THey also block out a lot of outside noise!
Earphone Solutions was great. Not only were they the best price (with coupon code), they shipped fast. I can't remember the last time I ordered a product and had it at my door so fast. Plus, it was free shipping.
I highly recommend Westone and Earphone Solutions!

Use primarily for Motorcycling
By varider on April 29, 2009
Comments: I bought these primarily to reduce wind noise while listening to music while riding. I use a full face helmet that already had speakers installed. These earphones do an amazing job of eliminating the outside noise while delivering outstanding sound quality for the money. They fit great without the helmet but you need some ear room in your helmet to keep the pressure off of them in order to prevent discomfort. They are well made and I would recommend them.

Use primarily for Motorcycling

By varider on April 29, 2009

Comments:

I bought these primarily to reduce wind noise while listening to music while riding. I use a full face helmet that already had speakers installed. These earphones do an amazing job of eliminating the outside noise while delivering outstanding sound quality for the money. They fit great without the helmet but you need some ear room in your helmet to keep the pressure off of them in order to prevent discomfort. They are well made and I would recommend them.

Good Headphones
By M on April 28, 2009
Comments: These headphones are much more expensive than any I have bought before, but they are worth the money. So far they have not fallen apart like all my other ones had, and they sound good. They are also very comfortable and they don't constantly fall out of your ears, which was another problem I had with other headphones. Good for falling asleep to music.

Great sound, even better fit
By Tobias on April 26, 2009
Comments: As a Hi-Fi-enthusiasist I'm really surprised in a definetly positiv meaning. The UM1 are great. The Sound is precise, fully dynamic and very linear. Just perfect. Not as good as my stereo, but I didn't expect such a thing. Perfect fit, great sound, worth every single $.

West Tone Earphones
By A.Salomon on April 25, 2009
Comments: These are good headphones, a little pricey. I like the fact that you can change the foam fitting ear plug to fit your size ear (small, medium or large) but quite honestly, I do not find it more comfortable than the $40 pair I had previously. Great sound!

Five Stars says it all...
By JAMN on April 24, 2009
Comments: Everything about the Westone UM1 is excellent. The sound, the fit and the price all excellent.

Excellent for running and cycling
By JGarbo on April 22, 2009
Comments: As a small female, I've had a difficult time finding good sound quality headphones for running and cycling, specifically headphones that fit in my ears and do not move. I would highly recommend these as an entry to high-end headphones. The sound quality is very good, although not perfect for audiophiles, but great for the price. I may try a higher-end headphone at a later time for superb sound (I'm kind of an audiophile geek), but will definitely need the foam block style to keep them in place in my ears.

Excellent for running and cycling

By JGarbo on April 22, 2009

Comments:

As a small female, I've had a difficult time finding good sound quality headphones for running and cycling, specifically headphones that fit in my ears and do not move. I would highly recommend these as an entry to high-end headphones. The sound quality is very good, although not perfect for audiophiles, but great for the price. I may try a higher-end headphone at a later time for superb sound (I'm kind of an audiophile geek), but will definitely need the foam block style to keep them in place in my ears.

UM1 Earphones
By Tom Tucker on April 20, 2009
Comments: I've tried many competitive sets, both expensive and economical. These are the best. I have now ordered custom formed ends for the UM1's.

Great, but non-enduring
By Tanner on April 19, 2009
Comments: I purchased this headphones about 8 months ago. I had a pair of the Um1's for more than a year and I never had a problem with them, until they got stolen. I figured I couldn't live without the same um1's so I purchased them again. About 4 months in, they started to short out in the left ear phone. I figured maybe there was some condensation in the headphone itself and to let it dry. It's been going on and off for the last 4 months. I'm not happy about it, as my previous um1's had no problems whatsoever. As for sound quality, noise cancellation, and staying in your ear through anything, they're seriously great. I love them. They are the only headphone that will allow you to play tennis and have them stay perfectly in place. This goes to say along with the other Westone Products, you can't find a better product. I just wish they had a better quality for lasting enjoyment.

Great, but non-enduring

By Tanner on April 19, 2009

Comments:

I purchased this headphones about 8 months ago. I had a pair of the Um1's for more than a year and I never had a problem with them, until they got stolen. I figured I couldn't live without the same um1's so I purchased them again.

About 4 months in, they started to short out in the left ear phone. I figured maybe there was some condensation in the headphone itself and to let it dry. It's been going on and off for the last 4 months. I'm not happy about it, as my previous um1's had no problems whatsoever.

As for sound quality, noise cancellation, and staying in your ear through anything, they're seriously great. I love them. They are the only headphone that will allow you to play tennis and have them stay perfectly in place. This goes to say along with the other Westone Products, you can't find a better product.

I just wish they had a better quality for lasting enjoyment.

Great fit and sound
By Monty on April 17, 2009
Comments: I bought two pair--one for me (drummer) and one for my daughter (bass) for on stage in ear monitors at our church. We are using an Aviom system to drive the in-ears. We both find them comfortable and they have a clean sound. If I had it to again however, I'd get the UM-2's to get more bottom end to enhance the sound for both of the instruments we play.

first ear canals
By harvey on April 5, 2009
Comments: first time I ever bought ear canals. The foam blocks out sound but i expected more detailed sound for $109.00 I am happy with the um1 but I wonder if there are better ear canals. I do not have the luxury to try them all so i will settle for these.

running with headphone
By thalloin on April 5, 2009
Comments: Took 2 tries to get headphones to stay in for the length of a 1 hour run, but now they fit well and stay put indefinitely. Oh, and the sound is great.

Excellent
By TLe on April 2, 2009
Comments: Excellent quality and received in short period. Best customer service. Quick order process. Willing to do bussiness again.

Value
By Brian on April 1, 2009
Comments: I love these earphones. They are great on the road. Feel good in the ear and the cord is the right length.

great earphones
By joe on March 31, 2009
Comments: for the price these are the best earphones i have ever owned. they are great. not too much bass, but enough. i mostly listen to rock music and it sounds great.

I hoped for more!
By Evan on March 30, 2009
Comments: I have been looking for earphones that will stay in place while i Bike, Lift , Run...ect! If that is all you want then these are awesome. These have been touted as great workout headphones so i decided to give them a chance. That is where they failed. I can get by the fact that the cord is forever long and i have to blow out my eardrums to get any quality of sound from my i pod. The biggest problem is the second you start sweating they virtually stop working. The sweat gets into the little ear canal and you have to dry them with a moisture saver that takes overnight to even begin to work. There is nothing more disappointing than getting to the peak of your workout and all of the sudden one or both of your earphones stops working. The last thing i want to deal with is my headphones at a time like that, and for the price i should not have to!

I hoped for more!

By Evan on March 30, 2009

Comments:

I have been looking for earphones that will stay in place while i Bike, Lift , Run...ect! If that is all you want then these are awesome. These have been touted as great workout headphones so i decided to give them a chance. That is where they failed. I can get by the fact that the cord is forever long and i have to blow out my eardrums to get any quality of sound from my i pod. The biggest problem is the second you start sweating they virtually stop working. The sweat gets into the little ear canal and you have to dry them with a moisture saver that takes overnight to even begin to work. There is nothing more disappointing than getting to the peak of your workout and all of the sudden one or both of your earphones stops working. The last thing i want to deal with is my headphones at a time like that, and for the price i should not have to!

um1
By sofadriver on March 27, 2009
Comments: I ordered these and had 'em in 3 days - can't beat that! I ride an '08 Honda Goldwing long distances. Wings are famous for power and quietness but there's still tire noise and wind noise to contend with. Noise makes you tired and faling asleep at 80mph on 2 wheels is not good! These don't block outside noise as well as shooter's plugs but when you add in a little music they're perfect. Sound is better than anyone could expect on a motorcycle ! I feed my XM thru the bike's stereo and it's awesome. I can't even feel them under my helmet (they fit flush to the ear). I wore them for 8 hrs on the first day in total comfort. Best bang for the buck motorcycle accessory EVER !!!!! THANKS!

um1

By sofadriver on March 27, 2009

Comments:

I ordered these and had 'em in 3 days - can't beat that! I ride an '08 Honda Goldwing long distances. Wings are famous for power and quietness but there's still tire noise and wind noise to contend with. Noise makes you tired and faling asleep at 80mph on 2 wheels is not good! These don't block outside noise as well as shooter's plugs but when you add in a little music they're perfect. Sound is better than anyone could expect on a motorcycle ! I feed my XM thru the bike's stereo and it's awesome. I can't even feel them under my helmet (they fit flush to the ear). I wore them for 8 hrs on the first day in total comfort. Best bang for the buck motorcycle accessory EVER !!!!! THANKS!

Westone UM1
By Scott F. on March 27, 2009
Comments: I bought the westone um1 because it was advertised for use while sleeping and had a reasonable price tag. I have used the more expensive in-ear Shures and others and the westone um1s are indeed most comfortable. The sound quality is more than adequate for my digital white noise nature recordings that I use the earphones with to help me sleep. In addition, I am a commercial airline pilot who commutes to work. The Westone UM1s have decent noise cancelling that only my Bose QC2s surpass. I use them for jogging. Simply put, very good product!

Westone UM1

By Scott F. on March 27, 2009

Comments:

I bought the westone um1 because it was advertised for use while sleeping and had a reasonable price tag. I have used the more expensive in-ear Shures and others and the westone um1s are indeed most comfortable. The sound quality is more than adequate for my digital white noise nature recordings that I use the earphones with to help me sleep.

In addition, I am a commercial airline pilot who commutes to work. The Westone UM1s have decent noise cancelling that only my Bose QC2s surpass.

I use them for jogging. Simply put, very good product!

I'm HAPPY
By Chaai on March 26, 2009
Comments: I am very happy with my new UM1, they are very comfortable in my ears and the level of noise cancelling is astonishing! For this price, I would say UM1 is definitely the best buy!

So far So Good
By Jeff on March 25, 2009
Comments: I bought these earphones because I like to jog on a treadmill and my old earphones kept falling out. These have been great. The sound quality is good and I don't have to keep adjusting the earphones to keep them in my ears. I would recommend these earphones.

Westone UM1 Single Driver
By Matt on March 25, 2009
Comments: Incredible sound even at high speeds on my Harley- this are the best earphones for the money that you can buy

UM! Earphone
By Don on March 25, 2009
Comments: Very comfortable, clear, lightwieght. I like them very much.

Great Earphone
By Alfeus on March 24, 2009
Comments: It is an excellent earphone. It's worth of your $. It is the most comfortable earphone that I've ever had.

my favorite!
By Ilia on March 23, 2009
Comments: Absolutely best headphones I ever try! Impeccable sound. Perfect fit. Wires are my only concern. They are very flexible (witch is great) and they look very fragile!

An ipod Redefined

By ken on March 23, 2009

Comments:

My wife purchased an ipod to keep me company on long training runs. I soon gave up on the prospect of enjoying music while on the move; the constant readjustments and inferior sound quality of the factory earphones was frustrating and distracting at best. As a result, the ipod was returned to the original packaging for quite some time. An exhaustive search for a quality product NOT made in China resulted in my ordering the Westone UM1. A wise investment for running with quality music sans the distractions. These headphones are well suited for such a task and have redefined my ipod (and saved its repurposing). I agree with some of the other comments and save my audiophile compulsions for the home setup; however, for me the value and quality of this product is spot on. Indeed, I have enjoyed the Westone UM1 so much I ordered my wife a pair. Earphone solutions deserves cudos for their service, especially the paypal option!

Westone UM1
By Doc on March 22, 2009
Comments: Great fit, transparent sound, good articulation, decent, if not strong, bass. Good value for all around phones and for vocal monitors.

Westone UM1's
By Michael on March 21, 2009
Comments: I am enjoying these UM1's more each day as they break in. They work well with my Zune 8 gig player. They also bring out the flaws in your recordings, but overall I am Very pleased. They are also sooo comfortable. I can't wait to try them on a plane.

Awsome product

By Kevin on March 17, 2009

Comments:

The westone um1s are great entry level in-ear headphones for someone looking to get much more detail from there music than crappy ear buds that come with today mp3 players. The low end is subtle but there. Since it's a single driver you'll get the full sound spectrum with very even balance from the highs to lows. I love that fact because the music I listen to isn't very bass heavy so if that's what u want these might not be for you. Just to mention it as well the fit and comfort it amazing. You can forget that these are in. Great purchase. Earphone solutions is a great site with great service and pricing.

Good, but not great

By KB on March 15, 2009

Comments:

As an audiophile and avid runner, I was hoping
that the UM1 would provide the most "bang for your buck". To this point I have not been
disappointed with the quality or the balanced sound from the headphones. As far as eliminating outside sounds during playback, the headphones are average at best. I would
recommed the use of these headphones for
the average consumer, but probably not an
audiophile or musician.

Westone UM1

By Tom W on March 14, 2009

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The Westone UM1's were better than expected and I expected a pretty good earphone. I had a great difficulty with the standard earphones with my iPod and I was disappointed with my Vmoda Vibes. With standard earphones I had trouble with fit and sound quality and while the fit was better with the Vibes, I was dissatisfied with sound quality which was sounded simply flat to me. I looked and looked for something priced reasonably and were better sonically than the Vibes. I was impressed with Earphone Solutions website. It seems they used to sell more brands but had "thinned the herd" to the brands that provided the best in terms of comfort, sound and warranty across the price spectrum.I read other customer reviews and looked at Earphone Solutions rankings. Finally I came to the decision to go with Westone. I wish I could afford the Westone "3" but $399.00 was too steep and the UM2 was $299.00 so close to the "3's" price so I thought it was between the "3" and the UM1.
I went for the savings. I have always worn my earphones dropped down from my ears with the cords in front and was always pulling the earphones out when active. Wearing the earphones over the ear and down the shoulder takes a little getting used to but it works better for me.I also like the braided cords on the UM1 better. Hate tangled cords which still happens but not as bad or often. Wonder how the new Monster Turbo earphone roll up cords work! I was impressed with the quick shipping from Earphone Solutions and the US Postal Service, across the country in three working days! For the price, I think the UM1's are the best value for the money and I like the clear earphone appearance over a black earphone. A winner for sound, fit, comfort and overall quality at a resonable price.

Westone UM1
By T Bryan on March 14, 2009
Comments: These earphones are very comfortable to wear, including lying with one ear in a pillow. The fit is acceptable with the default earpads, might be even better with some of the others -- I haven't tried them yet. The sound is generally excellent, although if I had a player with tone adjustments, I would probably turn the treble down a little.

Great fit
By Linka on March 12, 2009
Comments: I was hesitant to pay $109 for earphones at first. (Every pair I have ever owned has either fallen out of my ears or been so uncomfortable that I could not wear them.) These are perfect for my smaller ear and are very comfortable. And, I never knew that music sounded so good coming from earphones. Great product!

UM1, yes!
By David Kohuth on March 12, 2009
Comments: The sound quality is truely amazing. I have been using the UM1 with an iPod in my living room while my Bang & Olufson stereo system collects dust! Fair to say that before I tried the Westone UM1 my iPod was junk, but i did not know it. Now I wonder about the sound quality from UM2 and Westone 3!

Westone UM1
By Oscar van Eijk on March 9, 2009
Comments: Well balanced earphone. What I like about is the price compared to the quality. I can recommend this earphone. The cable could be a little more solid, however, I love playing with these!

UM1 now, Shure E2c before

By TW on March 9, 2009

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In 2005, I got a set of the Shure E2c's and joined the world of sound isolation. My need was based on two essential drivers: 1) gym 2) travel. I was very pleased with the headphones relative to my expectations and they lasted until Feb of 09 (one of the cables split and the wire is exposed but they still work). I was determined to get another set of Shure's but after researching for a week decided to try the UM1's due to the raves about the comfort. I am more pleased with the sound quality and the comfort is beyond reproach. My main concern, before buying, was the potential issue with the bass. I don't listen to a lot of bass-intensive stuff but do enjoy a wide range of artists and flat, tinny outputs don't interest me. I have found this can be managed quite effectively by the ipod "equalizer". Durability is still a question but I am sure Earphone Solutions will take good care of me. I have had a very good purchasing experience on this website. I would strongly, stongly recommend purchasing the UM1's from Earphone Solutions to even the most critical and pessimistic of consumers.

UM1 for the geezer

By Craigo on March 9, 2009

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Why didn't you tell me about these before. Really great value for a reasonable price. The sound is awesome, after dialing in the eq on the ipod. Size wise a little beefier than average buds but easily compensated for in sound. The size just seems big til you put them in, then they are just there. Low profile enough to wear in my motorcycle helmet and not even feel, bonus. If you are even hesitating a little just buy em, they freakin rock. You will be so stoked after puttting them on you will want to tell everyone how great they sound. I am the cheapest, read thrifty, person I know and this seemed like a lot of money. But I already spent half this much on two pairs of so-so buds that no longer work. Having to buy another pair led me to this site with reviews. I read em all and figured this model should be fine. My only regret is if I had it to do over this would have been my first replacement set.

Mega phones
By Daniel D on March 7, 2009
Comments: The most comfortable earphones I can imagine. Wore them 9 hours straight on an int'l flight and forgot they were in by the end. I spent a significant portion of the flight finding new and important nuances in familiar music.

Good Phones
By Biffer on March 4, 2009
Comments: I enjoy the UM1 very much. Everything is very clear and distinct. There is a slight lack of bass, but I am not worried about that. My only concern is the actual jack to ear piece wires seem kind of . . . wimpy. I've only had them for a month so we will have to see how they stand up after some more use.

Westone UM1

By mike on March 3, 2009

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I have several different In-ear earphones, from Sony and panasonic to Etymotic Research ER6i (good) and UE SuperFi 5 (very good - but stick out of your ear kinda far) and I have to say that I was disappointed with to sound of the UM1. But they are by far the most comfortable in-earphones, and the twisted cord is just the right length. I wear them at the gym and they block out noise the best. Just wish the sound quality was better.

Westone UM1 Earphones

By Forest Port on March 3, 2009

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It is a pleasure to review this product and your service. This is my first experience with "higher end" earphones. Previously I used the Apple earphones that came with my iPod and a pair of Skull Candy Smokin' Buds. I'm 63 with partial hearing loss in one ear and constant tinnitus. I use my iPod and a Bose Sound dock playing classical, new age, or soft vocal music to drown my tinnitus when going to sleep. I was looking for some comfortable earphones to use when traveling with out my Sound Dock, and that would also work under a motorcycle helmet.

The technician I spoke with in your office was very knowledgeable and helpful. Two days later the earphones were in my mailbox. I was told to expect it to take a few days for them to "fit" into my ears and provide their best sound. So I wasn't expecting them to sound so great right out of the box. But they did. And only got better as time past. I started listening about 7:30 pm. And got carried away reviewing all my favorite music collected over many years. It was like hearing my own CD's for the first time! The bell-like clarity, nuance, tonal range and brilliance were far better than I expected or hoped. Even with my damaged hearing I could not believe my ears. And I just had to hear "just one more" track. Finally gave up and went to sleep at 2:30 am.

I am tremendously pleased. Haven't heard music like this for years. Someday I'll try the UM2's or even the Three, but for now I'm blown away. Don't think I'll use them much on the motorcycle however, can't afford to divert attention from other traffic. But they'll be great for crossing Kansas.

I recommend these UM1's to anyone who doubts that "expensive" earphones are really worth the price. They are, they really are!

UM1
By Chas on March 3, 2009
Comments: Very good fit. Great sound and value for the money!!

Great
By John on March 2, 2009
Comments: They stay put during workouts. Great sound. Very comfortable.

Awesome

By Kris Ostrowski on March 1, 2009

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I'm using these earphones as monitors (drummer) as well as with my iPOD. These things are amazing! First they offer impressive sound with great low end bass. If you're not getting the bass then verify you have the earphones inserted into your ear properly. If it's your first time using earphones like these it's not intuitive.

Second, as a drummer, my ears take a beating (no pun intended). These earphone give me the ability to play how I want, but still protect my ears.

No comlaints, only praise.

Great Entry Level Ears

By Paul Rogers on February 28, 2009

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I had started with a pair of Shure SCL3's, but wasn't 100% happy with the feel and comfort. I found out I must have fairly small ear canals. I had read that the UM1 might offer a better fit for smaller ear canals, plus I liked the cable design. These things are fantastic. They almost put themselves in. I had no trouble finding the proper angle for insertion. Isolation is perfect, sound is clear. I love everything about them and would recommend them highly.

Very Good!
By Pedro on February 27, 2009
Comments: I just bought the Westone UM1 weeks ago, but I can see it's a great monitor. I play at church, so I use that every weekend. They are very confortable. But it could have a little bit more bass and come with different tips, but it's ok, you're gonna like that! If you want something perfect, save some more hundreds and buy the Westone UM3!

UM1

By Sheila on February 25, 2009

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Fit is great - very comfortable compared to other brands I have worn
Noise cancellation is perfect for me. I use the smallest buds so I can still hear a certain level around me. If I use the next larger buds it cuts too much ambient noise for my purposes.
Sound is great but I can only compare to the cheap headphones I've used in the past.
Case is a nice touch as is the braided lines that help prevent tangling nightmares!

Thanks!!!
By Jose Estrada on February 24, 2009
Comments: The westones are great!! They have awesome sound and they block out a good deal of noise. I highly recomend to anyone.

There's just one thing...

By Life2.0 on February 20, 2009

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First the positives: I love the clarity and definition of the sound coming out of these earphones. There is no "enhanced" bass, midtones or treble added by the manufacturer to muddy up the tones - the only way they're going to get any more precise is to upgrade to the Westone 2's, which I can't afford. I use a Zune, which doesn't have an EQ (on purpose), which works fine since the recommendation is to leave the EQ off & simply let the sound be true.

I also appreciate the obvious build quality. The braided cord is stronger & of higher quality than the competition, and the typical stress points have been reinforced. I don't see the cord or the stress points breaking any time soon. I also don't pull them out by the cord either, of course.

Now the only two negatives: these earphones are meant to have the cords come back over the top of the ear and tighten behind the head - not dangle in front like most. There is a little "bead" that tightens the left & right cords to the base of the back of your skull. I find that the bead constantly loosens, meaning that I'm also constantly tightening it back up. It's pretty entertaining, looking like an idiot with my hands raised and behind my head in the middle of the street, fussing with that friggin bead. It...is...annoying...

As is the fact that, since most of the cord is meant to be behind you but most of us keep our digital audio devices in front of us, gravity continually pulls the cord back towards the front, meaning that when there is little cord left in the back your head is going to get tugged on as you turn it. It is very, very strange. It is no problem if you keep your device in a backpack behind you. But as I keep my Zune in my shirt or jacket pocket I find this really darn annoying. Maybe you'll find a work-around for this problem.

All in all I would not let those 2 relatively minor yet weird negatives stop you from scoring these earphones. The sound and build quality are outstanding and I don't regret my purchase.

Sleek Sealance
By Jim on February 20, 2009
Comments: I love these, especially the sleek design. The earphone fits so perfect in my ear that the total seal facilitiates a superb audio experience. They are just perfect.

Westone UM1 Earphones
By bill on February 19, 2009
Comments: work great with my iPhone...generally more clarity when watching movie or TV shows...sound range and crispness of music fabulous...once i learned how to put them in, good fit and close to total external sound blockage at better price than a more expensive and well-known brand of earphones.

Very comfortable!!
By Kevin B on February 18, 2009
Comments: These are the MOST comfortable IEMs i have used. I upgraded from a pair of e2c's and those got uncomfortable after prolonged use. The um1's have superb SQ. I LOVE THEM

earphones
By nwe on February 16, 2009
Comments: definitely fit small ears better than others I've tried-some effort to get them adjusted, but worth it.

The Curve

By Steve on February 13, 2009

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Very pleased. They are not $500 earphones but I gave them 5 stars because of how they do on the cost/benefit curve. For the price (especially on sale) nothing touches them. Ones I've tried that sell for $30 less are terrible compaired to UM1s. Phones that sell for twice the price are better but not twice as good. At this price I have nice phones and my world won't end if I lose them.
Steve

Fantastic!
By Cliff J. on February 11, 2009
Comments: I was hesitant to spend $100 on earphones, but glad I finally made the jump and did it. They are worth every penny!

Good Service, Amazing Buds
By Geoff on February 10, 2009
Comments: Carefully went from site to site looking into the next set of earbuds to purchase. This site was not only helpful but so were the customer reviews. Exactly what I wanted, crisp sound, great all around high low and mids, and comfort!! Next Pair will be purchased from eps...

best birthday present

By nancy lewis on February 9, 2009

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I got these earphones for my husband on his birthday. he goes to the gym everymorning and listens to his i pod. he was very pleased with these. makes his workout so much more enjoyable he says. he's a happy camper. worth every dime they cost. thank you, oh and one of the best parts besides sounding so teriffic he says they say in his ears and dont come out. that he loves just as much. great product!

Just what I was looking for...
By Jim on February 9, 2009
Comments: I was looking for an earbud with enhanced sound, the ability to reduced other noise and durable for use during rigorous exercise. All three requirments have been met. I highly recommend the Westone UM1 Single Driver True Fit In-Ear Earphones!

ear phones
By susan on February 9, 2009
Comments: They are the first comfortable ear phones I've ever purchased. The sound is wonderful as well.

westone um1
By elizabeth on February 7, 2009
Comments: bought for a friend for exercising, she is very happy, she reports they are comfortable they don't fall out and the sound quality is great.

Best earphone value ever.

By Dave Solo, Michigan on February 6, 2009

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My MP3 player is saving my life, literally making it possible for me to spend hours doing cardio exercises while undoing years of inactivity.

The factor that has been the weakest, however, has been the earphones. I went from the standard earbuds to over-ear headphones to badly made in-ear phones and in-ear noise-canceling. If the last set hadn't been so flimsy, I might never have researched the best headphone solution for exercise as well as motorcycle riding.

Based on another review, I decided to try UM1s, and they are truly impressive, from the build quality to the design which allows a secure fit and a low enough profile to fit under a helmet. The sound is detailed and true, without the exaggerated bass and tinny highs of the 'phones I had been used to. I am able to enjoy the music at much lower volume levels, and hear details and lyrics that have eluded me for decades.

Bottom line, these are comfortable, clear, and enjoyable - allowing me to lose myself in the music while my body endures yet another hour on the treadmill.

I highly recommend them. I have spent far more on multiple sets of junk than on this one quality set. Don't make the same mistake.

And do your exercises!

Ghost Sounds

By EMUU on February 5, 2009

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Amazing earphones. The isolation coupled with the sound quality amaze me whenever I listen to a new track, even when it's one I've listened to many times before (on different headphones). I have, on more than one occasion, found myself thinking I was hearing a sound outside, only to learn that it was part of a song that, 1) I'd never heard before and, 2) was so realistic that I thought it was real. Having owned a pair of Ultimate Ears before, I would say that the build quality is similar (more ergonomic, if anything), with the same attention to mids and highs (the bass is similarly weak) but with even greater definition. All told, a strongly recommended pair of earphones.

Great Sound Very Comfortable

By Greg on February 4, 2009

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Like most people who get to this site I spent a lot of time trying to find the best bang for the buck. These were the first IEM I had ever tried and I was very pleased with the comfort and improvement in sound compared to the ipod ear phones. These are really nice if you fly a lot. I have Bose QC3's and these are much easier to travel with and really knock out the noise. I would buy these again in a minute. I wish they had a little more base but they are amazing for what they are and what they cost. Ear Solutions was great and shipped very fast and I will definitely buy from them again. You will be pleased if you buy these.

UM1
By Jeff Vickery on February 3, 2009
Comments: I purchased UM1's some time back for myself to use with my mp3 player and as in ear monitors when I play guitar. The sound is awesome, the fit is comfortable. I just purchased another set for my son. I would highly recommend giving these a try versus the competition. You won't be disappointed.

Westone UM1

By Mark on February 3, 2009

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Well made in-ear monitors. The standard tips fit my ear canals without discomfort and do a good job of minimizing external noise so that the volume can be kept at a reasonable level. I'd like a bit more bass, but this is an exceptional value for the money. Maybe Westone will eventually make a model between the UM1 and UM2 since it's a significant price jump to get the dual drivers.

Great for use in the gym! They really stay in place while I'm on the exercise bike or running on the track. Very unobtrusive. Because these earphones do such a good job reducing external noise I would not use them to bike or run outside.

Definitely Comfortable
By David on February 2, 2009
Comments: I bought these over other earphones because of their comfort - they certainly are comfortable, provided you use the right sized tips, and they do provide a good fit. As far as sound quality goes, it's good - I'm not a massive audiophile so don't come to me for an opinion. I haven't compared these to any other earphones, but I'm very happy with my purchase.

Earphones
By J. Ramon Santos on February 1, 2009
Comments: Great sounds for such a small item

not so happy!
By christine mutuku on February 1, 2009
Comments: where is the bass?

UM1
By tommy on February 1, 2009
Comments: I was very impressed overall, especially with the clarity in which it played highs and lows simultaneously, which my old sony MDRs didn't even come close to. At first I was a disappointed with the weak bass, but that was probably because the sonys were a bit bass heavy, since after a day or two of using the UM1s, the bass was great. Incredibly comfortable too

Excellent entry into high end earphones

By Scott on January 30, 2009

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These are excellent earphones but they do take some time to get used to. They need to go deep into your ears and the flat response may seem lacking at first if you are used to earphones with a more booming bottom end. Give these things a couple weeks and you will be sold. Other areas of note - no cord microphonics, sound isolation just as high as regular soft foam earplugs, totally comfortable once acclimated to the fit.

BEST EARPHONE
By HUFF on January 28, 2009
Comments: Great fit, incredible sound, and very comfortable. I was hesitant to purchase because of the price, but it was a very good investment. The music is very crisp & clear.

Love them
By Robert on January 28, 2009
Comments: I only bought these for gym workouts, they are perfect. They fit so well that you forget that you have them in. Great sound and you can listen at a much lower level. Made in USA sealed the deal for me, well worth the money.

More then I expected

By Dale on January 28, 2009

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I'm use to good quality foamy headphones which sound good but are bad for sweaty work outs. I've tried a couple cheaper brands and they sounded terrible. I didn't try anything else in the price range of the Westone UM1 but read quit a few reviews of many brands. I took a chance on the UM1 based on the reviews of them on Earphone Solutions review page. There is depth missing in the sound but after a couple minutes I don't even notice.
I'd have to listen to all models and brands to be sure but I really believe these are worth the money. I didn't think any earbuds could sound half as good as these do.

exactly what I wanted

By Robert on January 28, 2009

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I researched for a solid week before finally choosing these over the Etymotic ER6i, the Shure SCL2, or the UE Super.fi 4. Basically, the Ety's have the best isolation and can be had on the cheap, but they seem to break often. The Shure's had the least complaints about bass but look awful, and the UE's work with the iphone and have replaceable components. All of them had complaints about comfort. I chose these because they supposedly had a balanced sound, were well-made (in the USA), and above all, were comfortable.

All of these are true- the bass can be lacking sometimes (but is present) and the highs aren't as crisp as my old beat up Bose Tri-ports, but overall the sound is very pleasing and balanced, better than the Tri-ports.

They are comfortable; not at first but I think that's because I wasn't used to them. Now I can routinely forget they are there. One review said they were low profile enough to sleep in, which isn't really the case for me, but at least the design puts the pressure on the flat of the ear cavity and doesn't shove the inserts deep into my ear canal. Added with the sound isolation, I was more comfortable leaving them in my ear than taking them out the entire duration of a 13 hour flight.

They seem well made and rugged; the braided cord is nice and is the perfect length when my ipod is in my pocket. The plug barely fits into my iphone case (an inCase slider), but does if I cram it, so I could see a potential problem there. I don't mind because it makes it nearly impossible to accidentally pull out.

These are a 5 for the price, but a 4 in the full spectrum because of the relatively poor sound (relative to much more expensive earphones, that is). If I were to spend less than $150 on earphones, I would buy these every time.

Westone UM1
By Steve Schoon on January 27, 2009
Comments: Very satisfied with my UM1's The sound is great, and the earphones fit very well. I use them mainly while running, and they are perfect for that activity. Would definitely recommend these to anyone!

Christmas Hit
By KB on January 23, 2009
Comments: I gave these to my 26 year old son for Christmas. He is using them with his Nano. He says they are fantastic and can't believe how much better his music sounds. The buds fit nicely in his ears, eliminating all exterior noises. He suggests that I purchase them for myself now.

Not happy
By oscar luque on January 23, 2009
Comments: not the sound I expect from ear buds that cost more than $100.00

Jury's Still Out
By Jimmy on January 22, 2009
Comments: Bought these to replace my Shure e2c which finally gave up the ghost. Sound like you'd expect for a single driver. WAY more comfy than the Shures, but not nearly as robust. Time will tell how rugged (or not) they are. Slider doesn't stay put but I'm sure there's a fix for that.

Great Earphones

By Michael on January 21, 2009

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I bought the westone UM1 earphones a few months ago. I can honestly say they are the best set of earphones i have ever had. They are a bit more money than the everyday earphones you find in retail stores but worth every penny. The sound is good and the fit is great. I use them primarily for the gym. They never pop out of my ear and you can hardly feel them. They are also great for blocking out any sound from your surroundings, all you can hear is the music. I can highly recommend these earphones to anyone who likes to workout on a daily basis or to anyone who is looking for an upgrade to those garbage earphones that come with your mp3 players. My next investment will be the westone UM2 earphones. I hear the sound is incredible and the fit is just as good but for the price you can't beat the UM1.

Works great with a motorcycle helmet

By Aaron on January 17, 2009

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I'm very happy with these earphones. It was suggested in a couple of places that they would work well under a motorcycle helmet, so I thought they were a good bet. They fit completely in the ear, so they're much less likely to be torn out as you pull on your helmet than other sets.

The foam tips aren't great, though. They tend to fit loosely, at least on me. It isn't the end of the world, though.

The sound quality is pretty good. I am very happy with it, but it didn't 'wow' me. I can only really compare them to my last earphones, which were shure e2c's. They didn't fit under a helmet well at all, but the foam tips did work better. I think the UM1's are on a par with, or maybe just below, the e2c's.

I guess I'd say that if you want to wear them under tight-fitting headgear these are wonderful. If you don't they're a good option.

Also, I have to admit they do look pretty slick.

Disappointed.
By Lrparks on January 17, 2009
Comments: Not enough bass for me. I like the sound of the ones that came with my Ipod better. They do stay in my ear but I guess in the ears are not for me. They just aren't comfortable enough. Disappointed...

Husband Loves These!
By Genny on January 16, 2009
Comments: I purchased these for my husband and he loves them! He says that the sound quality is excellent. He takes them to the bookstore and says that he can't hear any outside noises.

Great fit and good sound, when they work.

By Mars Sjoden on January 15, 2009

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I own the Shure SCl3's and absolutely loved them. Unfortunately while cleaning them I accidently unscrewed the 'tip' (the protruding horn for the speaker) and lost it. So I set out to purchase another set. After much study, I decided to try the Westone UM1.

When the box finally arrived I eagerly opened to find a well packaged set of UM1's.

I read through the manual and figured out the proper way to use these beauties, and I must say, they fit soooo well. Better than anything I have worn before. When they are properly in place you can hardly notice they are there. I was very happy.

Initial sound check easily put them on par with the Shure SCL3's. The second biggest reason I use in-ear sound isolating earphones is so that I can keep the volume way way down, and still be able to listen to my music or podcasts throughout the day, while allowing important outside sounds to keep me alert. The UM1's worked beautifully. I was able to keep my sound level at around 2 to 5% of max.

Unfortunately after about an hour of use, the left channel earphone stopped working to my dismay. I thought at first it may have been my iPod, so when I got home I tested the UM1's on multiple devices with the same results. The left earphone was not functioning anymore. Testing with my Shure SCL3 and a couple other cheap headphones I found no problems.

I really liked the Weston UM1's while they lasted (short as it was) but am now waiting to send them back in the hopes that these were just a fluke bad set. Time will tell. In the mean time I have purchased another set of Shure SCL3s else where just incase.

I'll hold off final judgement when Earphone Solutions finally gets back to me with where and how to return the crap pair. No word since I spoke to the nice service person last week. My busy work schedule makes it hard to continuously phone and hound for service repair.

Mars

best earphones

By yvonne on January 13, 2009

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ive gone thru three pair so far and decided to try these. at first i didnt hear any bass at all but i had to move them around til i got a good fit. i love these they sound the best of all the others ive had. i always bought cheaper ones and finally broke down and paid a little bit more. i use them everyday while running on the treadmill and punching the heavy bag. i have allready worn out the canal tips and i am back here to buy some more. definitely give these a try ive had them about 6 months.

good but not great
By John on January 12, 2009
Comments: A step down from my Eytmotics in terms of sound quality, but they are more comfortable. Nice sound insulation, very good for soothing yourself to sleep on long flights.

Pretty good for the price

By Tryp on January 12, 2009

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I play drums with the worship band at my church and needed my own pair of ears to replace the loaner Shure E2's they had let me use. These seem to be comparable to those I had been using. I use the long comply tips that come with them and they isolate well, even considering I am playing drums in between a drum sheild and the wall behind me. I run them off of an Aviom and they sound good. The fit is good and they are definitely comfortable. This may sound goofy, but in my opinion, they look more professional than the black or white shures. There were only two things that sort of dissapointed me about these. One was that the cinch piece in the back seemed to slide out of position easily, but that was easily remedied with an email to the earphone solutions staff. They told me how to cross the cables and slide it over the X and it worked. The only other thing I was sort of bummed about was the bass response but this may just be my ears because I've heard many people like the bass in these. I have been using them for about 3 weeks wondering if they would burn in and the bass would be more defined and I've made sure that I'm getting the best possible seal, but it's just not there especially when plugging them in to my ipod. On stage it's not really an issue because I get the ambient bass from the house and the Aviom seems to drive them a bit lower. But if I plug them in to my iPod for practice or just listening, they sound pretty tinny to me. I met a guitarist for a national touring Christian singer this weekend and he was using the UM2 with a custom molded insert and said the UM2's were the way to go if you have the resources to go that way. Overall, I would say I'm happy with these for the price and what my primary use is. I also think that if you're testing the water with in ear monitors they are a good first step.

excellent earphones
By Malten on January 9, 2009
Comments: I had ordered the Westone UM1 earphones and selected ground shipping but was very happily surprised when they arrived only 2 days after ordering. They fit great into my ears (usually feel uncomfortable with in-ear earphones) and block out the outside noises amazingly. So far I am very satisfied with this product.

good noise reduction

By Karen Johnston on January 6, 2009

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Overall, I'm pretty happy with these. The sound seems great all around, and they are very comfortable. I got them to block out the obnoxious radio music at my gym and they are great for that! The foam ear inserts did not come with cleaning instructions and cost $7 a pop for new ones, so I wonder if I'll end up spending quite a bit over the life of them in replacements. My only other complaint is that the plug surround is too large for my ipod cover, so I can't use them with the cover on. This seems like certainly an avoidable problem with a better design.

Clarity
By Argie on January 2, 2009
Comments: Great set of cans Very impressed! clarity, separation, highs & lows all top notch, I'll be using these a lot. They're better than what I've used in the past. Bose Tri-ports, Sennheiser CX-300's & V-Moda Vibes

Super Sound
By digs on December 31, 2008
Comments: Superior fit and sound at almost a reasonable price. Dramatic improvement over the standard ipod earphones. Revealing incredible sound details lost with the standard earpiece. Better than my car stereo. Sturdy design. A must upgrade to appreciate the ipod.

Fantastic!
By Phillip Dimor on December 31, 2008
Comments: These sound fantastic. I can sleep with them in my ears, even while laying on my sides. They are extremely comfortable. Did I mention they sound excellent? Punchy, realistic bass. Clear mids and highs. Made very well. 5 stars all the way!

Westone UM1 Earphones
By Marc on December 30, 2008
Comments: Excellent product & value. I don't have any experience with high end earphones but I do know quality, both in music and product, and the UM1 excels in both. I used these on a recent flight and the noise reduction that they offered was excellent, and the comfort excellent also, last but certainly not least the sound quality was very good. I would purchase again without a second thought.

great fit, great sound
By john kennedy on December 30, 2008
Comments: fast service, great comfortable fit, excellent noise reduction and terrific sound. fit my purposes to a T - live sound monitoring, late-night mixing, casual on-the-go listening in often noisy environments. paid $110 and worth every penny

Westone UM1

By Bobby Lewis on December 29, 2008

Comments:

I use these for with my Shure In Ear Remote Monitor
PSM 200. I am a singer in a rock band and move around a lot. The Westone UM1 is far superior to the earphones that came with the Shure unit. They stay in your ear and are very comfortable. Response is great ! Rugged design. Braded cord stays on behind your ear. No problems with moisture. Get them,Fot the quality and ruggedness they are a steal for the price. !
Bobby

Awesome!

By dontyouwannaknow on December 27, 2008

Comments:

I love these headphones! My first purchase of more than $20 headphones and well worth it. I no longer have to listen to folks in the cubicle forest argue with their cable companies or gossip about 30 pound turkeys. The sound quality is amazing. I am noticing so many nuances in songs I've listened to so many times before with lesser headphones. These are very comfortable even for my small ears and they never fall out. I wouldn't jog with them on the open road though, they block too much background for it to be safe. I love them and earphone solutions too.

Great bass!
By Ulrik Lerche on December 25, 2008
Comments: Great bass, somewhat muddy middle and high. I bought these for my little brother (11 years) and he likes them very much. The best thing about them is that he only has to turn the volume up on his Zune to 6 out of 20 to achieve good sound level because of the good noise cancelling. Great for ear protection!

Motorcycle Riders

By Jay on December 24, 2008

Comments:

These earphones finally don't interfere with taking my helmet on and off! They have a nice sound, and block a pretty good amount of outside noise as well. I guess due to their single driver, the sound could be fuller, but otherwise they make a great companion for my rides, and I can't feel them in my ears. The very first earphones that actually fit my ears and don't have to worry about them slipping out! Thank you!

Westone UMI Earphones
By Crennie on December 21, 2008
Comments: The Westone UMI earphones are incredible. The earphones have great sound. It sure made a difference from the reguler iPod earphones. I had never bought any before and I am very pleased with it's performance. They stay in my ears. I also appreciate the fact they were made in the USA.

Weston UM1 Single Driver

By Becks on December 20, 2008

Comments:

I own several travel headphones. All of which got rave reviews on Amazon..They have been passsed on to my children . I purchased these with the hopes that I could have a good pair of inexpensive ones. I own some open air-Grado's which are fantastic. The Weston UM1's are perfect for travel. I especially like the foam ear buds over the silicone in-ear ones. These are comfortable and the sound is just fine for travel. They seal great and fit great. If you are looking for a set in this price range...you can't go wrong.

Great IEM's for Running

By Troy on December 19, 2008

Comments:

I work out quite regularly and have had issues getting a decent pair of IEM's or Ear buds to stay in my ear and not fall out or loosen up. These are by far the most comfortable ear phones ive ever worn hands down. So I've had them now about 3 weeks, and have put them to every possible test I can think of to get them to fall out. I started off with biking then moved onto the cross trainer and they never budged. The next day I used them while i lifted weights and had no issues. So I figured I would stop messin around and put them to the real test. Out in the heat running hard. They stayed put and actually are so light i thought they were falling out a couple times only to find they were still tightly seated and the sound was pretty good. Since then I have tried several other activities and to no avail they do not budge I even tried playing basket ball as well as jumping rope and they came out perfect.

The only down fall that I see is the Comply tips seem to wear pretty fast although I use mine 2-3 times per day for workouts and have not had to replace them, I can see the wear. Not a big deal they are a cheap replacement and definately worth the money. If you lead a active lifestyle and are looking for decent sounding IEM's or earbuds this is it. If you want AMAZING sounding step up to the UM2's or the new UM3's. They were a bit outa my price range but for the money. I don't think the UM1's can be beat for comfort.

Unbeatable for price

By Jung on December 17, 2008

Comments:

I had a set of Shure SCL-2s that I lost...so I replaced them with these, per suggestion from a friend. They are both around the same price range, entry level in-ear earphones. These sound very clear and accurate, and the bass response is there. Not muddy at all. They were also very comfortable and didn't fall out easily. The earpiece compresses as you squeeze it, then it expands in your ear, ensuring a snug fit. You can hear all the small details of your audio. I hope I can upgrade to UM2s in the future, but this is all I can afford right now, and I'm very happy!

Best headphones yet
By Rod on December 17, 2008
Comments: I can't believe the quality for the price. Comfortable and the sound is incredible. I am recommending them to others who love music as much as I do.

Amazing product
By Todd Lehr on December 16, 2008
Comments: I don't know why you would purchase anything else. I spent the same amount on a pair of BOSE in canal buds and it was like night and day. The UM1 is an amazing product and Earphone Solutions came through with fast delivery. 5 STARS ALL AROUND!

peaceful
By Pete M on December 10, 2008
Comments: Wow, I can actually relax on the subway with these things. Very comfortable, easy to fit, and great noise blocking. Can't wait to try them on a flight. Lost a star because they seemed a little pricey but to be honest they're my first pair of in-ear phones so don't have any others to compare with.

Very Pleased
By Paul McShan on December 4, 2008
Comments: I am very pleased with these buds. They are pleasent to wear and sound great. They are also made well. My only con is that it takes a little doing to take them out of your ears. They really fit down in your ears. I would like to upgrade to the UM2s in the future as I am sure they are of the same guality as the UM1s.

Best ever
By Mark on December 4, 2008
Comments: Have tried nearly every brand, these are the best, most comfy, best value. If they ever top making them I'll buy 10!

Great Sound, Good Price

By Rob Boyd on December 3, 2008

Comments:

I bought these earphones after a long search. I have used Bose in ears, Sony EX-81, Koss SparkPlugs, Sennheiser CX300, and I'm sure a few others I forgot. With the Westones, I get a great fit, and superior sound. The isloation is so good that I can't anything going on around my cube, which is great for those tasks that require concentration. One slight down side is that I can hear compression artifacts in my MP3s now that i didn't hear before. Bottom line, excellent comfort and sound, and the price is just right for what you get.

UM1
By Bobret on December 2, 2008
Comments: Great sound and good noise canceling. Very happy. MADE IN USA

Nice Phones
By Frank D on December 1, 2008
Comments: I have the Westone um2 and although the um1 is not as good as the UM2 they are a big step up from I Pod standard phones.The fit is very comfortable and the sound is clear.

UM1 EARPHONES
By MICHELLE on November 25, 2008
Comments: These earphones are a great investment! I had tried a few other brands in the past and always had problems with room noise filtering in. With the UM1 I have absolutely no excess noise and only hear what I need to in my in-ear monitor. They are also great at reducing outside noise while listening to an MP3 player.

wow.....MUST READ ...

By brian tickes on November 24, 2008

Comments:

amazing...cant even feel them in your ear. for in ear headphones how can u beat these. and how often can u say u can JUST HEAR MUZIC. and at all levels...u don't have to listen to them loud...but don't expect to be able to talk with them unless u purchase the in-line button microphone..i haven't bought them but I'm thinking about it now...amazing...just music in your ears, nothing in the background!...would have spent 150$!...

Not quite wat I expected
By Herbie on November 24, 2008
Comments: I have tried many earphones in the lower range the ones I owned the last were by philips 35$ is wat they cost me... they weren't pretty good on the sound clarity as UM1's but they do gave me some nice bass.They are bit low on bass (I know it said in the description flat response) but I guess once I got used to them they are working fine for me

Real sound, and comfortable
By Hermilio on September 19, 2008
Comments: They are a little expensive, but the results are fantastic. I think is a very good product for this price. I'm looking forward to have the UM2,....or UM3

Wonderful headphone

By Jer on July 4, 2008

Comments:

Wow! I have had these for a few weeks now, and I can't say enough about how much I like them. After my second pair of V-Moda buds broke within a few months of ownership, I bought a cheap pair of Skullcandy buds from the dept. store. They lasted about two weeks. I went back to using my Senn HD595s around the house, and realized it was time for a quality pair of earbuds too. After weeks of research on brands such as Shure, Ety, UE, Bose, etc. I found this website and saw the reviews of the Westone UM1. I did some more research on them and learned that they are a major player for pro IEMs and custom earmolds.

I had a tough time deciding between these and the Shure SE110. My decision was swayed by the Comply tips, durable braided cables, and US manufacture.

Sound quality is excellent, Low-Mid-High frequency ranges are all equally represented and warm. Bass is tight, not overdone.

Comfort is also by far the best, and these actually stay in my ears while on the treadmill unlike any other earbud I've tried.

I can only imagine how the UM2s sound, so perhaps someday I will upgrade but I feel very well compensated for my $100 investment.

Thanks for introducing me to such a wonderful product.

Excelent value

By Jer on June 27, 2008

Comments:

I have had these for a few days now and am very happy with my purchase.

So far my observations are:

Comfort: A+
You won't find a more comfortable pair of IEMs at any price. The "memory foam" tips are top notch, and make a perfect seal in about 20 seconds.

Quality of construction: A+ again.
This is my fourth pair of IEMs in the last 2 years. I'm tired of shoddy materials and poor quality. I don't expect to have any issues with these, they are light years ahead of other brands I have tried. Braided cord is stellar.

Sound: A (adjusted for price)
Balanced and warm sounding, with a flat profile. They really bring out the flaws in MP3/ACC files though. Be warned, they may turn you into an audiofile if you aren't one already.
Sound is comparable to my Senn HD 595s.
I would prefer a bit more bass extension, but that's a personal preference. Seperation is also very nice, mids and highs are clear and accurate.

Overall, for $100 you can't go wrong. I haven't tried the new Shure Se110s, but I can't imagne them besting these. Especially when you consider quality of construction (USA Manufactured!) and comfort into the equation.

Slim profile, great sound

By Hassan H on May 2, 2008

Comments:

I have had my UM1 earphones for about 3-4 months. They are my first real decent pair of headphones, previously having used some Sony NX-1s. My biggest concern was, of course, getting better sound quality, but also comfort and very important, that I be able to wear my new headphones while wearing my motorcyle helmet (no problem here).

First off, after having personally tried all the price-competitive models from Etymotic, Shure, and Ultimate Ears, I can say that dollar-for-dollar, the UM1s are def the best, on almost every dimension. I liked Ultimate Ears in that the cord is replaceable but the UM1 twisted cord is super durable. Unlike, especially Etymotics ER-6/6i. Garbage, seriously, easy to tangle and will wear out soon. Also, Ultimate Ears stick way too far out of your ear to comfortably lie on a pillow (impossible for a helmet). Other than that issue, I might have bought them. At this price range, Shure simply doesn't compete. Their equivalent earphones are two to three times the size, for starters, which make them uncomfortable obviously. Simply a nonstarter for me.

Overall, very happy with my choice. These are the best earphones you can find in this price range. Highly recommended.

Read other reviews for details on the sound quality, but trust me when I say that for size, fit, comfort (I've worn my UM1s for hours w/no pain), and build quality (including the cord), the UM1s can't be beat.

Don't justify the high price

By DIGITALPG on April 29, 2008

Comments:

Ok so now I am prepared to write a review after having these babies for 5 months. Let's start with sound: Hmmmm ok agreed sound is better than the stock i-pod buds but hold on that doesn't justify its price of $109. May be around $60 would have been good. These IEM's have great highs, alright mids and poor lows. I should have got the senn CX 500 for this price, they are equally comfortable and have better base and equal clarity if not better. The UM 1's have amazing sound isolation way better than senn's. These buds are extremely comfortable, but very costly for this price. The cord is braided and so chances of tangling are reduced. These come with a good carrying case which is very handy and protects the expensive earphones. If these headphones were for $ 60 or so then they would have deserved 5 stars but for that high price of $ 110, I don't think they deserve 5 stars. These are best suitable for vocal, and classical music but not so much for bassy music. Not that I am a bass head but these certainly lack the warmth to some extent ( and yes I did get a secure fit, you can't go wrong with the fit on these, they are easy to fit)

Better than Shure - for sure

By John A on April 10, 2008

Comments:

I have had my UM1 earphones for 6 months. Prior to these I was hooked on Shure and living in the UK had stumped up the ££s to buy them, going up through the models from E2C through to SCL4. In their own right the Shure models are amazing, and with the right buds had a nice fit and a really professional sound / finish. Then I read how Westone were the designers of the original Shure products and gave them a try.
Wow! What a difference. The cables are far more plyable and with the sponge buds the phones are perhaps the most comfortable I've ever worn. I accept that when you compare these to the SLC4 Shure phones for sound quality - when tested to studio / laboratory levels - the mid and high ranges don't quite match up, but if you're listening to a good MP3 player, you probably wont notice the difference. I'd recommend these to anybody, whatever your choice of music, for personal use and I'd say to invest in a few packs of the sponge bud tips for comfort. Sponge tips also make the noice cancellation work a lot better too.
The only reason I'd change would be if I decided to invest some cash and go for the UM2.....otherwise these are the best I've had.

good sound, but not for the gym

By Jason F. on April 6, 2008

Comments:

I've owned these headphones for around 6 months after my Shure's died. I really like the slim profile (the Shure's always stuck out too far) and the good sound. I mainly wear these to the gym and after a few uses the sound went dead and dulled. I read the manual and saw that you shouldn't expose these to moisture, but I never had any problems with sound with my Shure's. I have to let these things dry for a day before the sound comes back, and it seems like its getting worse (as stated in the manual. They sound great and are very comfortable but I am extemely disappointed that I can't wear these to the gym regularly as thats really the only time I listen to my mp3 player.

So if you're looking at these to wear to the gym be warned.

awesome!
By Kris M. on February 25, 2008
Comments: The UM1 is by far the best fitting earphones I have ever tried. I have a pair of the shure EC2 and these are better fitting and far more precise when it comes to sound quality. I have also tried the bose in ear headphones and there is no comparison. These earphones are superior to anything in their price range.

Awsome Product
By HB on February 15, 2008
Comments: Fantastic. Comfortable. Sound purchase (pardon the pun). I've used them just walking around downtown, riding the subway, snowmobiling. They are the most comfortable buds I've ever worn. The one con my wife doesn't like them because I can't hear her when she's talking, oh wait not a con.

Wonderful, only bettered by UM2

By Art M. on January 28, 2008

Comments:

I've tested all the brands, and a variety of levels of quality. I keep coming back to Westone. I think that Westone earphone capture a LIFELIKE tonality that other phones do not. They are also the best at comfort. Even that another earphone might have a little more treble detail, or a little more bass, the UM1 is naturally balanced with a lifelike sound. UM1 easily my favorite in this price range.

New to Professional Earphones

By Nicole on January 16, 2008

Comments:

This is my frist pair of higher quality earphones. As someone who has never tried anything other than middle to lower quality Sony and JVC brands, these rock my socks off. I have ridiculously small ears (1.5'' long) and I could never find inner ear earphones that would be small enough for me. These are it. They stay in very well, and are very comfortable. One con is that the ComplyTips are difficult to put on the device. I would reccommend these to anyone new to higher qulaity headphones and for personal MP3 player use. Thank you earphonesolutions.com for helping me make the right decision!

I hate going anywhere without them.
By Frank on January 15, 2008
Comments: These earphones are more comfortable than I ever imagined earphones could be. The cables are managed nicely and seldom get in the way. They sound great and have given my mp3 collection new life. More importantly, I'm still using them on a regular basis after 4 months.

So Much Better!!!
By Jen on November 11, 2007
Comments: My brother just recently bought me the iPod and it's awesome but the stock earphones sucked majorly. He recommended I get the UM-1s and I have to agree that these are great to listen to. It's an even tone and the more I listen to them everyday, the bass gets more clear and smooth sounding. Excellent choice for the $!!!!

Very good fit, balanced sound

By Tim on October 15, 2007

Comments:

I've had my UM-1s for about 2 weeks now and impressed with the fit, isolation, and overall tonality.

I work in pro audio for my living, and I find the UM-1 to have a balanced, un-hyped response. Those who complain about the "bass" must listen to techno/trance/drum & bass or other such "unplayed by human hands" material with artificial LF content.

I used the UM-1s to monitor the microphone placement and progress of a new digital recording of our symphony, and found the bass level and tone to be very consistent with what the microphones were picking up. Again, the description that comes to mind is "un-hyped."

People used to listening with the acoustic equal of the "smiley-face EQ" with the bottom 2 octaves and top 2 octaves boosted all the way, I'm sure these aren't the ticket. If you want to hear what is really there I suggest these. I prefer them to the Shure E2 by a long shot, and I think one would have to spend considerably more $$$ to get a product that is actually superior. If you want a product that does the EQ for you, move on, these don't do that.

MIXED FEELINGS

By PHIL on August 9, 2007

Comments:

I started with the Sure E2G, sound was ok nothing out of this world. the fit was very uncomfortable so I exchanged them for the UM-1, now the fit is excellent, they do block the outside noise,(25db suppression) the sound: lack of bottom end bass ,the mids could get muddy at times. I guess it is a decent compromise between confort and sound.
A friend of mine purchase a set of creative Zen aurvana headphones $99. Now this puppies have excellent bottom end (clear bass) and the highs are crisp.Westone have some serious competition in the same price range headphones. If you want to spend $100 for a decent set of headphones it's worth giving them a try.

Dont Pay More !
By Curtis on June 29, 2007
Comments: The day I received these, two friends had just bought bose products; one the Quietcomfort 3, the other bought the In-Ear Headphone. The UM1 produced more accurate sound from all frequencies than either of the Bose products. The incredible fit offers the same amount of noise cancellation at 1/3 the price. These gems are simply a steal of a deal.

A little disappointed

By Ann on June 29, 2007

Comments:

These earphones are a little disappointing for my taste. The sound is flat and dull. Reminds me of listening to music on am radio. Good mids, poor definition on bass and highs.
However, the fit is very comfortable with excellent sound isolation (I have small ear canals...is that too personal??). The sound quality seems to vary with the style of music. Overall, I prefer my sennheiser pmx70 earbuds for sound quality and for half the price of the um1. I guess I need to buy the $400 earphones to get the sound I want. Forget it.

Very Good BUT...

By Jim on April 25, 2007

Comments:

I had the opportunity to compare the UM1 with the V-Moda Vibe on a side by side basis with the identical music. The UM1 performed well except for some mid range 'muddiness'. On the other hand, the V-Moda Vibe performed exceptionally well across the frequency range. Excellent, but not overly exaggerated bass, yet clear and very well defind mid range and treble. The UM1 is very very good. The V-Moda Vibe is simply better in audio quality.

Not bad at all

By Tanner on April 9, 2007

Comments:

To start off, these headphones are very excellent in many different ways. They have amazing sound isolation, and they absolutely stay in your ear no matter what. I played an hour of tennis with these in, no problems. One thorn to pick is that everyone said the sound quality is amazing. I cannot say I'm sold on that, I've listened to my previous $40 iPod headphones, in one ear and the UM1's in the other. They don't sound much different, nothing too special about the sound.

All in all they are great headphones. They do the job of isolating sound. Not the best sound though. Recommended nevertheless.

EXCELLENT!!!
By David on March 7, 2007
Comments: Not only am I impressed with the sound isolation and the sound quality of the UM1 , the customer service is the best. Earphone solutions truly stand behind all that they claim. Great web site ....

Great product
By Adde on February 28, 2007
Comments: I have only had my UM1 earbuds for a few minutes and I already love them. Perfect fit, very good balanced sound and fantastic isolation from outside noise! For the $110 these are definitely 5 star earphones. Compared to the V-Moda Vibe earphones (I tried them and returned them) the $20 extra is well spent money!!!

Huge upgrade!

By MT on February 18, 2007

Comments:

I absolutely hate the standard earbuds that come with the iPods - they don't fit my ears well at all, they were constantly falling out, and the sound quality was pathetic. As a result, the iPod was practically worthless to me. That was until I received my Westone UM1 earphones. What a huge difference! The UM1s fit great. They are small and comfortable, and sound 10X better than those $^%&#! earbuds. I just wish I could justify spending the extra $200 for the UM2s. In my opinion, the UM1s should be the minimum required equipment for all mp3 players. Highly recommended.

satisfied!

By Lars on January 23, 2007

Comments:

The Westone UM1 is clearly a significant upgrade to the earbuds bundled with consumer mp3 players: good isolation, great audio. Their performance is to a great extent dependent on the source, i.e. how good the associated amp/player is. I noticed better bass and high end extension when listening through my computer soundcard than with my flash mp3 player. This is why all earphone reviews must be evaluated carefully. In many cases, I think one is reading a review of the associated electronics as much as the earphones. that being said, the Westone UM1 will appeal more to audio purists than to the Hip Hop crowd.

The presentation of the UM1's is overall very natural, albeit with softly rolled off highs and articulate, but not powerful bass. Vocals are especially good, entirely free of sibilance. This is an earphone you can wear and listen to for hours without fatigue. Comfort is super with the enclosed gray foam tips. I have not tried the yellow comply tips.

wow
By jjsscram on January 5, 2007
Comments: Best earphones I have ever had. They are perfect for all my plane trips for my work.

Great Westone
By Sergio - Italy (FG) on December 22, 2006
Comments: The sound of these UM1 is GREAT... also in ITALY! Guaranteed! Delivered in ONE week in Italy from order without any customs costs… Thanks to earphonesolutions and its Staff!

Unbeatable for the money!
By DMB Concertfan on December 13, 2006
Comments: UM1’s are unbelievable for the $$.

By Nuts and Boltz on December 5, 2006

Comments:

Quite simply, an excellent choice to replace factory standard ear buds. Immediatley you'll notice a huge difference and will forget quickly about the $110. I compared the Shure's 3&4 and found that the Um's were more comfortable, equal in sound quality, lower profile and about $100- $200 cheaper. I like the 25 db reduction in background noise which comes in handy for air travel and motorcycle riding. The lower profile is also a plus; comfortable under helmet, I can lay on my side and listen in bed comfortably. The cord is superior to the shure. It is limp and comfortable where I find the shures to be rigid and heavier. I am giving the product a 4 star rating based on value and performance, though I would expect that the UM2 is a 5 star choice, offering everything I mentioned previously and better sound quality, of course they are about $200 more.


By CDR Dave Dahl, FIFTH FLEET, Bahrain on November 22, 2006
Comments: Awesome! Had 'em for a year, perfect fit & sound. Buy 'em now from ES. CDR Dave Dahl, US FIFTH FLEET, Manama, Bahrain.

By Mad_Midget on October 30, 2006

Comments:

I just purchased the Westone UM1 as an upgrade to my Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3 Pros. The UM1sfit better, have clearer mid and high range sound and they have a better cable than the Ultimate Ears. Which is a godsend for when I go jogging with my Ipod Nano, it's good to have such great cables. I have small ears and the standard length Canal Comply tips fit so much better than the foam tips that came with the Ultimate Ears. I am now pursuing getting the custom ear pieces made for me since my left ear canal is slightly deformed due to a facial injury sustained while skydiving many years ago. The UM1's fit better than any other earphones I have ever used. If your current earphones are hard to fit, try the UM1's, you won't be disappointed.


By Drew B on October 27, 2006
Comments: Extremely confortable. Lows are nice a round, high not too harsh. Only negative is that the midrange can get muddy and distorted at higher volumes. I've found this occurs on a number of tracks. Other than that, love them.

By NDK on October 19, 2006

Comments:

I am extremely impressed by the shipping standards of FMA solutions. Ordered late at night on Tuesday with a 2 day shipping option and received my earphones on Thrusday. Thank you.
Now for the earphones. I previously owned the Audio Technica CM-7Ti model earphones. These are open style (which means music leaked out) but had great sound. The Westone UM1s obviously surpassed these earphones at the same price. They are extremely comfortable once you get used to them and the sound is exceptionally clear. For the bass, if you are one of those going for thumping bass, I recommend the Shure phones. In my experience, the Westone products focus on more natural clarity of sound. Compared to the etymotics, it is not as meticulous, but then again, a much more smoother experience. It is perfect in the bed as the earphones won't interfere with your sleep. If you have some money but not enough for the UM2s or Triple driver phones, and if you are one who wishes to hear "pure clarity", then I strongly recommend the UM1s. I use them on my iPod all the time. Sit back and enjoy.


By Jim Wester on September 27, 2006
Comments: These earphones are fantastic. They go INTO your ears and so they will take a couple days to get used to. The sound is wonderful - very natural and non-fatiguing. Highly recommended.


By June on September 22, 2006
Comments: I got these to replace the Etymotic ER6 that I used for 3 years. I noticed immediately that the UM1 fit is perfect for my ears. It even sounds great out of the box. I can't wait until these get burned in. There is way less cable noise when compared with the Etys. I am very pleased with this headphone. Thank you.


By Hans Sweden on August 29, 2006
Comments: The UM1 are the best balanced earphones I have tried and they are so responsive to the EQ that I have managed to copy the sound of every other earphone I have compered the with. No matter what type of sound you prefer you can have it (if you have a desent EQ on your mp3 player). I have used them for 3 month with my iPod 5G and could not be happier.

By Ron on August 19, 2006

Comments:

I agree with others that these UM1's are very balanced. Now that is not to say that you can't adjust to your taste with an equalizer or "WOW" if you have it. The UM1's can produce tons of bass,mids,highs but they are factory set for balanced sound. Now for the fit. Once I learned just how to insert them properly, within 5 mins they seem to disapear, can't feel them in my ears at all. I beleive these are the best for the money. You will have to spend 200 to beat these.

By Karl on August 10, 2006

Comments:

I'm not an audiophile and this is my first IEM. I'm definately content with my UM1s. The small profile makes it easy to lay in bed on your side without somethin sticking out too much. Isolation is good with the provided comply tips, use these with my zen all the time on the airplane. I did get some noise from when the cord was positioned in certain areas or bent in a certain fashion. The little plastic piece that secures the line behind your neck seems a bit cheap, but doable. Sound quality is good, as everyone else has said. One thing I wish I did was buy comply tips, I'm almost out after a few months. The triple flange is too big for my ears so i couldn't really use those. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the UM1s.

By Yang on July 23, 2006

Comments:

This is my first IEM and I have a couple of headphones (HD580 and SR80) to make a comparison with. I really like the sound of the UM1 which I feel is very musical (not punchy). The mid range has an enduring sweetness to it and the sound stage is very open. Users should spend some time breaking it in as well as finding the best way of wearing it for that essential seal. Highly recommended!


By Erdinc Yilmaz on July 14, 2006
Comments: My second UM1 from earphonesolutions,same fast shipping and quality.I got it on 6th day,i have ordered.


By 8lias on June 24, 2006
Comments: Well balance, extremely comfortable, discreet design, affordable, music sounds lively. A little bit more bass would be 101% perfect, hey, it's an imperfect world, I am contend.


By 8lias on June 24, 2006
Comments: I forgot to mention, earphonesolution.com has fast shipping, competetive price, professional, highly recommend.


By Ege Turgay on June 19, 2006
Comments: fastest shipping i've ever seen, fast customer support! great free add-on s from earphonesolutions. Besides that amazing earphone, perfect isolation.it seems very stong, i dont think the cable somehow brakes or other problems ever. Carrying case is very secure for the earphone. No matter of what, just buy it definetly amazing after my sony ex71 so called iem.


By Dan-0 on June 17, 2006
Comments: UM1 Excellent comfort as I wear these all day long.Lows,mids excellent but the bass is weak.Overall excellent value for the money!The UM2's must blow your mind!!


By Tony on May 25, 2006
Comments: really good earphone and hv a great human voice when listening


By dan on May 11, 2006
Comments: good god their incredible, so worth it


By Jens S on April 26, 2006
Comments: These are comfortable, and have a quite good tonal up to mid-range, where I find them too harsh. The treble roll off to fast and is way to lossy, there's lots of details missing -compared to my standard Koss UR-40. Somehow I'm dissapointed but in noisy environments one miss out on the details anyway... Jens S, Sweden

By Benjamin on April 4, 2006

Comments:

Great all around sound, comfortable fit, and solid build quality. Stepping up from the Sony MDR-EX71SLs, which are known for being bass heavy, I don't feel like I've lost bass with the UM1s but rather gained clarity in the bass. A huge step up.

As they're my first IEMs that provide substantial sound isolation, I am not only enjoying music at a far lower volume than I used to, but I find myself turning down other sources as well. It's just not comfortable to blast it and now I know there's an alternative.

I'm a "bang for the buck" shopper and the Westone UM1 is definitely where it's at.

Earphonesolutions support staff was absolutely outstanding and I have not hesitated to recommend them based on the overall service ever since.


By bill on April 1, 2006
Comments: Not so bass sounds crappy... Er6i sounds much better...


By Erdinc Yilmaz on March 27, 2006
Comments: These are great earphones.I have iriver h320 and with these phones,i think myself near an orchestra.Bases r incredible,mids trebles r good like bases.And thnx earphone solutions for fast shipping,i got them only in 5 days.Love from TURKEY...


By Dawn on March 26, 2006
Comments: Lovin' it. every moment


By Andrew on March 18, 2006
Comments: These are great Canal Phones. The sound perfect and are super comfotable. I used to have the sony in ear phones and they always fell out. The westone stayed in place throughout my two hour workout. Thanks earphonesolutions for the fast shipping and the best headset around.


By TH on March 2, 2006
Comments: It only took as long as to pull the short foam tips off, and put the standard length ones on to be sold on this wonderful product. They were comfortable immediately, and sound great. Earphone Solutions were great with answering an email, and getting the UM1's in the mail.. I couldn't be happier.

By TH on February 24, 2006

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Amazing headphones. After listening to these I can hear all sorts of things in my music library I never heard before. I can hear instruments in the backround that were never there with stock phones. These are also very comfortable iems. I wasn't sure if I would be able to stick something into my ear but thanks to all the included tips I found the set that makes it feel like I'm not even wearing headphones.Earphonesolutions was also very helpful in making my decison and shipping them out quickly. I ordered these on a Tuesday morning and they arrived here on Thurday afternoon of that week. To top it all off this speedy shipping was just with the free shipping options! Thanks and great job earphonesolutions!

By JD on February 17, 2006

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In a word...comfortable. they always feel great and nothing is better at the gym or jogging on trails.
obviously the sound isn't on par with dual driver sets, but the price isn't either. for $100, i haven't heard anything better and i have tried the shure e2, e3 and e4. i also own triports and the b & o phones (i have been trying to find the right ones!) and i think my searching has finally ended.
all in all, these earphones combine the best features of all of the above, great comfort, great sound, great isolation and awesome value.

By Steve Ziemke on February 16, 2006

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No problems whatsoever with Earphone Solutions. I'm glad that I bought them here.

The UM1's are nice earphones. The sound is very nice. Flat and even to my ears. They don't blow me away. I had some Sony noise cancelling NC-11's and to my ear those sounded just as good and maybe even a little better - but they were very fragile (one side just stopped working) and had lot's of cord noise which made working out with them a real pain.

Earphone Solutions sent an instruction sheet telling you how to use the UM1's and that it would take ten days or so to get them to fit right and I will say that you should listen to the advice. It took a while to get them to feel and sound just right (my left ear inserts at a slightly different angle then the right and it took a few days to figure it out) but now using them is second nature and the sound is good, No cord noise to worry about when working out and they really are very comfortable.

It sure would be fun to try the UM2's but for the money I think these would be hard to beat.


By JP on February 15, 2006
Comments: wow. listening to them now, and i'm hearing things that i have never heard before with any of the 10 pairs of headphones i've owned.(none IEM's) I can't compare them to the other IEM's because i haven't listened to them, but these are WAY better than the iPod ones. Very sufficiant bass and increadible clearness. Couldn't want more.


By athos on January 29, 2006
Comments: first of all, great response from this store. quick processing and fast shipping. the um1 sound great out of my x5L for this price. they have a slightly warm sound, with phenomenal vocals. bass is good and responds well to eq. perhaps not the best for symphonies but besides that, they excel.

By EarphoneSolutions Administrator on January 25, 2006

Comments:

Reviews that are not relevant will be deleted. Example: "these are great" "this sucks", "the left doesn't work". Reviews that are relevant: "This sucks because the earpiece hurts my ear and they keep falling or they don't have enough bass, or they don't have enough highs, etc.". If a product arrives and it's defective you cannot post a review saying they suck because in fact you got a defective product. Since you are covered with a 1-2 year warranty and your earphones will be replaced at no charge, save your review to a fully working earphone. It's not fair for our readers. If after receiving a fully working replacement you find they are bad for one reason or another, you are welcome to post your review with whatever relevant critics you have on the product.

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By Shawn L. on December 28, 2005
Comments: Just got these yesterday. I don't think there is a better iem in this price range, miles better then shure e2's and e3's and the option to go with custom molds is great. Warm and very musical, with a touch of high-end rolloff, I can listen to these for hours.


By Ray K. on December 26, 2005
Comments: The UM1s are super comfortable and sound really good with the Comply Tips. I found the triple flange to be a bit uncomfortable but after trimming off the last flange, they became just as comfortable as the canal tips. UM1s are a great value and sturdy in design. Earphone Solutions gave fast responses to any questions asked and quick service. Thanks Flavio and staff!


By Ryan on December 14, 2005
Comments: i just purchased the um1 a week ago and am happy about them...im not really happy about the bass but the mids and highs are great...the fit with these are the best ive tryed out...for the price and sound the um1 are the ones to buy!!!


By Tom G. on October 28, 2005
Comments: Wow! Great overall sound (nice highs, great mids, and awesome bass) and very, very comfortable. I've had a series of earphones, but I believe my search is over! And hat's off to Flavio and the rest of the crew at EarphoneSolutions. Top notch products with the best customer service to match. Thanks!

By Raymond on October 19, 2005

Comments:

Not quite detailed as the ER6i but these earphones have wonderful mids and better bass. Bass is very good. Tight and punchy. Have a slight mid bass hump. Lower bass extends quite a bit. Mids are sweet! Vocals sound very good on them. UM1's treble is a little recess compared to the ER6i. UM1 is a musical earphone while the ER6i is more analytical. The UM1 can sound a bit muffled especially after listening to the ER6i. Very good for rock/metal/pop songs.

The UM1 have a warmer, lusher and fuller sound while ER6i have a more metallic, brighter sound. UM1 doesn't have the prominant details of the ER6i but its still there. To my ears, the UM1 is more musical, balanced earphone. The ER6i is a bit lopsided, leaning towards the treble. A more analytical earphone. So depends on the individual, both are equally good. I personally prefer the UM1.


By garo on October 16, 2005
Comments: These ear phones have outstanding sound, the best I've heard but I havn't tried the others high end plugs or the UM2s.


By Bill T. on October 5, 2005
Comments: Earphone solutions was fantastic! They were available to answer my questions two times and steered me to the best solution for my needs. I bought the Westone UM1 and am very happy that I did. Bill T. Carmichael, CA

After its big brother, the UM2, these are the second most comfortable earphones we have reviewed. It's direct competition for the Shure SE110, Shure SE210, Shure SCL2 and Shure SCL3. The UM1 has a more balanced output and are the most comfortable earphones in the market. They are also made in the USA. Cables are also better designed than the others.

Best for those that want UTMOST COMFORT for an affordable price and Made in USA. The UM1 is also recommended for people with small ears, children and for working out as these are guaranteed to stay in your ear. You can hardly notice you are wearing them.