[Long & McQuade] Westone UM Pro 50 Five Driver In-Ear Monitors - Clear - $569.99

Feb 9th, 2021 2:37 am

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chatbox [OP]: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10310 posts; 6720 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 2:37 am

[Long & McQuade] Westone UM Pro 50 Five Driver In-Ear Monitors - Clear - $569.99

Deal Link:: https://www.long-mcquade.com/119873/Pro ... -Clear.htm
Price:: $569.99
Savings:: 20% off
Retailer:: Long & McQuade

Seems to be some kind of dynamic pricing. Buy now, think later.

~~Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca.~~ Forget Amazon, cheaper at Long & McQuade.

You've been saving up for rainy days...with great sounding music on those day? Grab these.

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Feb 9th, 2021 2:53 am

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PoorGraduateStudent: Newbie; Aug 23, 2020; 21 posts; 118 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 2:53 am

I was using UM1 a decade ago.
And it comes to 50 now

+3

Feb 9th, 2021 3:17 am

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LanEvoVII: Deal Addict; Sep 27, 2004; 3112 posts; 414 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 3:17 am

This is a good price. Great smooth full mids and strong bass; it has a warm sound signature that some may not enjoy at first and takes some time getting used to. The treble is soft and not as extended as some other alternatives. Overall I'd buy it again

+2

Feb 9th, 2021 10:53 am

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crazidude: Newbie; Nov 7, 2005; 91 posts; 28 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 10:53 am

I wonder which one you're getting. The picture shows that it's the Gen 2 model, but the link and description are of Gen 1:
Gen 1
Gen 2

If it is Gen 1 I think it might've been cheaper before, but a pretty good deal still.

Feb 9th, 2021 11:10 am

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danascully: Sr. Member; Feb 18, 2007; 930 posts; 1128 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 9th, 2021 11:10 am

Wired earbuds in 2021?

No thx

Feb 9th, 2021 11:52 am

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Jonick: Sr. Member; Jul 14, 2008; 913 posts; 1244 upvotes; Montreal

Feb 9th, 2021 11:52 am

danascully wrote: ↑ Wired earbuds in 2021?

No thx

we're all impatiently waiting for your expert audiophile review of your airpods and how it's better than these IEMs.

+17

Feb 9th, 2021 11:58 am

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track2: Member; Dec 29, 2017; 276 posts; 207 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 11:58 am

My wired-earbuds are always within the range of $90-$150, mostly by Sennheiser, AKG, or Beyerdynamic.

Is it genuinely worth investing $500 into these? I don't mind if there are sound reasons.

Would love to hear advice from audiophiles!

Feb 9th, 2021 12:12 pm

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digodoom197: Newbie; Oct 27, 2018; 54 posts; 52 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 12:12 pm

track2 wrote: ↑ My wired-earbuds are always within the range of $90-$150, mostly by Sennheiser, AKG, or Beyerdynamic.

Is it genuinely worth investing $500 into these? I don't mind if there are sound reasons.

Would love to hear advice from audiophiles!

If you're willing to enter the rabbit hole of chi-fi, I would recommend you start there to get a sense of what your sound signature preferences are without spending a fortune. Just because an IEM is priced expensively, doesn't mean it's objectively better than what you currently listen to. It honestly becomes sound preference past the $200 mark, with few exceptions like the Campfire Andromedas.

I would argue that because of the appeal of chi-fi, you now see diminishing returns on IEMs past the $200 budget. They are serious bang for your buck when compared to mainstream brands you see at Bestbuy like Sennheiser, AKG, Bose, etc.

If you want to get into chi-fi, some big hits are the Fiio FH3, Moondrop Starfield, BLON BL-03. These are all priced <$200 CAD.

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Feb 9th, 2021 12:13 pm

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Kyaku: Deal Addict; Jul 7, 2008; 1195 posts; 685 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 12:13 pm

track2 wrote: ↑ My wired-earbuds are always within the range of $90-$150, mostly by Sennheiser, AKG, or Beyerdynamic.

Is it genuinely worth investing $500 into these? I don't mind if there are sound reasons.

Would love to hear advice from audiophiles!

Then you've never really listened to music the way it was meant to be produced.

Feb 9th, 2021 12:21 pm

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acepilot_100: Newbie; Mar 6, 2002; 6 posts; 3 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 9th, 2021 12:21 pm

digodoom197 wrote: ↑ If you're willing to enter the rabbit hole of chi-fi, I would recommend you start there to get a sense of what your sound signature preferences are without spending a fortune. Just because an IEM is priced expensively, doesn't mean it's objectively better than what you currently listen to. It honestly becomes sound preference past the $200 mark, with few exceptions like the Campfire Andromedas.

I would argue that because of the appeal of chi-fi, you now see diminishing returns on IEMs past the $200 budget. They are serious bang for your buck when compared to mainstream brands you see at Bestbuy like Sennheiser, AKG, Bose, etc.

If you want to get into chi-fi, some big hits are the Fiio FH3, Moondrop Starfield, BLON BL-03. These are all priced <$200 CAD.

Or the Drop JVC: https://drop.com/buy/drop-jvc-ha-fdx1-dual-carbon-iem

Good deal at $200USD, and I don't think you'll be missing anything when you compare it with the Westone.

+1

Feb 9th, 2021 12:42 pm

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track2: Member; Dec 29, 2017; 276 posts; 207 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 12:42 pm

digodoom197 wrote: ↑ If you're willing to enter the rabbit hole of chi-fi, I would recommend you start there to get a sense of what your sound signature preferences are without spending a fortune. Just because an IEM is priced expensively, doesn't mean it's objectively better than what you currently listen to. It honestly becomes sound preference past the $200 mark, with few exceptions like the Campfire Andromedas.

I would argue that because of the appeal of chi-fi, you now see diminishing returns on IEMs past the $200 budget. They are serious bang for your buck when compared to mainstream brands you see at Bestbuy like Sennheiser, AKG, Bose, etc.

If you want to get into chi-fi, some big hits are the Fiio FH3, Moondrop Starfield, BLON BL-03. These are all priced <$200 CAD.

I will definitely do more research into chi-fi. When I was always ordering Sennheisers cx5 or momentum, I was browsing through the earbuds section, and seeing $1200 buds always got me thinking "who buys those? That would suck if they break just like my other pair that barely lasts 1.5 years"

Every day one learn something new

Feb 9th, 2021 12:44 pm

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PirateAngel3000: Member; Jan 4, 2019; 372 posts; 144 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 12:44 pm

Ouu baby this are nice looking. I definitely don't have the need tho. Have an upvote tho!

Feb 9th, 2021 1:07 pm

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warpdrive: Deal Guru; Mar 6, 2003; 14810 posts; 6080 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 9th, 2021 1:07 pm

track2 wrote: ↑ I will definitely do more research into chi-fi. When I was always ordering Sennheisers cx5 or momentum, I was browsing through the earbuds section, and seeing $1200 buds always got me thinking "who buys those? That would suck if they break just like my other pair that barely lasts 1.5 years"

Yeah, I wouldn't spend that much either. Headphones are seriously diminishing returns and sometimes spending more money doesn't mean they are better. Some of the Chi-Fi gear are darn good too, for example, the Moondrop Blessing 2 is a few hundred and can hold its own against much more expensive stuff. And the Starfield was mentioned too

Point being: there are LOTS of great headphones that don't cost a fortune.

I don't have luck when it comes to expensive gear even if I am very careful.....I'm sure I'd snag the cable on something and it comes flying out of my ear into the sewer grate or something.

RFD is not just for cheapskates. Those who want their expensive toys don't want to pay full price either.

+1

Feb 9th, 2021 1:21 pm

#14

x8ssJoe: Sr. Member; Oct 7, 2015; 530 posts; 449 upvotes; Vanier, ON

Feb 9th, 2021 1:21 pm

Considering upgrade 10 years old UE TF10...
Is this one a good option ？

Feb 9th, 2021 1:25 pm

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jacky190424: Deal Addict; Jul 13, 2013; 1385 posts; 501 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Feb 9th, 2021 1:25 pm

x8ssJoe wrote: ↑ Considering upgrade 10 years old UE TF10...
Is this one a good option ？

I am a UE fans too, I upgraded to ue 18 Pro -.-"

Feb 9th, 2021 1:29 pm

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x8ssJoe: Sr. Member; Oct 7, 2015; 530 posts; 449 upvotes; Vanier, ON

Feb 9th, 2021 1:29 pm

jacky190424 wrote: ↑ I am a UE fans too, I upgraded to ue 18 Pro -.-"

Of course I would like a pair UE 18 pro...

Feb 9th, 2021 1:31 pm

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jacky190424: Deal Addict; Jul 13, 2013; 1385 posts; 501 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Feb 9th, 2021 1:31 pm

x8ssJoe wrote: ↑ Of course I would like a pair UE 18 pro...

I have ue tf10, ue 900s then ue 18 pro

+1

Feb 9th, 2021 1:45 pm

#18

warpdrive: Deal Guru; Mar 6, 2003; 14810 posts; 6080 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 9th, 2021 1:45 pm

x8ssJoe wrote: ↑ Considering upgrade 10 years old UE TF10...
Is this one a good option ？

The UETF10 was a keeper for me, kept it for many years, and was well used. These days you can get better for the same money. The UE TF10 are lacking a bit of midrange presence but it has a good overall balance, but sounds a little recessed. I wouldn't trade it for any random IEM unless you have something specific you are after. I still have my originals AND an extra spare pair that I bought for $99 USD when they were discontinued.

RFD is not just for cheapskates. Those who want their expensive toys don't want to pay full price either.

+2

Feb 9th, 2021 2:20 pm

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Georgios21: Newbie; Feb 17, 2019; 77 posts; 39 upvotes

Feb 9th, 2021 2:20 pm

I have these and genuinely enjoy them. Bought them used for $450. I do however prefer my old Westone 4Rs (which are sadly broken).