Product Comparison: Westone UM Pro 30 vs Shure SE425

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Westone UM Pro 30 Triple-Driver Universal-Fit In-Ear Musicians’ Monitors

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Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones

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General Specifications

Brand

Westone

Shure

Model

UM Pro 30

SE425

About the Product

Our most popular In-Ear Musicians Monitor, the UM Pro 30 features three, proprietary balanced-armature drivers with a 3-way passive crossover, each driver was developed to increase sonic detail and clarity in a specific part of the frequency range.

The SE425 uses a dedicated tweeter and woofer for an accurate and balanced sound. Detachable cable with formable wire enables easy replacement and secure, comfortable fit. Sound Isolating sleeves in multiple sizes provide up to 37 dB of isolation.

Size & Weight

Height

6.7 in.

Width

6.1 in.

Depth

3.5 in.

Weight

7.8 oz.

16 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Westone UM Pro 30 Triple-Driver Universal-Fit In-Ear Musicians’ Monitors

I use rubber tips which are comfortable. I use the standard size.
I find the Westones more comfortable in my ears and the sound quality is excellent - flat & does not colour the sound.
Finally they are very comfortable with a huge variety of ear fittings that can be exchanged to personalize fit.
Comfortable and the perfect amount of sound isolation.
Comfortable, very well designed. Sounds very clean with punchy staccato bass.

Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones

They're super comfortable so I can easily sleep with them on.
The audio is crisp and clean, and I have never felt/experienced such a great and comfortable fit- in terms of both comfort and sound isolation.
They can be a little finicky to get in correctly, but if done right they stay comfortable for extended listening sessions.
They are comfortable for hours on end; although for the first few days to a week, after a few hours they become uncomfortable, but after that you get used to them and it is no longer an issue.
The amount of tips it comes with are nice to have, it gives you options for a comfortable fit or different places you are playing in.

Features

Style

Unisex

Headphone Fit

In-Ear

Cord Length

4.27 feet

5.3 feet

Built-In Microphone

Yes

Sound Isolating

Yes

Water Resistant

Extras

Ergonomic design, Balanced and high resolution stereo sound

Dual High-Definition MicroDrivers, Lightweight, low-profile shape with optimized nozzle angle is designed to rest comfortably in the ear

Controls

Volume, Play/Pause, Start/End call

What customers say about "Features"

Westone UM Pro 30 Triple-Driver Universal-Fit In-Ear Musicians’ Monitors

Sound quality is fantastic and isolation is quite decent.
Comfortable and the perfect amount of sound isolation.
These are incredibly accurate, highly responsive, and absolutely *perfect* for on stage use. I am a bass player, so I opted for the Pro 30s for that third driver.
When on the airplane, I plugged this gem in and watched my movie, I thought I was at home all the way till the movie ended and realized I was back on the airplane because the airplane sound was just blocked out.
The cord is my only complaint. In my year of owning these, I have had to replace the cord five times.
The cord could be far more durable than what is included, and it is unacceptable.

Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones

The cord wrapping around your ear design is very cool, though a little less convenient for those with glasses I found.
A big pro that I haven't used yet is the detachable cords. Often times the cord is the weak link in a pair of headphones. With these, if the cord breaks you can just replace it. Very nice.
I like the replaceable cords ( though has never been a problem for me with Shure).
But the audio is crisp and clean, and I have never felt/experienced such a great and comfortable fit- in terms of both comfort and sound isolation.
I'm also in airplanes every week so sound isolation is important.
Over the ears cord also gets in the way more.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

Certifications