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Review of Westone UM2 on HWZ Magazine
Topic Started: 17 Oct 2006, 12:42 AM (1,314 Views)
scanfiend
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Well, I was reading this issue of HWZ (October 2006 issue) on the train on the way back from work. Yongchris seemed to love it. A 9.5 score! :lol: Fully deserved, IMHO

And let me tell you, I had a hard time reading the magazine. Who is the art/layout guy? And what makes anyone think tiny fonts, light blue text / orange text on white is even remotely legible?! Holy cow, I can barely make out the caption texts on the photos :P

Anyway, I persevere because the articles are damned well written and there are comprehensive reviews of lots of interesting gear. Recommended mag :P
Amps (Portable): XM3, Xin Supermini v5, GoVibe V5, Xenos REP, Portaphile
V2^2 (maxxed), Headroom TotalAirHead, Xtra X-1, RSA Hornet-M (Gold), Headamp AE2, Headamp Pico, Graham Slee Voyager
Interconnects: Currently: xxx's Red Series, ALO SCD (AU/AG)
Amps (Desktop): Firestone Audio Beyond, Firestone Audio Little Country
Headphone/earphones: Sennheiser HD590, AKG K601, Grado SR80, Grado MS Pros, Denon AD5000, Denon C700, OVC TC20, Sony EX90LP, AT CK9,CrossRoads Mylar (1-3), UE TripleFi 10 Pro, UE-11 Pro
Sources: Panasonic CT820, Creative Zen Vision:M, Creative Zen X-Fi (32GB), iAudio X5L, Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2G, Apple iTouch (16gb), Samsung YH-J70SB, Cowon D2, Sony NW-A808, Sony NW-A829, Sansa Clip (4GB), Sansa Fuze (8GB)
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aux!
a round of a applause for chrisyong in extending the knowledge of headfi to other people :)
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Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
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zhapchit
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Well done Chris.
You'll Never Walk Alone
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aaron-xp
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Where can I get it (the magazine) from?
Sorry for being ignorant once again.... :P
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scanfiend
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Oct 17 2006, 07:47 AM
Where can I get it (the magazine) from?
Sorry for being ignorant once again.... :P

Challenger stores definitely carry the mag. You might also try Times, or the bigger newstands.
Amps (Portable): XM3, Xin Supermini v5, GoVibe V5, Xenos REP, Portaphile
V2^2 (maxxed), Headroom TotalAirHead, Xtra X-1, RSA Hornet-M (Gold), Headamp AE2, Headamp Pico, Graham Slee Voyager
Interconnects: Currently: xxx's Red Series, ALO SCD (AU/AG)
Amps (Desktop): Firestone Audio Beyond, Firestone Audio Little Country
Headphone/earphones: Sennheiser HD590, AKG K601, Grado SR80, Grado MS Pros, Denon AD5000, Denon C700, OVC TC20, Sony EX90LP, AT CK9,CrossRoads Mylar (1-3), UE TripleFi 10 Pro, UE-11 Pro
Sources: Panasonic CT820, Creative Zen Vision:M, Creative Zen X-Fi (32GB), iAudio X5L, Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2G, Apple iTouch (16gb), Samsung YH-J70SB, Cowon D2, Sony NW-A808, Sony NW-A829, Sansa Clip (4GB), Sansa Fuze (8GB)
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ahdui
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i guess anywhere that sells mag do carries HWM IIRC.
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
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scanfiend
Oct 17 2006, 12:42 AM
Well, I was reading this issue of HWZ (October 2006 issue) on the train on the way back from work.
<snipped>
Anyway, I persevere because the articles are damned well written and there are comprehensive reviews of lots of interesting gear. Recommended mag :P

Thanks for reading and supporting the mag. :)
We've been trying to consistantly cover more headphone gear as it seems relevant to the readership these days.

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ahdui
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im also supporting by reading it at my sch library lol.
no extra bucks to spend on mag :(
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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Theatre Of Dreams
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i've seen it too, so it's by one of you here. it was my first time coming across a portable audiophile review off the computer, so was kinda excited.

nice read, nice work! :lol:

one suggestion would be to compare with other products of the same price same genre. ;)
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Oct 17 2006, 07:08 PM
i've seen it too, so it's by one of you here. it was my first time coming across a portable audiophile review off the computer, so was kinda excited.

nice read, nice work! :lol:

one suggestion would be to compare with other products of the same price same genre. ;)

We actually done a IEM showcase (I think it was aug 05), and I've actually covered most of the IEMs on the market. And some top end headphones as well (650, 990...etc). We even reviewed the Orpheus (Jan 05), thanks to a special invite from sennheiser asia.
Of course my personal fav writeup was the aurvana vs the UM1 two months ago :)

Since we review DAPs and PMPs, covering alternative aftermarket headphones should be a must.

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yongchris
Oct 17 2006, 10:42 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-Theatre
Of Dreams+Oct 17 2006, 07:08 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Theatre
Of Dreams @ Oct 17 2006, 07:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> i've seen it too, so it's by one of
you here. it was my first time coming across a portable audiophile
review off the computer, so was kinda excited.
nice read, nice work! :lol: one suggestion would be to compare with
other products of the same price same genre. ;)

We actually done a IEM showcase (I think it was aug 05), and I've
actually covered most of the IEMs on the market. And some top end
headphones as well (650, 990...etc). We even reviewed the Orpheus (Jan
05), thanks to a special invite from sennheiser asia. Of course my
personal fav writeup was the aurvana vs the UM1 two months ago :)
Since we review DAPs and PMPs, covering alternative aftermarket
headphones should be a must. [/QUOTE]
Dear yongchris,

I hope you wont regard my comments as negative and such.

But first of all, great review and the effort you all put in to write those smacking reviews!
Nice, intuitive and easy to read. Detailed descriptions as well.

Always like those "handshot", "palmshot" thingy. :lol:

However, on the other hand, sometimes the layout template is just copied, and the facts and datasheet are usually mixed up and are wrong. Like u have 1/4" CCD, 5.oMP on the UM1 review last time.
Then the pictures for the UM1 eartips and Aurvana eartips were flipped.

That aside, I would hope that you could scan and upload those reviews that you have done (or those of the Orpheus and the IEM shootout) here, so that we get to enjoy it.

Cheers!
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yongchris
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Oct 17 2006, 11:09 PM

However, on the other hand, sometimes the layout template is just copied, and the facts and datasheet are usually mixed up and are wrong. Like u have 1/4" CCD, 5.oMP on the UM1 review last time.
Then the pictures for the UM1 eartips and Aurvana eartips were flipped.


designers fault. nothing to do with me. I'm only a contributor, so I just submit my articles and leave it up to them to put in the layout for the mag. And since I'm not physically present at the office, I don't get to double check mistakes before its sent to the printers.

seriously though, if you spot such mistakes, you should go ahead and email the editor and provide feedback. We honestly love to hear from you.

Chris
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yongchris
 

designers fault. nothing to do with me. I'm only a contributor, so I
just submit my articles and leave it up to them to put in the layout
for the mag. And since I'm not physically present at the office, I
don't get to double check mistakes before its sent to the printers.
seriously though, if you spot such mistakes, you should go ahead and
email the editor and provide feedback. We honestly love to hear from
you.
Chris

Did u take my reply as offensive?
It's nothing of those sort, but just wanted to help to make the mag
better.
It seems like this desginer's fault has been quite prominent for some
time.
Sometimes it pops up on different reviewed items too.
Don't u think so? :lol: Okay, will email them later.
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Oct 18 2006, 12:49 AM

Did u take my reply as offensive?
It's nothing of those sort, but just wanted to help to make the mag
better.
It seems like this desginer's fault has been quite prominent for some
time.
Sometimes it pops up on different reviewed items too.
Don't u think so? :lol: Okay, will email them later.

nope, not offened at all. no worries.
I'm glad for the feedback. I was particularly peeved abt the mistake in the aurvana vs um1 review and I didn't find out about it till someone pointed it out to me AFTER the mag went on sale. There's little I can do about it... except maybe apply to join them full time to help in the final editing.

Chris
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Actually, I saw your article on HWZ mag.
Then I went to Jaben to hear and bought it!
Nice review :lol:
Portable items: Ipod Nano 4Gb | Go-vibe v5 | Westone UM2 | Creative Zen Aurvana | Mamba interconnect
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oh ya i've read the review too.

have to feedback that the fonts are too small, maybe increase it by 2.
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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Heh yeah, another great review by Chris. His review of the UM1s was the one that got me buying the UM1s :P , so seeing the UM2 review now makes me wanna upgrade soon :P
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I stopped subscribing to it this year. Find it not appealing anymore. Don't know why.
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I will put up a scan of the review, but only when the next issue hit the newsstands. Don't want to take away any potential sales of the mag.

It's a decent read, packed with well written articles. They do need to fire their layout editor and come up with a more reader friendly layout though! :P
Amps (Portable): XM3, Xin Supermini v5, GoVibe V5, Xenos REP, Portaphile
V2^2 (maxxed), Headroom TotalAirHead, Xtra X-1, RSA Hornet-M (Gold), Headamp AE2, Headamp Pico, Graham Slee Voyager
Interconnects: Currently: xxx's Red Series, ALO SCD (AU/AG)
Amps (Desktop): Firestone Audio Beyond, Firestone Audio Little Country
Headphone/earphones: Sennheiser HD590, AKG K601, Grado SR80, Grado MS Pros, Denon AD5000, Denon C700, OVC TC20, Sony EX90LP, AT CK9,CrossRoads Mylar (1-3), UE TripleFi 10 Pro, UE-11 Pro
Sources: Panasonic CT820, Creative Zen Vision:M, Creative Zen X-Fi (32GB), iAudio X5L, Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2G, Apple iTouch (16gb), Samsung YH-J70SB, Cowon D2, Sony NW-A808, Sony NW-A829, Sansa Clip (4GB), Sansa Fuze (8GB)
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Here's my scan of the UM2 review. Please download for your own personal reading only. DO NOT post the link outside of this forum.

Thank you all for your co-operation.

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Amps (Portable): XM3, Xin Supermini v5, GoVibe V5, Xenos REP, Portaphile
V2^2 (maxxed), Headroom TotalAirHead, Xtra X-1, RSA Hornet-M (Gold), Headamp AE2, Headamp Pico, Graham Slee Voyager
Interconnects: Currently: xxx's Red Series, ALO SCD (AU/AG)
Amps (Desktop): Firestone Audio Beyond, Firestone Audio Little Country
Headphone/earphones: Sennheiser HD590, AKG K601, Grado SR80, Grado MS Pros, Denon AD5000, Denon C700, OVC TC20, Sony EX90LP, AT CK9,CrossRoads Mylar (1-3), UE TripleFi 10 Pro, UE-11 Pro
Sources: Panasonic CT820, Creative Zen Vision:M, Creative Zen X-Fi (32GB), iAudio X5L, Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2G, Apple iTouch (16gb), Samsung YH-J70SB, Cowon D2, Sony NW-A808, Sony NW-A829, Sansa Clip (4GB), Sansa Fuze (8GB)
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ahdui
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nice scan! indeed the descan!
Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530
Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod)


Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks
Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb
Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530
Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000
Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5



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yongchris
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That's a beautiful scan.
I'd actually like to put that picture on my blog..
may I?
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yongchris
Nov 11 2006, 12:07 AM
That's a beautiful scan.
I'd actually like to put that picture on my blog..
may I?

You may, indeed, Chris! It would be my pleasure :P
Amps (Portable): XM3, Xin Supermini v5, GoVibe V5, Xenos REP, Portaphile
V2^2 (maxxed), Headroom TotalAirHead, Xtra X-1, RSA Hornet-M (Gold), Headamp AE2, Headamp Pico, Graham Slee Voyager
Interconnects: Currently: xxx's Red Series, ALO SCD (AU/AG)
Amps (Desktop): Firestone Audio Beyond, Firestone Audio Little Country
Headphone/earphones: Sennheiser HD590, AKG K601, Grado SR80, Grado MS Pros, Denon AD5000, Denon C700, OVC TC20, Sony EX90LP, AT CK9,CrossRoads Mylar (1-3), UE TripleFi 10 Pro, UE-11 Pro
Sources: Panasonic CT820, Creative Zen Vision:M, Creative Zen X-Fi (32GB), iAudio X5L, Apple iPod Nano 8GB 2G, Apple iTouch (16gb), Samsung YH-J70SB, Cowon D2, Sony NW-A808, Sony NW-A829, Sansa Clip (4GB), Sansa Fuze (8GB)
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