Westone ES30
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At a glance
- Brand
- Westone
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
The Westone ES30 is a custom in-ear monitor designed for professional and personal use, featuring a balanced armature configuration for accurate sound reproduction.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Westone ES30 is a custom-fit in-ear monitor built for critical listening, using three balanced armature drivers to deliver precise, detailed sound across its range. It's a wired, passive design with no noise cancellation or water resistance, prioritizing audio fidelity for professional and personal use.
What works
- Accurate, revealing sound from triple balanced-armature design
- Custom-fit shell for long-term comfort and isolation
- High sensitivity (124 dB) for easy driving from portable sources
- Wired connection ensures reliable, lossless audio transmission
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation or wireless functionality
- Limited high-frequency extension (18 kHz) compared to some rivals
- No water resistance rating, so not ideal for workouts or wet conditions
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 3× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 3 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 56 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 124 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 3× balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Drivers per side | 3 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 56 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 124 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Water resistance | none |
|---|
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