Westone's Mach series are professional calibre earphones for everyone

Westone Audio has detailed their consumer range of wired in-ear monitors, taking their experience from audio engineering, and parlaying them into a series of earphones aimed at the consumer.

Westone Audio claims that Mach series (or MACH Series) is one of the most technologically advanced earphones on the market, leveraging over 35 years of knowledge about in-ear monitors to create what the company refers to as a “one-of-a-kind product focused on delivering sound in its purest form.”

Made up of 8 earphones, the Mach series features an ergonomic fit to aid everyday use and enjoyment. Starting at $299.99 / £299.99 with the Mach 10, the range goes as far as the Mach 80 which costs $1599.99 / £1599.99. Surprisingly, they all look identical, sporting a grey/black finish and come packed with a range of ear-tips to find the best fit.

The Mach 10 looks to offer listeners a balanced sound with clear top end and smooth delivery of the low.

Sensitivity: 103dB @ 1kHz
Frequency response: 20Hz-18kHz
Impedance: 80 Ohms @ 1kHz
Driver: Single Full Range Driver

The Mach 20 ($399.99 / £399.99) offers more in the bass performance with a claimed big and punchy low end and what’s described as a “quality soundstage”, which we presume means some quality stereo imaging.

Sensitivity: 110dB @ 1kHz
Frequency response: 20Hz-18kHz
Impedance: 96 Ohms @ 1kHz
Drivers: Single Balanced-Armature Bass Driver, Single Balanced-Armature Midrange/Treble Driver

The Mach 30 ($499.99 / £499.99) is more for those who prefer a warm sound, with balanced lows, mids and highs with a three-way crossover that “provides clarity and responsiveness for any kind of music.”

Sensitivity: 110dB @ 1kHz
Frequency response: 20Hz-18kHz
Impedance: 91 Ohms @ 1kHz
Drivers: Single Balanced-Armature Bass Driver, Single Balanced-Armature Midrange Driver, Single Balanced-Armature Treble Driver

The Mach 40 ($599.99 / £599.99) aim to offer a smooth and balanced soundstage, suited for those after an “extremely even listening experience.”

Sensitivity: 100dB @ 1kHz
Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz
Impedance: 30 Ohms @ 1kHz
Drivers: Dual Balanced-Armature Bass Drivers, Dual Balanced-Armature Midrange/Treble Drivers

The Mach 50 ($799.99 / £799.99) is an in-ear monitor with “deep, wide mids and lows”, ensuring a smooth, beefy listening experience.

Sensitivity: 110dB @ 1kHz
Frequency response: 8Hz-20kHz
Impedance: 32 Ohms @ 1kHz
Drivers: Single Balanced-Armature Bass Drivers, Dual Balanced-Armature Midrange Drivers, Dual Balanced-Armature Treble Drivers

The Mach 60 hit stratospheric prices ($1099.99 / £1099.99), as well as a clear sound with open highs and depths in the mids and low frequencies for a balanced soundstage.

Sensitivity: 100dB @ 1kHz
Frequency response: 8Hz-20kHz
Impedance: 35 Ohms @ 1kHz
Drivers: Dual Balanced-Armature Bass Drivers, Dual Balanced-Armature Midrange Drivers, Dual Balanced-Armature Treble Drivers

The Mach 70 IEMs ($1399.99 / £1399.99) bring together large and wide extension, smooth top end of the frequency range and a bass performance described as “commanding”.

Sensitivity: 110dB @ 1kHz
Frequency response: 5Hz-22kHz
Impedance: 42 Ohms @ 1kHz
Drivers: Single Balanced-Armature Bass Driver, Dual Balanced-Armature Midrange Drivers, Quad Balanced-Armature Treble Drivers

The Mach 80 ($1599.99 / £1599.99) sees the series hit supersonic speeds and prices, described as the pinnacle for the range with a flat, accurate performance with an even and balanced presentation that’s smooth, punchy and crisp.

Sensitivity: 104dB @ 1kHz
Frequency response: 5Hz-22kHz
Impedance: 66 Ohms @ 1kHz
Drivers: Dual Balanced-Armature Bass Drivers, Dual Balanced-Armature Midrange Drivers, Quad Balanced-Armature Treble Drivers

The Mach Series is available for pre-order now from HifiHeadphones UK, and once stock is available it’ll also be available to purchase at Amazon UK and Gear4Music.