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Portable USB DAC, Headphone Amplifier for Mac, PC and Signature Series Monitor Earphones

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• Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for Mac and PC
• USB 2.0 Connection to Mac and PC
• Up to 24 bit /192kHz audio
• Up to 24 bit / 192kHz audio
• ESS Sabre DAC
• Wired In-Ear Earbuds
• 5 Balanced Armature Drivers and 3-Way Crossover
• Signature Series
• Sensitivity: 115dB
• Color: Clear

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Product Highlights


• Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for Mac and PC
• USB 2.0 Connection to Mac and PC
• Up to 24 bit /192kHz audio
• Up to 24 bit / 192kHz audio
• ESS Sabre DAC
• Wired In-Ear Earbuds
• 5 Balanced Armature Drivers and 3-Way Crossover
• Signature Series
• Sensitivity: 115dB
• Color: Clear

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Hear Every Detail In Stunning Clarity and Fidelity

The Apogee Groove Headphone Amplifier Offers an Incredible Listening Experience

Whether you're building your FLAC file collection or subscribing to a premium music streaming service, you are investing in a higher quality listening experience. Groove unlocks the full potential of that experience, revealing definition, clarity and details like you have never heard before.

The Apogee Groove Headphone Amplifier Offers an Incredible Listening Experience

Hear every detail of your music with outstanding sound quality anywhere and anytime, with the Apogee Groove portable USB DAC and headphone amp. Loaded with an ESS Sabre digital-to-analog converter and up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution, the Groove interface is the perfect solution for critical listening on your laptop. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers have recommended Apogee's portable interfaces for years as solid solutions for high-quality portable monitoring, and the ultra-compact Apogee Groove brings you stellar D/A conversion and USB convenience in the most portable design yet.



When you Need Stellar Sound, but don't Need a Full Audio Interface

The Apogee Groove Headphone Amplifier Offers an Incredible Listening Experience

Whether you're producing tracks in a hotel room on your laptop, auditioning a mix away from your studio, or any other situation that requires high-quality audio playback, you'll be well served with the Apogee Groove portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier. You get some of Apogee's best-sounding conversion with the simplicity of two buttons for volume control. And because it's powered via USB, just keep the Apogee Groove in your laptop bag and you'll always have studio-quality headphone monitoring within reach.



Premium Sound: Westone UM Pro 50 In-Ear Monitors

The Westone Signature Series UM Pro 50 brings superior sound for the stage or studio. Each UM Pro 50 is individually handcrafted in Colorado Springs to ensure long lasting use. These professional monitor earphones combine five balanced armature drivers with a sophisticated three-way passive crossover network to provide the highest quality sound clarity. A new audiophile grade cable connection allows you to replace and upgrade your headphone cable easily at any time. Westone's patented STAR™ and True-Fit™ ear tips come in multiple sizes to give a personalized, comfortable fit for everyone.

Apogee Groove

24-bit 192 kHz USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for Mac and PC
Quantity: 1

General Features:

  • Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for Mac and PC
  • USB 2.0 connection to Mac and PC
  • Up to 24 bit / 192kHz audio
  • ESS Sabre DAC
  • Enhances your iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, Tidal or other music listening experience
  • Constant Current Drive provides smooth frequency response with any headphones
  • Quad Sum DAC, 4 DACs per channel for highest dynamic range and lowest distortion
  • Asynchronous clocking
  • Multi-color LEDs for status and level indication
  • Powered by USB
  • Top panel buttons for adjusting volume level
  • Built in the USA
  • Dimensions: 3.75"W x 1.8"D x 0.62"H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

What's in the Box?

  • Groove
  • USB Cable (1 ft)
  • Carrying pouch
  • Product booklet (Quick Start Guide, Warranty Information)
  • Instructions for download of software and complete documentation

Westone UM Pro 50

Signature Series Professional Monitor Earphones with Five-Way 5 Armature Drivers
Quantity: 1

General Features:

Product Specifications:

  • Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 115dB
  • Nominal Impedance: 45 Ohms
  • Cable:
    • Detachable: Yes
    • Cord Length: 50" (1.3m)
  • Plug Size: 3.5mm

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

GROOVE2_UMPRO50

Weight:

1.30lbs

Internal SKU:

groove2_umpro50

Internal Product ID:

106887

Product and How-to Videos


  • Apogee Groove Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier | Winter NAMM 2016
  • Turn It Up (Feat. Team EZY)

Customer Ratings & Reviews



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4 star
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Durability
4.4
Value
5
Features
4.7
Design
4
Usability
4.7

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Great sounding IEM

The following review is for UM Pro 50, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Very pleased with my purchase of the UM Pro 50. Very efficient, good isolation, incredibly comfortable. The Pro 50 really packs a punch with the mids and lows yet you don't lose any detail with the highs. The pro 50 has become one of my favorites.

By Tim on July 27, 2015 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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Musical IEMs with superior clarity and a touch of Extra Bass (Lush and Warm, Not Boomy)!!

The following review is for UM Pro 50, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

First of all, Great Customer Service by Sonix Electronix, speedy shipping and great prices. Thanks.

Review of this IEM: I have previously owned Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 Pro, UE Triple Fi 10, Westone W30 and W50. Also had Shure SE846 for a brief period before I sold it on eBay. By far, this UM Pro 50 is the BEST sounding earphone I ever owned. Obviously, sound quality is subjective to people because everyone has different sensitivities and tastes. But, Westone UM Pro 50 excels in clarity of sound. I could hear every nuance in a song, all instruments come alive. It sounds more open and I have heard sounds in the same songs that I have never heard before.

Shure SE846 is probably at the top end of Universal IEMs with a price tag close to $1000. It has a laser-etched low-pass filter that Shure claims to produce a subwoofer bass. That's probably their best marketing point to justify that whopping $1000 price tag. But when I owned it briefly, although they are still the king of bass in a universal ear monitor, the instrument separation and clarity of sound wasn't as good as UM Pro 50. Also, SE846 doesn't sit well on my ears given the fact that I am wearing a $1000 earphone :-). They are a bit bigger and bulbous because of the tech inside. The build quality was the BEST I have ever seen, especially with the clear case you can see the engineering marvel inside. But, I sold it on eBay with a loss. This is not to trash SE846, but the price:performance/value ratio is not as good for SE846, unless you have a lotta cash lying around and want to spend on a cool gadget.

UM Pro 50 is tuned to have a slightly more bass. This is not a muddy, boomy, dull bass. The bass is lush, warm and it rolls off elegantly. Just a touch more bass in all songs. Since I like that little bit more bass, combined with the instrument separation, soundstage, clarity and a musical sound, this fits my bill so well.

As far the other Westones I owned (W30, W50), they are good, but they don't come close to UM Pro 50's sound quality. Westone takes pride in their UM Pro line because they started in IEM business with these models and it's close to their heart I think. UM Pro 50 is designed and built in the USA!!!. Yes, you read that right - these IEMs are handcrafted right here in America.

Westone IEMs are one of the, if not the, best IEMs to wear comfortably for a long time. Since Westone is in the business of hearing equipment for so long, I think they have the expertise to make their IEMs fit so comfortably in the ears. I can wear these IEMs for hours without even noticing that its there (except for the great sound, of course :-)). The silicone eartips that Westone supplies with all of their IEMs are super comfortable. I usually use those silicone tips over the foam tips. Since this model has a slightly more bass, I think its better not to use the foam tips which will enhance the bass even more because of their tight, snug fit in the ears. But, again, of course we all have different ears and what fits me may not fit others. Try different tips and choose the one that fits and sounds the best for you.

If I compare Westone W50 and UM Pro 50, since UM Pro line caters to studio monitoring, the sound is much more clearer to me as you can hear all the instruments in a wide open stage. Westone 50 is a good IEM, but its bass is a bit overwhelming and its lack of clarity in sound makes it a bit more warm. On the other hand, UM Pro 50 also has that extra bass, but it sounds much much better than W50 as it makes it up in sound clarity.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase of UM Pro 50. I hear all my songs from an iPhone 6. I don't have any Astell Kern, iBasso or Fiio Hi Res players. But, this IEM sounds so good with any type of song (mp3) right out of a smartphone. Its obviously much better if the mp3 bit rate is higher. I can only imagine how this IEM will sound with FLACs and other Lossless formats. Compared to W50, the impedance of this IEM is a bit higher. But, I still cannot crank up the volume more than half on my iPhone. Half way on the volume control is already loud enough for me. I will go deaf before I can crank it up all the way :-). So, basically this IEM does not need any external amp and all smartphones or iPods can easily drive them.

Obviously, over $600 for an earphone is still not cheap. But, when you commit to buy a high-end earphone, you are probably expected to pay around $500. If you can spend a little bit more, UM Pro 50 is worth it. Great sound stage, superior clarity, musical and with that slightly extra bass, it makes any song sound wonderful. Comfort is top notch. If there are any CONs, I would say that the build quality could be better. Make no mistake, these IEMs are sturdy and they are crafted well. But, say if I compare Shure SE846, the build quality could be better. And, you also don't get an iPhone/Android cable that has mic and volume control. You do get them in the W Series, but not UM Pro series - its understandable because Westone markets these earphones as studio/stage monitors. But, the braided cable that comes with UM Pro is great quality. It doesn't tangle up that much, easy to store and use. I also hear that the quality of sound on braided cable, which are made for professional use, are better than the iPhone/Android cable. If you ever need the convenience of a cable with mic/volume control, it will cost you about $50 to buy a Westone branded MFI cable. But, in my opinion, (since i have used the smartphone cable in W50 and W30), the braided cable is better in terms of quality (if you can forego the convenience of skipping a song or adjusting volume or using the cable to take a call). You can still take a call using the braided cable, just make sure you hold the phone's mic close to your face so that you are audible to the caller.

By mgm on December 20, 2015 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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Great IEMs

The following review is for UM Pro 50, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Three words, Piece Of Art!
One word, MONITOR!
With Um Pro 50 details are there!
Hear the difference...

By Van on September 7, 2016

6

found this helpful.

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