Unique Melody MEXT, In-Ear Monitors: Bone Conduction Earphones 2022 IEM (MEXT)

At the beginning of 2022, we proudly announce our newest innovation, MEXT—A unique taste of the bone conduction driver.

As early as 2016, we started implementing bone-conducting in HiFi audio. Shortly afterward, we found two types of bone conduction drivers that can be utilized in HiFi audio. One is the vibration-based bone conduction driver (which was applied to MEST OG), and later we improved it to the house innovated dBC-s system (which was used in MEST MKII, Indigo, Mason). Another type of bone conduction driver is the coil-based bone conduction driver, which we called it OBC in our dictionary. The vibration-based drivers and the dBC-s by nature have higher definition and lower distortion. They provide a more immersive experience that has never been heard from other IEMs. The OBC driver, on the other hand, is slightly more colored, provides more bass impact, and it is easier to have a good synergy with the traditional air conducting drivers (i.e., DD and BA). Meanwhile, it is less picky to the fit and music source than the dBC-s. Thus, we decided to use the OBC driver in a more market-friendly model—MEXT.

Patented丨Unique Melody - MEXT

Dynamic and Extraordinary give you an instant shock via new technique of bone conduction

MEXT, a new high-performance product, is being launched by UM after years of technical research and development. The MEXT provides revolutionary breathtaking experience with the new bone conduction technology. With the combination of dynamic, balanced armature, and OBC coil bone conduction drivers, MEXT can deliver sound through both air transmission and bone conduction, generate an all-round sense of space and vibration. Whether it’s single or dual sides bone conduction or the current OBC patented technology, UM is always leading in the hi-fi industry. Such techniques may be imitated, but the ultimate sound by UM cannot be surpassed.

1 coil Original Bone Conduction, 1 Dynamic and 4 Balance Armature drivers

The MEXT is comprised of 1 coil Original Bone Conduction, 1 Dynamic and 4 Balance Armature drivers. Boasting a smooth transition and rich sound, the OBC driver can reach up to 200Hz-7000Hz in sound frequency with its sensitivity peak to @400Hz 79m·N. With assistance from the OBC driver, the MEXT’s sound packs a powerful punch and is more impactful at low frequencies. Along with the perfect performance of the combination of dynamic and balanced armature drivers, the MEXT can lend itself to be exacting and precise or smooth and gentle when the music calls for it.

OBC, the original sonic wave system by UM

OBC, namely Original Bone Conduction, is known as coil bone conduction driver. From the first generation of the MEST, UM is the first audio company who applies the technology of bone conduction to high-end in ear headphones by combining air conduction with bone conduction to achieve a unique sound experience and quality.