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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB Earphones (Black) | List Price: $199.99
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Brand: Ultimate
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Dual Drivers for wide frequency response (20 to 16,000 HZ) and efficient performance
- Extended Bass Sound
- Noise Isolating Design attenuates outside noise by 16db
- Comfortable and Secure Ear Loops
- Includes Universal Fit kit and a protective metallic travel case to store earphones
Spectacular Sound Quality, Lousy Construction. [Posted on 2008-07-14]
I purchased these headphones after much contemplation and review because of the sound quality they promised especially enhanced bass response. I was not disappointed. The bass response is huge! The highs are great but a bit too much in the background but not muffled. The fit was a bit tricky at first but included is a number of different types of replaceable tips which I finally got the best fit with the double silicone ones.
That's the positives. The negatives are the headphone construction is not very durable and doesn't stand up to more rigorous applications such as workouts at the gym (my primary usage) and outdoor activities such as hiking where conditions are not ideal. I have owned these headphones for about a year now and the connection point of the wire to the headphone comes loose (breaks) and has done so three times. I sent the first pair back and UE replaced it no problem after the right side broke but it soon broke again and I used epoxy to reattach it. Now the left side has broken and once again I'm in the role of repairman. Terrible! The last problem I have found is the type of wire used in these headphones. It is rather stiff and retains its coiled shape causing me to bend and work the coils out of it just prior to putting them on. Also, the wire itself as it is visible thru the insulation is starting to discolor, showing signs of corrosion. The sound quality has not noticeably diminished however it leads one to the conclusion that the wiring is not sealed well indicating further lack of thought in its construction. Other headphones I own have flexible wiring and seem to handle daily usage much better and don't have this coiling problem.
Overall, I would not recommend these headphones to anyone who plan on using them for working out or any other applications where they might be exposed to less than perfect conditions.
Best customer service [Posted on 2008-08-04]
Ultimate Ears is a company that will take care of you. I had the headphones for almost two years before problems arose. The wire that hooked into my mp3 player was frayed and my music sounded washed out. I called the company, immediately talked to a human being, and within 3 minutes had a free replacement wire on its way to me (you can easily replace the wire attached to the earbuds). In fact, the customer service representative even apologized to me that the quickest they could get the free replacement to me was within 3 days (I live on the opposite coast)! I didn't need a receipt or serial number--how much easier can it be? Amazing customer service that has made a customer for life.
I love listening to hip hop and electronica (house, ambient), and these headphones allow you to really enjoy bass far beyond any earbuds I've ever used. Sure, it won't be as if you were in a club, but you will not get any closer with any other earbuds. The sound is great, a huge improvement over the mediocre headphones that come with almost every mp3 player. Also, because these stick in your ear, you can listen to a lower volume than you used to and still hear the music, which really saves our fragile eardrums. One warning: these headphones are very big, and it will take time to get used to them sticking out of your ear, but after a few days, you won't notice any difference.
Mixed feelings! [Posted on 2008-08-21]
Ok! There are two very important instances that these headphones come into question. One is, if on a tredmill at the gym, the headphones keep
falling out of ears and 2 they stick out of my ear too much, so getting comfy lets say with you head on the left or right side on a pillow is out of the question! The resaon I gave them 4 stars in the sound quiity
is very good. The base is rich and tight and the highs are very clear
which, in my opinion, at least in the sound department makes the Ultimate Ears Super.fi EBs a very well-balaned set of ear-phones.
Dreadful waste of my money [Posted on 2008-09-13]
To put it simply, these were the most disappointing monitors I've ever had the displeasure of owning. That might be a bit harsh. The highs were very good, and the bass (when you finally, miraculously got the position right) was good, but not the best.
My main gripe is the overall package. These are far too big, and the adjustable wire cut into the tops of my ears. But they are ridiculously big.
I thought my Grado's and Stax SR-001 MKII were uncomfortable (you can get used to the Stax after a week) the 5EB's took 'uncomfortable to another level.
And because of the weight they slipped out of position far too easily, even with the cheese wire they use for the over the ear support!
The biggest problem is that midrange which was (I had to get rid of them) very out of sync with the treble and bass. It was far too unpredictable. With one song the singer was two miles away, with the backing vocals screaming down your ear, with the next track the singer was screaming down your ears and the backing vocals were two miles away, and you can't predict with the next song, which it was going to be.
Don't get me wrong; I love my UE's..... I have 3 pairs of them, but my favourites still remains the Metro.fi 2, which kicks.
As for the 5EB's a very bitter experience, and a bitter disappointment.
Dreadful, truly dreadful.
I'll give them two stars because the bass and treble were good, but the overall package wasn't what i expected for money i spent on them
wierd looking [Posted on 2008-09-20]
these things look wierd but they work well-function over form I guess.They are comfortable-if you chew when they are in your ears there is a little noise generated but it is nominal....
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