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Ultimate Ears super.fi 4

review DATE:05.14.08

Ultimate Ears super.fi 4
With Case Ultimate Ears Full Set

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By Tim Gideon

Ultimate Ears, manufacturers of the fantastic (and at $1,150, fantastically expensive) UE 11 custom-molded in-canal earphones, has been producing more affordable earphones for a few years now. Granted, for some earphone customers anything more than $20 is too much, but in the super.fi 4, the company is offering much of the driver technology found in its more expensive models for the comparatively low price of $130.

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Ultimate Ears

http://www.ultimateears.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $129.99 - $149.99 List
  • Type: In-Canal
  • Sealing: Sealed
  • Maximum SPL: 120 dB
  • Impedance: 29 ohms
  • Weight: 0.5 oz

Bottom Line

The super.fi 4 may not have the best fit, but when the earphones are firmly lodged in place, you get fine audio performance with strong bass and a clear high end.

Pros

Strong audio performance for the price. Decent bass with beautiful highs. iPhone-friendly connector.

Cons

Getting a good fit is sometimes difficult. Flimsy design. Significant microphonics (cable thump).

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