Product Description

For the last ten years, Ultimate Ears has been designing custom ear monitor products for your favorite professional musicians for use on stage and in the studio. Musicians put their hearts, their souls, their breakups, their memories and their passions into every song and they count on Ultimate Ears products to get the most of out of their music. Our super.fi products were developed so that you too can hear music the way it was meant to be heard. If professional studio quality sound is what you are after and only the best earphones will do, then you need the super.fi 5 Pro dual speaker professional quality earphones. The super.fi 5 Pro earphones offer the most accurate experience when listening to any style of music. The super.fi 5 Pro has the best quality in-ear, acoustic technology available making this our premiere dual speaker professional earphone product. These earphones also incorporate all the best features that super.fi products have to offer including pro-style ear loops that secure your earphones in place and a universal fit kit with 6 single flange silicone(2 small, 2 medium, 2 large), 2 dual flange silicone and 2 standard foam ear tips that maximize your comfort and increase noise isolation from the sounds around you. The super.fi 5 EB's come with a 46" cable, cable adjuster, and gold plated 1/8" input plug and ship with a metallic protective travel case, sound level attenuator, cleaning tool,1/4" adaptor jack, user guide and a 2 year warranty. Now your head is a concert hall. But don't take our word for it-hear the difference!

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Ultimate Ears
• Model: IF-P5PSB0006-02
• Dimensions: 2.38" h x 7.00" w x 7.14" l, .88 pounds

Features

• Dual Drivers for wide frequency response (20 to 16,000 HZ) and efficient performance
• Professional Quality Sound
• Noise Isolating Design attenuates outside noise by an amazing 26db
• Comfortable and Secure Ear Loops
• Includes Universal Fit kit and a protective metallic travel case to store earphones

From the Manufacturer

The Choice of 75% of the World's Top Touring Musicians*

The world's top performing artists choose Ultimate Ears custom in-ear monitors for one reason—they are made to deliver the best fit and sound reproduction available. Ultimate Ears represents the culmination of years of experience designing, testing and refining professional in-ear monitors. Ultimate Ears brings this experience to every pair of earphones that they make. The unique sound signature of Ultimate Ears earphones has been tuned to be sonically accurate, yet musically impressive. The earphone designs and ear cushions create a soft, snug seal for long wearing comfort and noise isolation. And Ultimate Ears' sleek, refined designs complement your personal style—instead of overwhelming it.

Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 Pro – Dual armature speakers bring music to life with bold sound and deep bass. With Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 Pro earphones music comes to life. The individually tuned, dual armature speakers and patented dual-bore sound channel design delivers deep bass and low distortion even at high volumes, while the integrated passive-crossover circuits and audio filters separate sound frequencies and directs them to the appropriate driver.

Pro-Audio Sound Quality Dual Armature Speaker with Patented Dual-Bore Sound Channel Design: Two individually tuned drivers deliver bold, broad sound with more bass and less distortion, even at high volumes. You'll enjoy wide frequency response and extended headroom for a rich, personal experience. Passive Crossover for Balanced Sound Mix: Integrated passive-crossover circuit and audio filters electronically and acoustically separates the low, mid, and high sound frequencies. You can hear clear, defined high notes along with a powerful, visceral low end for a perfectly balanced sound mix. Immersion Sound Signature: Exclusive Immersion sound signature is tuned to provide a 3-D sound stage that makes you feel as though you are experiencing the quality, energy and emotion of a live performance. Noise Isolation: Armature speaker design allows the earphones to fit naturally and comfortably inside your ear to create a more secure seal to block outside noise by up to 26 dB. Frequency Range: Broad frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz delivers clean, clear mid and high tones. Personal Style Finish: Metallic black earphone color with black cord delivers a seriously professional attitude. Long Wearing Comfort Customizable Fit: Shapeable cord can be worn over the ear for a secure customized fit, like professional monitors. Comply Foam Ear Cushions: Comply foam ear cushions provide maximum comfort and noise isolation. Available only on Ultimate Ears premium earphone models. Soft Silicone Ear Cushions: Includes small, medium and large silicone ear cushions to comfortably fit all ear sizes.

Convenient Features Flexible Listening: Can be worn comfortably down for casual listening situations such as sitting or walking, or can be worn over the ear to keep the earphones securely in place during running or exercising. Tangle-Resistant Cord: Durable cord is strong and does not tangle as easily as thinner ear bud cords. Cord length of 46” is specifically designed to prevent earphone fallout. Pocket-Ready Hard Case: Crush-proof brushed metallic hard case safely stores your earphones and slips easily into a pocket or bag.

Compatibility Audio Players* iPod and other MP3 players iPhone and Blackberry (audio only) Home audio Gaming consoles Video/portable DVD players Computers/laptops *with 3.5mm jacks

What's in the Box Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 Pro earphones Crush-proof metallic hard case Silicone ear cushions (S, M, L) Two sets of Comply foam ear cushions Cleaning tool Airline attenuator for hearing protection Instruction manual 1-year limited hardware warranty

Find Your Ultimate Ears

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Speaker Design

Noise Isolation

Comfort Features

Compatibility

		TripleFi 10	Triple Armature Speaker Full 3D Sound Stage, Closest Experience to Our Custom In-Ear Monitors	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions Shapeable Cord for a Secure Custom Fit	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		Ultimate Ears 700	Dual Armature Speaker Optimized Frequency Response for More Precise Audio Reproduction & Punchy Bass	26 dB	Comply Foam & Tapered Silicone Ear Cushions Micro Design for Long Wearing Comfort	Audio: iPod, iPhone & MP3
		SuperFi 5	Single Top Fire Armature Speaker Extended High Frequency Response	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		SuperFi 4	Single Armature Speaker Crisp Full Sound & Improved Noise Isolation	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone & MP3
		MetroFi 220	Single Titanium Coated Diaphragm Speaker Authentic Sound with Improved Clarity	16 dB	Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		MetroFi 170	Single Diaphragm Speaker Tuned for Authentic Sound Quality	16 dB	Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones

*Pollstar Top 100 Touring Artists.

Customer Reviews

These are some of the best earphones on the market.
I am a professional, classically trained musician and I have had these earphones for two weeks. I listen to mainly classical music, and have quite a collection of jazz and pop from various eras to which I listen as well. These earphones are wonderful. I did extensive research and returned several pairs of earphones (including Shure) before deciding on these.

These are canalphones, so you MUST have a good seal or you will not get proper sound. This means you have to choose the right fitting rubber inserts before they will work properly. The previous reviewer must have not fitted them properly because the sound is phenomenal when these are plugged in!

These phones have dual drivers for highs and lows. There is a lot of chatter on the internet about a weak high-end to these UE's, but I do not find that to be the case at all. The high-end is clear and defined. The strong low end, which is superb, may give many a scewed reference since most canalphones do not have good low ends, but the bass does not overpower the upper registers. Contrary to popular belief on the web, classical music sounds best when there is enough bass along with the highs. Just go to a live classical concert and listen for yourself! There is plenty of bass to go around! These phones are perfect for classical or for any type of music.

The other advantage to these phones is that you can change the wire and plugs yourself if they break or if you want a different cord of a different color. The earphones come with two nice cases, one all metal and the other in leather and the the accessorries all fit neatly together in the metal case.

Another nice feature is that there is little to no sound leakage. This means if you sleep with a significant-other, you won't disturb him or her at all. You should be careful when using them, because you won't hear much of anything other than the music.

The only downside is that these earphones will show you just how bad MP3 compression is on your player. I did a comparison with my CD player and discovered that even at 320 kbps, some of my MP3 files sound "distorted" compared to the CD. I did not notice this with my previous earphones.

If you're looking for great canalphones at a great price, then look no farther. I got mine at the Guitar Center and the sales person knocked $50 off the price, they are also the clear version. You can't go wrong with UE's proprietary monitor technology.

Your iPod needs these earphones
The UE Super fi 5 Pros have been designed to provide clear, balanced sound in a highly portable and comfortable product. As of this moment I think they represent a kind of "best buy" for iPod owners seeking to upgrade from the stock white earbuds supplied with their music players.

A key to optimal enjoyment of these IEM's is selection of the appropriate ear tip from the several provided, including a compressible foam version and several types and sizes of rubber tips. Once a proper in-ear seal is achieved (yes, moistening the rubber tips is helpful), the resultant sound quality is excellent. Since the Super fi Pros don't require deep insertion into the ear canal, wearers can avoid the potential discomfort associated with some other high-quality IEM's.

The over-the-ear design of the earpiece wires ensures that these UE's will fit securely even during exercise. The cord, however, is very thin and appears delicate. These UE cords are also more prone to tangling than any I have ever encountered. It's a good thing that the supplied metal storage case includes a winder.

The balanced two-driver design produces good musical detail, decent but not spectacular treble, and excellent bass reproduction. Those seeking the very best in musical detail, however, should consider instead the Etymotic ER-4 in-ear models. On the other hand, the bass response of the UE's is far fuller than that of the Ety's. For any kind of music in which bass slam is essential, the UE's are an excellent choice.

The use of an auxilliary headphone amp tightens up the sound quality a bit, but these IEM's are so easy to drive that an amp is not necessary. This model, in fact, seems well-suited to produce high-volume output with any portable. I suspect, in fact, that the sonic signature of the Super fi 5 Pros was designed with Apple's bass-shy iPod models in mind. The output from my Nano seemed frustratingly thin and sometimes shrill when I used both the Apple earbuds and my pair of Etymotic ER-4P in-ear monitors. With the Super fi Pro's, however, the music is reproduced fully and richly, with plenty of bass. There is excellent synergy here.

Overall, these earphones produce clear, detailed sound in a tiny, highly portable package. The sound is not as "big" or full as can be achieved with top-quality full-sized headphones, but for on-the-go use, the Super fi 5 Pros will not disappoint. People who want "the very best" can spend a lot more money to get custom-fit in-ear monitors (such as Ultimate Ears' own UE-10 Pro model). Certainly when you shell out $1000 you should expect top-notch performance. But for one-fifth this price the Super fi 5 Pro model delivers amazingly good sound. Some people will still consider these earphones excessively expensive, but consider: this is a purchase that will pay dividends every time you turn on your music player.

Look NO Further.
I recently received my Ultimate Ears super.fi Pro 5's, and I've got to add my voice to the resounding "praise" that is echoed again and again here and elsewhere. There are few products that I feel deserve my praise, and I'm a pretty picky guy with it comes to electronics. That said, I feel like I have to tell you that these are easily the best in-ear-monitors (IEMs) that I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Like others have said, they reveal hidden details in music you already own, and for me, they seem to "unleash" the true dynamic range of the music I love.

I listen to all types of music: from sacred to heavy metal/progressive rock, from ambient to pop (okay, well just a little "pop"), from classical to jazz ... you get the idea. I was a little concerned before I dropped my hard-earned money on these super.fi 5 Pro's that they might not live up to their lofty reputation. Well, I've got to tell you that these babies simply _blew_ my mind. Crisp highs (ZERO sibilance), strong mid-range (GREAT presence), and extremely well-defined and controlled bass (I'm a self-confessed bass-head and these are the bomb-diggity). I opted for 5 Pro's in lieu of the 5 EB's because it IS possible to have too much bass, and lose the music in the wash of low-end sound -- I prefer a more "audiophile" response, and can always EQ to my tastes.

Like the others have said, with any IEM (and the Pro 5's are no exception) a good seal in your ear is a must. The excellent variety of included "tips" will provide most owners with the perfect fit. I personally use the small silicone tips, and I have no troubles inserting or removing the headphones. In fact, for me, they're so comfortable that I hardly notice I'm wearing them after a short while. When the fit is proper, you will experience some of the best sound isolation (from external sources) and high fidelity that is possible. The other included accessories are really nice: the hard metal case, which has compartments for the 1/4" adapter, attenuator, and cleaning tool; and the soft leather case are all top-notch. The owners manual is very informative and written in plain English [but seriously dude, they're ear-buds, how difficult could they be to figure out?!?!?]. They are built very well and have a two-year warranty which I hope never to have to use. Remember those Sony MDR-EX71SL's you were all excited about, with the cord that split and frayed after a short while? Well, you won't find that cheap stuff here -- these have a user-replaceable cord -- go figure! It appears that Ultimate Ears may be worthy of their name.

Pair these with a great music player like Cowon's iAudio X5L (60GB of course), and you've got yourself a killer setup you can take just about anywhere that will allow you to slip away into your own personal space and enjoy your musical experiences in the way that the artists and engineers intended. [SAFETY MESSAGE: Just don't forget about your surroundings in the process!]

Yeah, I'm sure I'll still use my Sony MDR-EX71SL's from time to time (like maybe when I mow the lawn?). No, my MDR-7506's (with Beyerdynamic velour pads) aren't going anywhere any time soon, but for amazing fidelity, portability, and aesthetic reasons (i.e. in public), I'll be using my super.fi 5 Pro's quite a bit. And while it's probably a personal choice, I'm choosing to forget about Shure, Etymotic, and Westone.

Look no further my friend, and order these from Amazon.com today!!! I love 'em, and you probably will too.