Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB (white)
Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: IF-P5ESW0004-02
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- Bottom Line:
- Bass addicts with a desire to maintain an articulate high end in their music will enjoy the quality Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB in-ear set, while purists who prefer flat EQ should steer clear.
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CNET editors' review
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB (white) price range: $196.99 - $207.48
- Reviewed by: Tim Gideon
- Edited by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 02/01/2006
The good: The Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB features an excellent design, as well as a booming low end that doesn't completely wipe out the high frequencies.
The bad: The cable for the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB is on the short side, and the bass response is too heavy for folk, jazz, and classical music.
The bottom line: Bass addicts with a desire to maintain an articulate high end in their music will enjoy the quality Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB in-ear set, while purists who prefer flat EQ should steer clear.
The Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB is a beautifully designed set, so we'll start with our only complaint: Like many of the Ultimate Ear models out there, the cable is very short (46 inches), so unless you are very close to your sound source, expect to have your movement hindered. This annoyance aside, the company caters to stereophiles--which is why a bass-heavy model comes as a bit of a surprise--so the internal design for its sets is always impressive. In this case, we have a dedicated 13.5mm woofer (hey, when it's sitting right next to your eardrum, 13.5mm is big) and a crisp tweeter to match. Once you insert the earpieces and twist them upward, they fit snuggly--the different-size rubber earpiece covers will ensure this--and eliminate a good portion of outside noise.
Aside from the heavy bass boost, there really isn't much to speak about in the way of features here, but the 'buds do include a nice array of accessories. In addition to the aforementioned rubber ear fittings, which come in three sizes, you get an earplug-style piece and a compressible foam one. We found the foam to be the most comfortable. Plus, Ultimate Ears throws in a hard, metallic case; a black leather case; a 1/4-inch headphone-jack adapter; a volume attenuator; and a very handy earbud-cleaner pick.
In our tests, performance was stellar from a bass lover's perspective. When we pumped some electronic music or rap into the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EBs, they certainly rose to the challenge: Fischerspooner's "Emerge" was a low-end tour de force, and the results were similar when we played M.I.A.'s Arular. The high-end frequencies are certainly overshadowed by the lows, but they are still quite articulate, albeit much lower in the overall mix.
Audio purists may be unnerved to see a company so squarely based in the audiophile realm to deliver a pair of headphones specifically designed to distort the EQ balance and provide booming bass. But Ultimate Ears still makes its non-EB line for the audiophile, and its new expansion into the low-end market is the most successful attempt at the most clear-sounding heavy-bass earphone set we've come across. Thunderous without completely sacrificing the high-end clarity, the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB is a good purchase for the discriminating bass addict.
User reviews
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Big sound , Big bass , Big size , Big price
by max-9 on November 16, 2005
Pros: Finally some bass and clarity even at low volume
Cons: Big size , Big price
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These are large earbuds , but very comfortable . They dont go deep inside the ear canal or create pressure but seal perfectly. The cord is very skinny and doesnt transmitSummary:
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These are large earbuds , but very comfortable . They dont go deep inside the ear canal or create pressure but seal perfectly. The cord is very skinny and doesnt transmit alot of cable noise , the cable is also replaceable (plugs into the buds ). They stick out from the ear more than other buds , but not horribly far. The cable goes over the ear , but since its such a thin cable its not annoying. I think they look great despite their larger than normal size.
Sound wise I am extremely happy with these buds . If you feel for bass in earbuds and want clarity and great....no fantastic volume levels these are buds for you. The bass is not overpowering but it is BIG , meaning it doesnt wipe out or kill the rest of the sound , highs and mids exist nicely along with the thumping bass.
I listen mostly to rock , techno , punk , oldies ect not so much classical . I have several songs that collapse earbuds with bass , the superfi 5 ebs handle it no problem . If you like bass get these buds . I am not putting down the shure series or sony series but they sound like an AM radio comparitively "IN MY OPINION". Im certain other peoples opinions and needs are different and I respect that. These buds are for bass lovers.....and I am a bass lover.
Finally ....the price I paid was more than I wanted to pay for earbuds $199.00 but I tried everything less and more $$$ and these are the ones I need.2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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And I say boom shaka laka shaka laka!
by kevbo0 on October 6, 2006
Pros: Outstanding sound quality, the best customer service ever
Cons: If you sweat alot when you exercise, moisture can get in and effect functioning, BIG
Summary: Two reasons to buy these phones:
(1)outstanding sound quality
(2) equally outstanding customer service
I just have to say this is the first expensive pair of earphones I have ...Summary: Two reasons to buy these phones:
(1)outstanding sound quality
(2) equally outstanding customer service
I just have to say this is the first expensive pair of earphones I have ever bought and boy am I impressed. I picked these up after looking on cnet for about a month. I was nervous because I've never spent more than $20 (before tax) on a pair of earphones. The moment I put them and connected them to my Sony NW-HD5 mp3 player I new I had reached a new pinnacle in sound quality. The bass is literally a force to be reckoned with-as someone said in another review, the only problem is I had to turn it down to keep from blowing out my ears, especially when listening to techno or basically anything with bass. No matter how loud they get, I hear zero distortion. The treble also comes through as clearly as you want it to, especially if you simply adjust your EQ just a little or just turn down the bass a bit (I'm surprised no one talked about this before.
O.k. now the best part...the customer service. I had a problem, which I think was related to my overly sweaty self. I go on very vigorous runs and sometimes water would just pours off of my head and into the phones. They were getting very wet-one time and the left side seemed to sound ever-so-slightly softer than the right (I am an audiophile so I was feeling confident about my perception). I called who I found out is the main customer service representative-her name is Jeannete-and she was so sweet and customer service oriented (and I mean, she sounded like the kind of girl a guy would want to take home to mama. She accepted the phones back without any questions, and even called me back within two days after I sent them back with tracking for a replacement pair. Within 4 days I had a new pair ready to go. I now wear a hat when I sweat, and I've had them for 3 months now without any problem. A big thank you to Jeannet for standing behind her excellent product. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting superp sounding phones that have ability to crank out the bass!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Bass Lover's Dream
by 1russellh on May 12, 2006
Pros: Great Lows & Comfortable
Cons: Expensive, Large
Summary: If you love subwoofers and bass that you can feel than this is your ticket. The over all sound of the music isn't over powered. They handle rock & ...
Summary: If you love subwoofers and bass that you can feel than this is your ticket. The over all sound of the music isn't over powered. They handle rock & R&B very well. I was surprised by that. I also own the UE Super.fi 5 Pro which are my favorites.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It,s for bass heavy music lovers
by shehzad on July 24, 2005
Pros: It,s bass heavy and clear overall
Cons: price and cable
Summary: I own these and i like for bass heavy music like Hip Hop/Rap Techno R&B and Rock. on these bass are big and heavy and also it,...
Summary: I own these and i like for bass heavy music like Hip Hop/Rap Techno R&B and Rock. on these bass are big and heavy and also it,s clearer than others bass heavy in earphones. it,s not boomy at all it,s only give you very good amount of bass with clear highs and mids.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very dissapointed
by jimo6 on December 25, 2007
Pros: Nice box and accessories
Cons: Dead on arrival
Summary: Received this as a Christmas gift. Left channel completely dead new out of the box. Quality control?? Last Ultimate Ears purchase for me.
Summary: Received this as a Christmas gift. Left channel completely dead new out of the box. Quality control?? Last Ultimate Ears purchase for me.
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awesome sound!
by ruizf22 on November 24, 2007
Pros: sound quality
Cons: wire is short and the earphones are bulky
Summary: my ears are small so i had to return my earphones because they did not seal in my ears and they kept falling off my ears. but the sound was ...
Summary: my ears are small so i had to return my earphones because they did not seal in my ears and they kept falling off my ears. but the sound was the best and i liked its wire quality. so people with BIG EARS enjoy ! hehehe
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Outstanding Earphones
by Palisade111 on May 14, 2007
Pros: Bass Response with no coloration in the mids/highs
Cons: There are none
Summary: I can't say enough good things about these phones. They manage to provide powerful, punchy bass, without coloring the mid and high frequencies. They have a heavy bottom, but ...
Summary: I can't say enough good things about these phones. They manage to provide powerful, punchy bass, without coloring the mid and high frequencies. They have a heavy bottom, but why buy phones that are labeled EB unless you want extra bass. You can play your source material EQ'd on a flat setting and still have that wonderful bass punch. These phones will give you a full rich bass sound and still get crystal clear vocals, guitar, organ, etc. Excellent seperation, imaging and detail. With these phones, I have heard nuances in songs that I have listened to many,many times, that I had never heard previous to listening to them with the Super.fi 5 EB. I sit here typing this review listening to Yellow Ledbetter, and the strat sounds as though it is inside of my head and not in my ears. They are comfortable, powerful accurate at the mid and high frequencies, with the gift of ample bass at the bottom. What can I say, if you don't like bass, stay away!
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The Best Earphones Ever!!!
by HorrorBuffy on April 20, 2007
Pros: Superb Sound, Fantastic Bass
Cons: The cords a little flimsy
Summary: I'm a female with small ear canals and have always had a problem with earphones falling out of my ear, besides them always sounding horrible. I had to suffer ...
Summary: I'm a female with small ear canals and have always had a problem with earphones falling out of my ear, besides them always sounding horrible. I had to suffer with big headphones. I looked like I was wearing earmuffs all year round and it messed up my hair. It sounds great in my 80gb ipod and if your familiar with the low volume of a psp it makes mine sound great (Much Louder). The bass is tremendous, noise cancellation is great and overall the sound is superb. I just think the cord should have been a little bit more sturdier.
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So much better than standard buds.
by mic138 on February 20, 2007
Pros: Ok treble, exceptional bass, sound isolation.
Cons: Fit takes getting used to. Difficult getting it into the metal case.
Summary: First of all, kudos to Cnet.com for such a great informative site. I base most of my electronic purchases on their editor and user reviews. Keep up the great ...
Summary: First of all, kudos to Cnet.com for such a great informative site. I base most of my electronic purchases on their editor and user reviews. Keep up the great
work guys.
At first, I was looking for a pair of noise canceling phones figuring that?s the best technology for minimizing ambient sound while listening to music. I am sure the Bose QC 2 and 3 do their job but the prices? I read reviews on Philips? Noise Canceling buds, model HN060, and decided to try these. They were terrible. They were no better than the standard IPod ear pieces for fit and sound.
So I realized if I wanted great sound I will have to cough up a few bucks. I read reviews on the top models such as Shure Ec series, Bose, and Sony. I was strongly considering buying Shure?s Ec5 or the E500PTH ($500!) but I had to order these online if I wanted them. I did not want to wait for these in the mail.
So I took a trip to CompUsa and saw they had UE 5 Pro and EB. I figured it was a matter of taste on which produced the better sound. I am a bass lover so I went with the EBs (cheaper price too, $129). As expected, very good non distorted bass; however, mid and treble, IMO, are a bit muffled but palatable for my liking. I am sure if I would of bought the 5 Pro, it would of produced exception mid/treble but sacrificed the bass. I tried many EQ settings on my Nano but I could not find the best combo for a full range of sound. The Hip-Hop setting seems to the best overall.
The fit takes getting used to ? it is truly snuggled within the ear canal, so much so that I fear pulling these out of my ears abruptly would suction my ear drums out of my head. But I do like how they created a little hook out of the wire assy, which creates a nice secure fit over the ears. I am going to try the other bud pieces, which come with the phones, to see if they have a more non-threatening fit.
Great, GREAT, noise isolation. I have the volume set to low/medium and I can?t hear myself type as I am writing this. Just awesome.
One con, tho. The buds come with a metal canister as a carrying case. But, for the life of me, I could not arranging the buds within the tiny compartment. I don?t want to jam the buds in there so I decided to just put them in my jacket pocket. I think a nice leather pouch would of sufficed.
Overall, great sound and noise isolation! But with passable mid/treble it makes me wonder what sound the Shure E500PTHs were producing. -
Absolutely unbelievable sound!
by bogspores on January 20, 2007
Pros: Outstanding sound quality and superior construction.
Cons: Nothing negative to report!
Summary: I was skeptical when I first saw these earphones...I found them for 149.00 and figured, they would be worth a try...I am speechless, when it comes to ...
Summary: I was skeptical when I first saw these earphones...I found them for 149.00 and figured, they would be worth a try...I am speechless, when it comes to describing the sound quality these monitors produce...IMHO, if they cost $300, they'd still be worth it!...
I also bought the Super.fi 3's and they are just as impressive, although not as strong on the bass response (to be expected) but superior to every other earphone I've ever owned...
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: IF-P5ESW0004-02
- Description: From the makers of Ultimate Ears professional ear monitor products comes the super.fi 5 EB earphones. Join stars like U2, Green Day, Ashanti, Madonna, No Doubt, Beastie Boys, Eve and many others in using Ultimate Ears' premiere earphone technology and get the best experience from your iPod or other personal audio device. Imagine professional quality sound out of earphones designed for your "on-the-go" lifestyle. The compact, lightweight design and metallic storage case allow the earphones to go where you go. The flexible ear loops comfortably secure the earphones in place and the fit kit enables maximum noise isolation from the world around you. Best of all, the combined armature and diaphragm driver technology delivers hip hop, rap, metal, techno and other bass rich music with the low end output you expect - without distortion. So if you want full spectrum audio performance but also enjoy heavy, driving bass beats, plug into a super.fi 5 EB - your ears will love you for it!
General
- Recommended Use The noise canceling feature blocks the din on buses and airplanes. Plus, they are portable for easy transport.
- Product Type Headphones
- Weight 0.7 oz
- Color White
- Additional Features Gold-plated plug
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor In-ear canalphone
- Headphones Technology Balanced armature
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 16000 Hz
- Sensitivity 119 dB/mW
- Impedance 11 Ohm
- Headphones Ear Pads Included
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Headphones cable - 4 ft
Power
- Power Device None
- Battery None
Product series
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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB (black)
Manufacturer: Logitech
Specs: Headphones, In-ear canalphone, Black, 0.7 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug
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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB (white)
Manufacturer: Logitech
Specs: Headphones, In-ear canalphone, White, 0.7 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug
Manufacturer info
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