Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 Pro Earphones Gun Metal Blue

Jun 18

Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 Pro Earphones Gun Metal Blue

Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000JFJDAE
Manufacturer: Ultimate Ears
Release Date: 2007-02-07
Average Customer Review: (From 34 total reviews)
List Price: ~~$399.99~~
Amazon Price: $327.99 (7 new available)
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Features

Three individual balanced armature speakers
Recording Engineer Studio-Reference 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

Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
While designed for professional applications, the UE-10 Pro is just as well suited for use with an iPod, portable DVD player, or any other portable music device. This is the ultimate in high definition and precise sound reproduction. A must have for those seeking the absolute best listening experience.

Customer Reviews

PERFECT HEADPHONES by Shimon Weinman
THESE HEADPHONES SIMPLY AMAZING I SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH THEM AND I CANNOT PUT IT OUT OF MY EARS! CRYSTAL CLEAR IS THE NAME OF THE GAME HERE THE BASS IS ALSO ALMOST PERFECT AND THE HEADPHONES NEEDS A GOOD AMP AND SOUND CARD I CONNECT IT WITH MY XFI EXTREME MUSIC OF CREATIVE AND HEADPHONE AMP OF PRO-JECT ENJOY EVERY MOMENT SOME SONGS ARE NOT ALL GOOD HEAR BUT MOST TIMES IT DEPENDS ON THE COMPONNETS INCLUDING THE SIZE OF THE SONGS{THE MORE BIGGER IS MORE QUALITY] AND FORMAT{MP3 AND MORE FLAC IS THE BEST} THAT YOU HAVE IF YOU WANT THE BEST GO ON AND SPEND A LOT OF MONEY BUT IF YOU SOMETHING EXCCELENT AND ALMOST PERFECT GET THESE ONES YOU WONT REGRET AT ALL.

Ultimate is the Keyword in Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi by Saeed M
I reviewed this product extensively before finally making my purchase. Innitially, I was torn between this and the Shure SE530 triple driver IEM’s and was left with the impression that both products had comparable sound quality, but different sound styles. I decided on the Triple.Fi based on build quality issues with the Shure product and its higher price. The sound quality is utterly oustanding and is incomparable to anything I own. I own Sennheiser HD-595 and Etymotics ER-4P, both of which are excellent products but are excelled by the Triple.Fi for sound quality.

The only area I would say they come in second is sound attenuation, which the ER-4P’s do a bit better. Also determining the appropiate earplugs and the comfort of the earplugs may take some experimenting and acclimation.

OVERALL AN OUTSTANDING DEVICE FOR LISTENING TO MUSIC; HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Sound Great, Too Big by Pet Lover
I found these to be great on sound, but too large to enjoy. They also fall out frequently. I returned them and went for a Weston UM2 model.

The most balanced and best of the breed by RT
I’ve been looking for the best In Ear Monitor for years now, and have tried on many models. In the end, I’ve always been disappointed. I tried all the Shures which are Ultimate Ear’s biggest rival, and I never really thought they were all that. I like hearing sparkly details in the treble and the Shures always seem to veil the highs a bit for a smoother presentation.

I’ve owned Etymotics IEM’s for years now, and I was always pleased with their mids and treble, but they ultimately fall down in the bass, there really isn’t much to speak of.

Now, I know the the $1100 UE-11 custom fitted earphones are the holy grail, one of the best earphones at any price, but alas, I could never justify spending that much. So when UE announced they would come out with a model that essentially offered the same technology but with a universal fit, I knew it was my calling.

At home, I’ve been extremely happy with my $300 Denon AH-D2000 headphones, they are all the headphone I’ve been wanting for years in a full sized form factor, but I was still missing a headphone that would complement that one in a portable size.

I’m not going to tell you that the Triple Fi is as good as my beloved Denon, but for once I am pleased with the sound of these compared to many other Shures, Westones, and others I’ve tried.

Here is what I like about them:

- Bass is solid, and there is no lack of it.

- Treble is smooth and for the most part, detailed and has just enough sparkle.

- Mids are pretty solid, there is no discontinuity between the lows and the mids.

- The memory wire which keeps the wire shaped around your ear is a nice touch

- It comes with three sizes of rubber tips, one dual flange tip, and a foam tip so you can fit the earphone into your ear and get a good tight seal for best bass response and best noise reduction.

- The wire is replaceable. You can buy a new cable if yours gets snagged or breaks.

- The in-line attentutator it comes with is handy to reduce the volume if you have it plugged into an loud airplane audio jack

- the solid metal case looks cool and is really handy to store and protect the earphone. It’s just big enough that it’s not that hard to stuff the headphone into it daily. I roll the cord around a couple of figures to make it neat, and it all goes into the case without much fuss

- The cord is the right length for portable use but it also comes with an extension cord for desktop use.

- Isolation is adequate, maybe not as good as the Shures, but using the double flange rubber tip or foam tip, as good as I need without working on a construction site.

The earphone is thick and I suspect that some people won’t find these comfortable, but I have no problem fitting these and getting a good seal into my ear. Getting a good seal is absolutely necessary otherwise the headphone will sound tinny and harsh

If I had to pick a nit with the sound, I can tell that not all the treble is there, it seems to be missing a small chunk in the very upper mids/lower treble but there is enough of it overall that I don’t really miss it, but the bass and mids are well balanced with the amount of treble that is there. The sound is very clean otherwise, the tones are pure and there is less coloration in the sound than some of the cheaper portable dynamic earphones I’ve had.

All in all, I think this is a good earphone. I had been only using my Audio Technica ATH-CK7 which was my go-to earphone, but I can comfortably say that these are an upgrade from those (as they should be at 5 times the price) They are good value in that they are one earphone that doesn’t want to make me take them off during long listening sessions. Of course, $300+ is a lot to pay for something like this but they are definitely the best of the breed at the moment.

So why only four stars? I find it a bit surprising that even with three drivers, the treble isn’t perfect, so I’m saving five stars for the next version that addresses that. It’s sooo close, but it does get my solid recommendation for those that are serious about their music.

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