Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3 Studio Noise Isolating Earphones (Black)
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Customer Review: Super.fi 3 vs Shure E2c vs the rest
Summary: 4 Stars
I've tried plenty of canalphones, in-ear monitors (IEMs), or whatever you want to call them. I've been through 3 models of Sonys, one Philips, one pair that came with my Sony-Ericsson Walkman phone, Shure E2c and finally this Super.fi 3.
Ranking them all, the Super.fi 3 is the costliest (very slightly more expensive than the Shure E2c), but comes second in sound quality. While the difference between these and any of the Sony canalphones is like night and day, the difference when compared to the Shures are somewhat more subtle. The low-mids and mid-highs on the Super.fi 3 come out louder. While giving more bass, they also make the music harsher. This is especially apparent with female vocalists. If you want a flatter frequency response, take the E2c. If you want more bass, you may need to try the Super.fi 5 (based on what I've read) or the Sonys (my own experience).
Non-audio aspects, the Super.fi 3 has a rather large profile compared to the other canalphones I've owned. They are also the most uncomfortable (I find Sonys best in this regard). This tips chaffed my ears more than any other brand, but provide excellent sound isolation. The cable stiffness and thickness is comparable to the E2c. The metal case with the Super.fi 3 is nice, but could do with a spool like the E2c's case.
Customer Review: great sound. poor build quality
Summary: 1 Stars
I've owned two pairs of these in ear monitors and neither of them have lasted longer than 7 months. First the wire in the left monitor broke, compromising the fit and seal. Then the left monitor itself cut out completely, so I was left with a monitor that didn't work and didn't fit. I sent the monitors in to be replaced and received my new pair within in a few weeks. The new headset worked fine but this time the right monitor gave out. Talked to the customer representatives and they sent me new cables. Replaced the cables and this time the plastic housing around the headset began to crack and eventually broke. Glued the housing back together with super glue and then the cables gave away. So, to summarize, two sets of monitors and 4 cables ( if you include the original ) later I have a set of broken monitors that are sitting in their case. In case you're wondering, I used these headsets with my iriver clix2 and kept them in their hard metal case whenever I wasn't using them. I kept them very clean and wrapped them very carefully , I mean, I spent $100 on these monitors and I want to take care of them. I now own a set of Etymotic ER-6I IEM and they're much better ( once you get used to the fit ) with comparable sound quality with cleaner bass and a longer cable.Customer Review: Nice In-Ears
Summary: 5 Stars
As I am working in a big office, I was searching for earphones to block out outside noice. The UEs quickly got my attention, but I was not sure whether to buy the Studio.Fi 3 or 5.
I finally decided to get the 3s.
They arrived today and go together just perfect with my iAudio U3 mp3 player. As the U3 allows for an incredible bass boost, I don't have any issues with the bass response. One point of critique that I could put forward is that the Ues are too loud - even on the lowest setting, I can hear the lyrics of even silent recordings.
The soundquality certainly is very good, I could hardly expect more for 70 bucks.
The fit is very well, although I am wearing glasses. One thing that I noted is that I feel every movement rather than actually hearing it. My head feels completely shut off and I can hear my jaws now for example.
I am a pretty experienced listener who invests some money into his stereo-equipment. I believe that this product (in combination with the U3) should satisfy about every customer who uses it properly.
Hope this is helpful to you out there - I was not quite sure with all the negative reviews, but I feel that this product is certainly worth its price!
Customer Review: Great sound, noise isolation, but the bass is nothing to rave about
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had this product for 2 weeks now. I have used it in multiple environments - at home, on the plane, and while jogging. It has served me well in all of these conditions.
The sound quality at the higher frequencies are superb (for the price point) - rich and warm. Listening to Sarah McLachlan's surfacing album and Bjork's greatest hits are rewarding experience. My biggest concern was the fit and comfort of the in canal buds, and I was happily surprised. I have been jogging with these for over 30 minutes at a time, and they have never come out of my ears. The memory enabled cables help a great deal in keeping the buds from falling off. As for comfort, I have used them for 2 hours straight on a flight with no noticeable pain or discomfort. The sound isolation is simply spectacular. When you put these babies on, you can't hear anything around you, which is a bonus when you are sitting beside a family with a 2 year old kid on your 5 hour flight.
The only negative (which is why I gave these a 4/5) is that the bass is lacking. I don't even consider myself a base junkie, yet I definitely miss the bass I get from my over the ear Bose Quietcomfort 2 headphones.
Customer Review: Hope for smaller ears.
Summary: 4 Stars
I wasn't sure about these when I first got them, because I couldn't get them to stay in my ears. Apparently, I have small ear canals, because even the smallest silicone tips were rejected by my ears. I'd push them in as far as I could (using the method recommended in the video), but as soon as I pulled my hand away I could feel/hear them slowly being squeezed out. After wetting and twisting and pushing, I finally found a moderately reliable seal with the dual-flange silicone tips. I do work out with these, and I find that I'm constantly fidgeting with them and pushing them into my ears. It may be that they slip out, or it may just be me being obsessive. I honestly can't tell.
The sound? With a good seal: oh my goodness! Prior to owning these, the most I'd ever invested in any kind of headphones was $40 for the Sony MDR-EX51LP's. I loved the bass response and isolation of those, but they didn't last too long. These have superior sound and noise isolation, and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest by the bass response.
These have become the standard against which all my future head/earphones will be judged.