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The Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 is a relatively new universal earphone. Featuring a single driver armature design, the Super.fi 5 features the same top-notch isolation as the rest of the UE line-up. At $169.99, these are a great option for high fidelity travel and on-the-go listening, with a decent amount of background noise isolation, and small body which gives the Super.fi 5 a much lower profile than UE's more expensive options. Sadly with such a low impedance compared to stock buds or full sized headphones (13ohms vs. 32ohms) a high amount of noise will be heard during low volume listening without a high quality IEM amplifier.
MSRP $169.99
Release date June, 2005
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Features
- Frequency Response: 15-15000 Hz
- Impedance: 13 ohms
- Isolation: -26dB
- Plug type: 1/8" (mini)
- Driver technology: 1-driver armature
- Warranty: 1 year
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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5
• Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5 Noise Isolating Earphones
• Ultimate Ears IF-P5SSM0001-02 Super.Fi 5 Noise Isolating Earphones (Liquid Silver)
UPC: 811965010320
EAN: 811965010320
MPN: IF-P5SSM0001-02
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Released January, 1991
Pros
- audiophile quality sound
- neutral and balanced frequency response
- many quality accessories
Cons
- potential for comfort issues
- potential lack of bass
- potential for high maintenance
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MSRP $249.95
Released March, 2008
Pros
- good isolation - will allow you to enjoy your music in loud environments without entirely removing you from your surroundings
- dynamic driver provides punchier low end compared to balanced armature
Cons
- expensive
- dynamic driver requires a large and irregularly shaped body
- strange looking
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MSRP $179.00
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Pros
- Passive noise cancelling with fitted sleeves
- Good value for the price. Less expensive than competitors
- Comfortable foam inserts
Cons
- Wires near the ear tend to wear down over time and become exposed
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Reviews
December 8, 2008
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Pros
- extremely light
- good for a wide range of music genres
- reasonable price considering the sound quality
- passive noise canceling provides good isolation without added noise or power requirements
- isolation makes listening to music more enjoyable and safe
Cons
- not as full sounding as the SuperFi 5 Pro
- quite expensive
- isolation can be potentially dangerous in some environments
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September 16, 2009
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Pros
- extremely light
- good for a wide range of music genres
- reasonable price considering the sound quality
- passive noise canceling provides good isolation without added noise or power requirements
- isolation makes listening to music more enjoyable and safe
Cons
- not as full sounding as the SuperFi 5 Pro
- quite expensive
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