Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi

Launched in early December 2008, the Triple.Fi 10vi replace the Super.fi 5vi as the highest quality Ultimate Ears earphone with a built in microphone for use with mobile phones. Featuring the guts of the Triple.Fi 10 Pro, the Triple.Fi 10vi utilizes the same 3-driver design as found in Ultimate Ears top UE10 custom design - for only a fraction of the price. The built in microphone, which is designed for use with the iPhone and 3.5mm Blackberry bumps the price up $20 (like any other vi model) - bringing the full price of the Triple.Fi 10vi to a rather lofty $420.

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Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi
MSRP $419.99
Release date December, 2008
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
9 reviews
51
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2 positive
4 mixed
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superior sound quality to stock buds and the majority of buds found on the market
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fair amount of isolation - perfect for use in louder places without completely being taken out of your surroundings
+5agreedisagree

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can be used with any range of sources and amplification - including every day personal media players such as iPods
+5agreedisagree

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same internal system as what was once considered the undisputed best IEM in the world (UE-10)
+3agreedisagree

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Replaceable cable
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2-year warranty
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very expensive
+8agreedisagree

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not as comfortable or as isolating as a custom fitted IEM (such as the much more expensive UE-10, or a similarly priced Freq)
+4agreedisagree

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Hard to insert into the ears, requires both hands to insert. Fit is not comfortable even with different buds.
+4agreedisagree

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should be driven out of a dedicated amp with a better source than the every-day portable media player for best sound quality (will disable microphone functionality)
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Relatively fragile: Controls highly susceptible to water damage, memory wire around the ears tends to poke through the rubber casing and cable snaps relatively easily if accidentally tugged.
+3agreedisagree


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Features

  • Frequency Response: 10-17000 Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
  • Isolation: -26dB
  • Plug type: 1/8" (mini)
  • Driver technology: 3-driver armature
  • Warranty: 2 years

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Buy It

Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi

• Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone

• Triple.fi 10vi Earbuds / Headset (iPhone Compatible)

UPC: 811965010016

EAN: 4716426880619

MPN: IF-P7VSA0001-02

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Pros
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Cons
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Reviews

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Yale

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June 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
62
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5 pros
3 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • superior sound quality to stock buds and the majority of buds found on the market
  • fair amount of isolation - perfect for use in louder places without completely being taken out of your surroundings
  • can be used with any range of sources and amplification - including every day personal media players such as iPods
  • same internal system as what was once considered the undisputed best IEM in the world (UE-10)
  • 2-year warranty

Cons

  • very expensive
  • not as comfortable or as isolating as a custom fitted IEM (such as the much more expensive UE-10, or a similarly priced Freq)
  • should be driven out of a dedicated amp with a better source than the every-day portable media player for best sound quality (will disable microphone functionality)

Competitors

Yale prefers Etymotic Research hf2 over Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi
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Opspin

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December 25, 2008
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57
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4 pros
3 cons
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • superior sound quality to stock buds and the majority of buds found on the market
  • fair amount of isolation - perfect for use in louder places without completely being taken out of your surroundings
  • can be used with any range of sources and amplification - including every day personal media players such as iPods
  • same internal system as what was once considered the undisputed best IEM in the world (UE-10)

Cons

  • very expensive
  • not as comfortable or as isolating as a custom fitted IEM (such as the much more expensive UE-10, or a similarly priced Freq)
  • should be driven out of a dedicated amp with a better source than the every-day portable media player for best sound quality (will disable microphone functionality)

Competitors

Opspin prefers Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi over Etymotic Research hf2
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Alvin Cheung

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May 31, 2009
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80
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4 pros
1 con
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • superior sound quality to stock buds and the majority of buds found on the market
  • fair amount of isolation - perfect for use in louder places without completely being taken out of your surroundings
  • can be used with any range of sources and amplification - including every day personal media players such as iPods
  • Replaceable cable

Cons

  • very expensive

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Gilbert Cheah

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June 24, 2009
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50
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2 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • superior sound quality to stock buds and the majority of buds found on the market
  • fair amount of isolation - perfect for use in louder places without completely being taken out of your surroundings

Cons

  • Hard to insert into the ears, requires both hands to insert. Fit is not comfortable even with different buds.
  • Relatively fragile: Controls highly susceptible to water damage, memory wire around the ears tends to poke through the rubber casing and cable snaps relatively easily if accidentally tugged.

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mhcg

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July 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
44
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4 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • superior sound quality to stock buds and the majority of buds found on the market
  • can be used with any range of sources and amplification - including every day personal media players such as iPods
  • Replaceable cable
  • 2-year warranty

Cons

  • very expensive
  • not as comfortable or as isolating as a custom fitted IEM (such as the much more expensive UE-10, or a similarly priced Freq)
  • Hard to insert into the ears, requires both hands to insert. Fit is not comfortable even with different buds.
  • should be driven out of a dedicated amp with a better source than the every-day portable media player for best sound quality (will disable microphone functionality)
  • Relatively fragile: Controls highly susceptible to water damage, memory wire around the ears tends to poke through the rubber casing and cable snaps relatively easily if accidentally tugged.

Competitors

mhcg prefers Shure SE530 over Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi
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Omar

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June 24, 2009
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ProSCORE
57
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positive
4 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • superior sound quality to stock buds and the majority of buds found on the market
  • fair amount of isolation - perfect for use in louder places without completely being taken out of your surroundings
  • can be used with any range of sources and amplification - including every day personal media players such as iPods
  • same internal system as what was once considered the undisputed best IEM in the world (UE-10)

Cons

  • very expensive
  • Hard to insert into the ears, requires both hands to insert. Fit is not comfortable even with different buds.
  • Relatively fragile: Controls highly susceptible to water damage, memory wire around the ears tends to poke through the rubber casing and cable snaps relatively easily if accidentally tugged.

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Eaststar

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February 25, 2009
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0 pros
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Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • very expensive
  • not as comfortable or as isolating as a custom fitted IEM (such as the much more expensive UE-10, or a similarly priced Freq)
  • Hard to insert into the ears, requires both hands to insert. Fit is not comfortable even with different buds.

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Henk Poley

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June 24, 2009
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  • very expensive

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apurohit

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December 12, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • very expensive

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