Ultimate Ears 100 Noise-Isolating Earphones - Red/Blue
Product Description
Color: Red/blue
From the Manufacturer
Ultimate Ears 100 Noise-Isolating EarphonesWith five killer designs to choose from, you can rock out like your favorite rock star.Show off your style with professionally tuned Ultimate Ears 100 Noise-Isolating Earphones. Choose from five music genre-inspired designs. Swap out one of the four sizes of soft silicone ear cushions to find the perfect fit (XXS-M). The comfortable secure fit blocks out outside noise to envelop you in sound. With regular use, these durable earphones will last longer than your average pair.
Fashion Forward:Rock out in style with five different killer designs.
Product Highlights
Red Blossoms
Green Cells
Grey Industry
Blue Robots
Purple Splatter
Red Blossoms Ear Cushions
Soft silicone ear cushions:Fits even small ears comfortably with four sizes of ear cushions (XXS-M).
Quality acoustics:Tuned by professional engineers who tune stage earphones for superior sound.
Noise isolation: Helps block outside noise up to 24dB by creating a comfortable secure seal.
Rock-hard durability:Built tough so they're less likely to snap and break with regular use.
What's in the box
CompatibilityAudio Players:
Good
Better
Best
Model
Ultimate Ears 100
Ultimate Ears 200 / 200vi
Ultimate Ears 350
Ultimate Ears 500 / 500vi
Ultimate Ears 600 / 600vi
Ultimate Ears 700
Speaker Design
Single diaphragm speakers for quality tuned acoustics
Single diaphragm speakers get you in the sweet-sounding zone
Single diaphragm speakers specially tuned for deep bass
High-quality, single diaphragm speakers deliver crisp highs, warm mids, and powerful bass
Single, top-firing armature in each ear produces extended high frequency response
Dual Armature with passive crossover for a 3D soundstage
Noise Isolation (dB)
24dB
26dB
22dB
26dB
26dB
26dB
Comfort Features
Sits stylishly and unobtrusively in your ears.
Lightweight and wears over the ear or down.
Sleek micro design virtually disappears in your ear.
Comply Foam Tips
1 pair
2 pairs
2 pairs
Soft Silicone Ear Cushions
4 sizes (XXS-M)
5 sizes (XXS-L)
5 sizes (XXS-L)
5 sizes (XXS-L)
5 sizes (XXS-L)
5 sizes (XXS-L)
Headset Model
N/A
Ultimate Ears 200vi
N/A
Ultimate Ears 500vi
Ultimate Ears 600vi
N/A
Compatibility
iPod and other MP3 players, iPhone, BlackBerry with 3.5mm jack , Home audio, Gaming consoles, Video/portable DVD players, Computers/laptops
Color Choices
5
3
1
1
1
1
The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th and 5th generation), iPod classic (120GB, 160GB only), iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation). Audio is supported by all iPod models. Requires latest iPod software.
Volume control functionality not available with BlackBerry devices. Audio is supported by all music-enabled smartphones with 3.5 mm jack.
Available on vi Versions only
Ultimate ears 100 noise-isolating earphones. with five killer designs to choose from, you can rock out in style, just like your favorite musicians.
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.7 x 1.1 inches ; 2.9 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B003YKG2VO
- Item model number: 985-000189
Price : $12.54
You Save : $7.45 (37%)
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Technical Details
- Choose from five hot new music-inspired looks
- Fits comfortably with four sizes of soft silicone ear cushions (XXS-M)
- Delivers quality-tuned acoustics for a professional sound
- Lasts longer with tougher, more durable design
- Blocks outside noise for an immersive sound
Customer Reviews
While I don't use earphones often, when I do, I'm pretty picky. After all, these are MY ears, and I really don't want any problems with them. So I gave this particular set of earphones a solid "going-over" to see if I would be comfortable with them.
Test 1 - The comfort test. With several sets of soft plastic ear buds designed to fit every ear, these passed wonderfully. They felt nice in my ears, and didn't bother me (hurt) like some do after only a few minutes.
Test 2 - These are supposed to block a significant amount of outside sound. Without plugging them into music, I tried them while riding in the car, while listening to a radio, and while simply sitting at home with background. I estimate that they removed a significant percent (60-70%) of the background noise I was experiencing.
Test 3 - Quality of sound. Wow. And double Wow. My split tracks were genuinely split, my stereo came in clearly, and I could clearly hear the difference between digital downloads (clear) and older CDs (not so clear). I played a full range of music (kids to symphonic orchestra) and was truly amazed at the quality of the sound.
Test 4 - Sturdiness. How many times have you bought a new pair of headphones only to have the wires break easily or pull out of the earphones? While I didn't YANK on the wires, I did give each earpiece a sturdy tug, and they held up well. The wires in the earphones are soft (bendable without breaking) and thicker than the "cheap" variety and appear to be the kind that will hold up over time.
I have slipped this pair in with my Ipod for long trips, tuning out the background noise and turning on some of my "relaxation" music ... in fact, they are even comfortable enough to wear to bed.
OH, a new idea - with the combination of the noise blocking effect and the music, I wonder if I can sleep through my husband's snoring? Now THAT would be a real test ... above and beyond the call of duty of any earphone. :-)
Throw away your those packed-in earbuds. For less than $20, you can purchase high quality earbuds that will isolate, look sharp, and deliver very good sound for the price.
Build Quality:
As I unpacked the the UE-100s, I could immediately identify the physical strengths of the headset. The cable feels substantial and pliable, though thankfully, it is not prone to tangling in your pocket or gym bag. I have experience with offerings from Sennheiser, Skull Candy, and J-Buds in this price rance, and I have yet to encounter a product that feels as sturdy as the UE-100. The 3.5mm jack is a right-angle plug, which puts less strain on your devices. The attention to detail continues, with a slider that allows you to synch the buds up in your bad to avoid tangling, or to synch the cable under your chin so that it is stabilized when you're moving around.
Fit:
Ultimate Ears included a variety of conveniently matching silicone gel tips for the buds, so chances are good that most will be able to find a proper fit. Once in the ear, the buds themselves are comfortable. They were designed on an angle to drop the cables directly down the natural break in the ear lobe. Not only does this prevent movement when the cable is jostled, but there is almost no fatigue from wearing the buds for an extended period. Most importantly, the seal created by the silicone gel tips is surprisingly strong. I did not expect to have total isolation from these buds, but they did a fantastic job passively isolating outside sound. This not only helps cut out distractions, but you can run your output device at a lower volume thus saving your ears over the long run.
Sound:
Build quality and fit are nice, but sound is the reason why you're probably reading a review for the UE-100. I have owned a variety of earbuds, IEMs, and over-the-ear headphones. I love my Triple.Fi 10s and make no mistake, the UE-100 does not put out sound of that quality, but everything is relative. These buds cost under $20, and that said, I have NEVER heard an earbud this good in this price range. The buds perform best in the mid-range, but they definitely are no slouch for sound quality on the spectrum extremes. Highs are accurate, but not clinical. Lows boom enough to keep you interested in the music. In a word: the UE-100s sound fun. I generally listen to R;B, jazz and some select rap. This bass driven music is well reproduced with the UE-100s due to the good bass response.
Conclusion:
The UE-100 personifies a great "gym" headphone. The cost is low. You get a 2-year warranty in case the sweat breaks down the buds over time. Finally, you get a "fun" sounding earbud that isolate enough to drown out your surroundings while allowing you to listen to your music at a safe level. What's there to lose?
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