Ultimate Ears UE 900 Discussion and Impressions Thread

[nikp]

Ultimate Ears launched the UE900, a quad BA IEM!! I personally loved the whole UE line up especially the TF10 which until now I think is still the king of universal IEMs. Can't wait to try this gorgeous IEM!
 
 

[size=1.667em]TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS[/size]

1. [size=0.833em][size=1em]EARPHONE TYPE:

1. In-ear [/size]
2. [size=0.833em][size=1em]INTERNAL SPEAKER CONFIGURATION:[/size]4 proprietary precision balanced armatures [/size]
3. [size=0.833em][size=1em]IMPEDANCE:[/size]30 ohms, 1 kHz [/size]
4. [size=0.833em][size=1em]SENSITIVITY:[/size]105 dB SPL/mW, 1 kHz [/size]
5. [size=0.833em][size=1em]FREQUENCY RESPONSE:[/size]20 Hz - 20 kHz [/size]
6. [size=0.833em][size=1em]CONNECTION:[/size]3.5 mm (1/8 inch) gold plated [/size]
7. [size=0.833em][size=1em]NOISE ISOLATION:[/size]26 dB [/size]
8. [size=0.833em][size=1em]CABLE LENGTHS:[/size]48 inch (121.9 cm) [/size]
9. [size=0.833em][size=1em]WEIGHT (CABLE AND EARBUDS W/ EARTIPS):[/size]17.7 grams [/size]
10. [size=0.833em][size=1em]SENSITIVITY (MIC):[/size]-58 dBV/Pa   
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What's included:

1. Earphones
2. Hard case
3. 5 pairs of silicone tips
4. 3 pairs of Comply foam tips
5. Audio cable
6. Cable with MIC & controls
7. 1/4 inch adapter jack
8. Airline attenuator polishing pouch
9. User guide and warranty!! (2 years - USA, AU)

 
Current Retail price
USA: 399.99
AU:   599.95
 
USA: http://ue.logitech.com/en-us/earphones/ue900
AU:   http://ue.logitech.com/en-au/earphones/ue900
- Picture and info are taken from UE's website ^
 
Reviews
Archercat's Mini Review
Average Joe's Comparisons to TF10, SM3 and UERM
Tinyman392's Comparisons to the Westone W4R, Phonak PFE232 and Heir Audio 3.Ai
Impressions
Average Joe's Quick Impression
 
Review from a:
Blue = Consumer
Green = Reviewer

 

[theory_87]

Look awesome... May give this universal a try...

Sent from my GT-N7000

 

[doublea71]

They look pretty hot, but boy are they expensive!
 

 

[discretesound]

subscribed!

 

[PakoBoy]

are they now using the same connectors as shure?

 

[Vlooienuker]

Anyone heard them yet?

 

[doublea71]

Heir Audio's 4Ai is 200$ cheaper and a few very experienced people have said that they are the best sounding universal iems they have ever tried...these will have to be absolute monsters to compete or they will be forced to lower the price. Looks real nice, though. Can't wait to read a review.

 

[Questhate]

Right in time for Black Friday!

 

[LouisLoh]

Quote:

Heir Audio's 4Ai is 200$ cheaper and a few very experienced people have said that they are the best sounding universal iems they have ever tried...these will have to be absolute monsters to compete or they will be forced to lower the price. Looks real nice, though. Can't wait to read a review.

 
But these guys will be sold by more retailers. Nobody stopped them from pricing the TF10s exorbitantly.

 

[nucgaek]

Here's hoping for $100 this Black Friday!
But seriously speaking, they should be available for $400 or less within a few weeks or months right?

 

[leinadhok]

Quote:

Here's hoping for $100 this Black Friday!
...

 
Hoping too... but highly doubt it will

 

[H20Fidelity]

Certainly has my attention. Someone needs to bite the bullets and test these!! I'd rather stick with a company I already know.

 

[daydesiang]

N i jus bought an IE80?! Arrr... Anyone wan ie80?

 

[zoqi]

I'm afraid that Logitech has moved the ultimate ears brand away from audiophile quality and into beats territory. (Read; None custom IEMs)
Got a feeling that the TF10 (which I own, use and love) was the last pair of great UEs. But as always, it remains to be heard. 

 

[Swimsonny]

Quote:

I'm afraid that Logitech has moved the ultimate ears brand away from audiophile quality and into beats territory. (Read; None custom IEMs)
Got a feeling that the TF10 (which I own, use and love) was the last pair of great UEs. But as always, it remains to be heard. 

No i do not think these are aimed at beats lovers. The new headphones yes, all gimmicks. Although these look pretty quirky they use tech based of the UERM and have 3 way 4BA configuration. This all means nothing to a beats fanboy so for cheaper they could have used the same cool housing with a dynamic driver. This intended to be a new flagship. Also i really liked the Logitech UE700 and the UE350 and UE500 are both meant to be quite good so lets just see some impressions before we doubt this.
Quote:

Heir Audio's 4Ai is 200$ cheaper and a few very experienced people have said that they are the best sounding universal iems they have ever tried...these will have to be absolute monsters to compete or they will be forced to lower the price. Looks real nice, though. Can't wait to read a review.

Indeed. There is going to need be a UE900 vs. Heir 4.Ai shootout right guys?
 
Oh and the housing looks so much like the 4.Ai one!