Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4 Noise Isolating Earphones

by Ultimate Ears

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 6.6 x 2.6 inches ; 0.6 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: B000Y8Y8FG
• Item model number: IP-P4SSA0001-02
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (113 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 25, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

The Choice of 75% of the World's Top Touring Musicians*

The world's top performing artists choose Ultimate Ears custom in-ear monitors for one reason—they are made to deliver the best fit and sound reproduction available. Ultimate Ears represents the culmination of years of experience designing, testing and refining professional in-ear monitors. Ultimate Ears brings this experience to every pair of earphones that they make. The unique sound signature of Ultimate Ears earphones has been tuned to be sonically accurate, yet musically impressive. The earphone designs and ear cushions create a soft, snug seal for long wearing comfort and noise isolation. And Ultimate Ears' sleek, refined designs complement your personal style—instead of overwhelming it.

Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4 – Get absorbed into your music. Step up to the performance of armature speaker technology that provides more precise sound, faster response and greater noise isolation. The custom tuned armature speaker is enclosed in a durable, lightweight aluminum housing that features two wearing styles, cable down for casual listening and over-the-ear while exercising.

		Premium Quality Sound Single Armature Speaker Design: Single custom tuned armature speaker delivers clean and clear mid and high tones and a controlled bass. Immersion Sound Signature: Exclusive Immersion sound signature is tuned to provide a 3-D sound stage that makes you feel as though you are experiencing the quality, energy and emotion of a live performance. Noise Isolation: Armature speaker design allows the earphones to fit naturally and comfortably inside your ear to create a more secure seal to block outside noise by up to 26 dB. Frequency Range: Armature speaker design delivers a frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz with a fuller, clearer sound.
		Personal Style Finish: Silver earphone color with black cord delivers sleek style. Improved Comfort Compact Housing: Small anodized-aluminum housing sits just inside your ear to provide a secure and comfortable fit that won't fall out when you're exercising or on the go. Comply Foam Ear Cushions: Comply foam ear cushions provide maximum comfort and noise isolation. Available only on Ultimate Ears premium earphone models. Soft Silicone Ear Cushions: Includes small, medium and large silicone ear cushions to comfortably fit all ear sizes.

Convenient Features Tangle-resistant Cord: Durable cord is strong and does not tangle as easily as thinner ear bud cords. Cord length of 46” is specifically designed to prevent earphone fallout. Pocket-ready Hard Case: Black flip-top pocket-ready hard case safely stores your earphones and slips easily into a pocket or bag.

Compatibility Audio Players* iPod and other MP3 players iPhone and Blackberry (audio only) Home audio Gaming consoles Video/portable DVD players Computers/laptops *with 3.5mm jacks

What's in the Box Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4 earphones Pocket-ready hard case Soft, silicone ear cushions (S, M, L) One set of Comply foam ear cushions Cleaning tool Instruction manual 1-year limited hardware warranty

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		TripleFi 10	Triple Armature Speaker Full 3D Sound Stage, Closest Experience to Our Custom In-Ear Monitors	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions Shapeable Cord for a Secure Custom Fit	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		Ultimate Ears 700	Dual Armature Speaker Optimized Frequency Response for More Precise Audio Reproduction & Punchy Bass	26 dB	Comply Foam & Tapered Silicone Ear Cushions Micro Design for Long Wearing Comfort	Audio: iPod, iPhone & MP3
		SuperFi 5	Single Top Fire Armature Speaker Extended High Frequency Response	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		SuperFi 4	Single Armature Speaker Crisp Full Sound & Improved Noise Isolation	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone & MP3
		MetroFi 220	Single Titanium Coated Diaphragm Speaker Authentic Sound with Improved Clarity	16 dB	Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		MetroFi 170	Single Diaphragm Speaker Tuned for Authentic Sound Quality	16 dB	Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones

*Pollstar Top 100 Touring Artists.

Product Description

The super.fi 4 uses the same speaker technology and sound signature that is used in our professional monitors. The noise isolating design reduces ambient interference and enhances quality of sound. The custom tuned balanced armature/speaker is enclosed in durable and lightweight aluminum housing. The super.fi 4 features two wearing styles, cable down for casual listening and over the ear while exercising. Accessories include a pocket ready hard carrying case, comfortable silicone fit tips with small, medium, large and dual flange fitting options and an airline attenuator for hearing protection when using an unstable sound source.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

322 of 334 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but not for long, August 31, 2008

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Jason S. "DJ/PersonalTrainer/CarGuy" (The Bay) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4 Noise Isolating Earphones (Electronics)

I'm a club DJ and have always used over-the-ears for work, but in-ear for play.
I bought these about 2-3 months ago.
I had conducted extensive research into "mid-grade," in-ear, ear-bud type earphones. I found that Shure, Ety, and UE were at the top of the review lists.
After careful consideration of sound quality, noise isolation, looks, and durability, I went with the Super.Fi 4

Pros:
They look sharp, and they are the smallest in the UE line-up. I'm not a fan of large earphones (I sometime sleep with them on)
The sound quality is great. After they are "broke-in" they sound superb in the mid and high tones. The lows are lacking.
I know how to set an EQ and how to sound test equipment--point black, if you like any kind of R&B, Hip-Hop, Electronic/Dance music, you'll want something with a little more "thump"
They come with a multitude of earpieces (I prefer the double flange)

Cons:
Now, the reason for the 2-star rating:
The lows suffer--really! I've gotten clearer, punchier, bass response for a $20 pair of Sony buds.
The construction is cheep, wait, I meant CHEAP! The wires are "angle-hair thin" and the connections are thrown together.

THE KICKER: My left side shorted out after three weeks--Three Weeks!
When I contacted the company they were of no help. The "Service Rep" I spoke with treated me very disrespectfully, and didn't seem at all concerned that the "earphones of the stars" went bust inside of a month.
I told them I wanted a refund, and sent them the goods with a receipt. They said no, and then tried to sell me another pair for twice the original price. When I said "hell no," they agreed to send a replacement pair (I had to pay the shipping--are you kidding me?)
All-in-all I would never again buy anything from this company. I don't care how recommended some of their products are.
I'm all-about customer service.

THIS COMPANY DOES NOT CARE ABOUT YOU ULESS YOU HAVE A RECORD DEAL!
I don't know why they got into the retail market

76 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Mine Broke, too, April 7, 2010

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TechMoe (Ypsilanti, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4 Noise Isolating Earphones (Electronics)

I saw that the reviews on the site broke down between 4 and 5 stars with comments that "They sound great", and then 1 and 2 star reviews that said "They sound great - and then they broke". Well, mine sounded great for about two weeks, and then the left earpiece stopped playing sound. Short of carrying these around in a velvet case wrapped in Titanium, I couldn't have handled these things much more delicately. I never used them during jogging, I stored them in their carry case, and was gentle handling them.

To Logitech's credit, I got in touch with a live person fairly quickly, and they are sending me a replacement. But if I had it to do over again, I would stay far, far away from these headphones.

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars QC must be lacking, March 12, 2010

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J. Sheil (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4 Noise Isolating Earphones (Electronics)

I bought these locally because I had a discount coupon for any store item. I was looking for a backup set for my Klipsch S4's and wanted to try something different.

I had read online the UE's were very good earphones and thought I'd give the Fi4's a shot since they were same price as my Klipsch's. I plugged them into my IPod Nano and immediately noticed I could not hear the click of the click wheel or menu selections. I thought something was wrong with my IPod, but when I played a song, I was shocked. There was no bass, NONE, I could not hear any instruments, only vocals and the vocals sounded like they were coming out of a coffee can. I tried quite a few songs/genres but it was still the same. They were obviously a defective set.

I went back to the store and asked to replace them with another set fo Fi4's. When I got the set out to the car and plugged them in, they sounded good, EXCEPT that the right bud would short out occasionally.
I ended up returning the second set and getting another set of the Klipsch S4's.

It's a shame because I really wanted to like UE's, I had hoped to get the Ultimate Ears 700 in the future, but I'm a little leery of the quality control now.