Logitech have released a new model in their highly popular Ultimate Ears range of professional noise-isolating earphones. They claim that the UE 700’s are used by 75% of professional musicians and sound professionals which I thought was a bold claim until a quick perusal of the product website provided a who’s who of celebrities, bands and solo musicians using Ultimate Ears. Whether Logitech bung a set in every celebrity goodie bag at Hollywood functions is something most of us will never know, but they have some high profile endorsements nonetheless.

To give you a cleaner, more precise audio experience, the Ultimate Ears 700 earphones use a custom-tuned dual-armature layout that separates the broad frequency response – 10 Hz to 16.5 kHz – into two high-fidelity channels per ear.

As small as a peanut, the micro-design provides a comfortably secure fit that allows you to wear it a long time without discomfort. Wear them with the cord hanging down for casual listening or over the ear while exercising or when more active.

Three different-sized silicone ear-cushions and two sets of Comply™ foam ear cushions are included to find a "magic seal" against outside noise in your ears. Tapered silicone ear-cushions are designed to naturally fit into your ear-canal for a better seal. Also included is a pocket-ready hard case for storing your earphones and spare ear-cushions and a Sound Level Attenuator for lowering the overall volume levels of noisy sound sources. The UE 700’s are compatible with any hardware that has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The true test of an earphone that fits properly is from the amount of collateral noise, or how much others can hear what you’re listening to. There’s nothing worse than hearing every guitar riff coming from the earphones of the kid sitting down the other end of the bus. I put the UE 700’s though some vigorous testing in perhaps the most sensitive of situations – sitting in bed next to my wife who was trying to get to sleep. Firing up the laptop I plugged the UE 700’s and equipped the Comply™ foam ear-cushions. Tests were preformed at levels that my ears could handle without bleeding and the results* were as follows:

1.    Public Enemy………….Pass
2.    Slipknot………………….Pass
3.    Mario Lanza……………Stirred slightly, but Pass
4.    Cyndi Lauper…………..Pass
5.    Quake III………………...Pass
6.    Action movie…………..Pass

*It should be noted that the measure of success in these tests was NOT waking my lovely wife up.

In fact the only time I got told to shut up was from excessive keyboard tapping.

So the UE 700’s not only look and sound amazing, but they sound pretty good to everyone else around you too. After all, 75% of music industry professionals can’t be wrong.

Specs:

    • Type: in-ear
    • Frequency response: 10 Hz-16.5 kHz
    • Impedance: 40 Ohms, 1 kHz
    • Sensitivity: 113 dB SPL/mW at 1kHz
    • Weight: 0.41 ounces (11.6 grams)
    • Noise isolation: 26 dB

Connection

    • Cable length: 46 inches (116.8 cm)
    • Input connector: 1/8 inch (3.5 mm), gold plated