Logitech Ultimate Ears UE 900

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Great sound quality.
Cable with microphone included.
Five sets of silicone tips plus three sets of Comply foamtips.

Cons:

Memory wire in the cables.
Remote function only for iDevices.

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Last revision on February 27, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Great sound quality
Cable with microphone included
Five sets of silicone tips plus three sets of Comply foamtips
User replaceable cable
Good sound stage
Price
Strong audio performance at moderate listening levels
Built-in controls and microphone for iPhone
Cable is removable, and ships with an extra
Sturdy carrying case includes several extra eartips

Reviewers Didn't Like

Memory wire in the cables
Remote function only for iDevices
Bundle lacks a clam shell or some other small and portable protective case
Slightly overpriced
Distorts on deep bass tracks at maximum volume
Can be slightly uncomfortable over long listening periods

Expert reviews and ratings

Logitech’s UE 900 in-ear monitor earphones are aimed at the discerning music listener who wants the absolute best detail and widest frequency range. They’re expensive, and their comparatively large outer dimensions may not suit smaller ears, but for...

By Good Gear Guide on January 30, 2013

100

Ultimate Ears has long been best known for its custom molded professional earphones, and perhaps even more so since its acquisition by Logitech. But the company still keeps a few consumer oriented earphone products around, and the UE 900 is the new...

By Beatweek Magazine on December 05, 2012

These are of a good value for a set of $400 in-ears, especially considering the massive bundle you get which them. They offer performance that is in the same class as the Westone 4Rs – our benchmark. While the UE900s are not quite as good when it...

By techPowerUp! on December 03, 2012

Laying out four Benjamins to replace an accessory that comes for free in the box with your phone seems, I don't know, totally and completely stupid.But after listening to my favorite music through this in-ear headset for the past month, I can confidently...

By Wired on October 30, 2012

The expensive Logitech UE 900 earphones aren't perfect, but balanced audio performance and a generous assortment of accessories sweeten the...

By PC Mag on September 25, 2012

Shawn Sanders 4.0 5.0 You can't go wrong with the Logitech UE 900, provided your money tree is in...

By GadgetReview on September 12, 2012

Ultimate Ears has made many fine universal-fit earphones over the years, but the firm is perhaps even better known for its custom-fit in-ear monitors, which are used by working musicians and other music lovers around the world. About a year ago I...

By AVguide on April 12, 2013

Critics of higher end audio say that the further up in the price range you go, you begin chasing demising returns. That is, the more you spend, the less and less of a difference there actually is. But to the most hardcore audiophiles, that pursuit is one...

By bitbitbyte.com on March 04, 2013

Logitech has continued to bring the Ultimate Ears brand under its own label with the release of "Logitech UE" accessories, and the Ultimate Ears 900 ($400, aka UE 900) is the acquired company's current top-of-the-line model. As the sequel to the...

By iLounge on February 20, 2013

The Logitech UE 900 is nice update to the Ultimate Ears TripleFi - and a real contender for your multi-driver IEM dollar, doing as well as or bettering what similar models from Shure and Westone have to offer in the same configuration, with a more...

By soundandvision.com on February 12, 2013

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