Earphone User Guide
Dear Ultimate Ears Customer, Thank you for selecting Ultimate Ears (UE) Super.fi Earphones for your discriminating listening pleasure. UE has been providing custom designed ear monitors to many of your favorite recording artists for more than a decade. Now we have applied our years of expertise to develop revolutionary new technologies which allow you to hear music the way it was meant to be heard.
TABLE OF CONTENTS m Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Listening & Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earphone Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Included With Your Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earphone Components & Accessories . . . . . . . . . Fitting the Ear Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Ear Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNINGS Be sure to read all warnings and instructions before using your Super.fi Earphones. m Always turn music volume down on your listening device before inserting Super.fi Earphones into your ears. Once earphones are inserted, gradually increase the volume to a moderate listening level. m Using earphones at high volumes can permanently damage your ears. Ringing in your ears or other discomfort can indicate that music volume is too high.
m Do not use these earphones in any environment where a failure to hear surrounding sounds could be dangerous. In no way should these earphones be used while driving a car, biking, walking or operating machinery. m Do not submerge or expose the earphones to water (see page 14 for Earphone Care and Maintenance).
EARPHONE DESCRIPTION Super.fi Earphones block external sound to offer you the best listening experience possible. Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones Delivers professional quality sound by combining two precision balanced armatures in each earphone: one for lows and one for mids and highs. The dual armature technology provides exceptional frequency response and extended headroom delivering a rich, full-range, distortion-free personal audio experience.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE SUPER.FI 5 PRODUCTS Feature Benefit Durable Construction Small form factor, lightweight, durable design ideal for active lifestyles. Stylish Earphone Design Intuitive form and stylish design available in selected colors. Noise Isolating Components In-ear fit and customizable ear tips maximize noise isolation from the environment for the ultimate listening experience.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF THE SUPER.FI 5 PRO AND 5 EB: • Earphone User Guide • Earphones (46 inch cord, cable adjuster and gold plated1/8 inch input plug) • Ear Tips Kit: 6 single flange silicone ear tips (2 small, 2 medium, 2 large), 2 double flange silicone tips, 2 disposable foam tips • 1/4 Inch Gold Plated Adapter Jack • Sound Level Attenuator • Cleaning Tool • Metallic Storage Case with Cable Management System • Black Leather Travel Case • Warranty EARPHONE COMPONENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
SUPER.FI 5 EB SUPER.FI 5 PRO 4. 4. 3. 2. 1a. 1b. 3. 2. Accessories 2. 5. Metallic Storage Case 6. 7.
FITTING THE EAR TIPS Super.Fi has included a variety of ear tips for you to choose from to ensure a good earphone seal for your ears. All ears are unique and you will need to determine which tips are most comfortable for you. Most users find that the single flange silicone ear tips provide a good fit for their ears and are the easiest to use.
ATTACHING THE EAR TIPS The ear tips can be attached or removed by using a gentle grasping and twisting motion. The ear tip should fit securely over the ear conductor and once the ear tip is in place, the ear conductor should not be exposed. CARE AND CLEANING OF FLANGED SILICONE EAR TIPS The silicone ear flanges are reusable and need to be cleaned with an antiseptic wipe after each use. They should also be removed and cleaned regularly with mild soap and water.
EARPHONE INSERTION - “ROCK N’ ROLL” It is important to get a good ear fit when inserting these earphones to maximize comfort and optimize the listening experience. A correct seal will help eliminate background noise and offer the best frequency response when listening to music. m Be sure that the volume is turned down to a minimum on the device that you will be using. Next, plug your earphones into the output.
STEP 4 Wrap the ear loops around the top of the ear to secure the earphones. The cables will hang behind the ears and either down your back, or in front of your chest. Use the adjustment slider located near the Y-junction to change the length of the cables. Step 4 Now you are ready to gradually increase the volume on your listening device and to begin your Ultimate Ears experience. PROPER EARPHONE REMOVAL – REVERSE “ROCK N’ ROLL” To remove, grasp the earphone and gradually rock forward to break the seal.
EARPHONE CARE AND MAINTENENCE • Keep earphones clean by using a moistened antiseptic wipe after each use. • Do not expose your earphones to water or extreme temperatures. • Use the cleaning tool regularly to keep the ear conductor clear and unobstructed. • Clean and change the ear tips regularly. • Avoid physical abuse of earphones. Dropping or striking the earphones may damage components. • Do not pull on the cables to remove earphone from your ear.
SOUND LEVEL ATTENUATOR When using your earphones with an unfamiliar or unstable sound system (airplane, public access ports, etc…) make sure volume is low and is kept at a moderate level to prevent “break-in” bursts of loud sounds. For these environments, we recommend use of the sound level attenuator to aid in buffering unusually high sound output.
SUGGESTIONS FOR USING EAR TIPS If the ear tips on the earphones don’t seal well or are uncomfortable, try some alternate ear tips until the best fit for your ear is achieved. If you are using a flanged silicone ear tip then try using a disposable foam tip for the “ultimate fit”. FLANGED SILICONE EAR TIP NOT SEALING WELL For best results, moisten the external surface of the flanged silicone ear tip before insertion into ear canal.
TROUBLESHOOTING DIMINISHED SOUND OVER TIME If you experience lower performance over time, use the cleaning tool to make certain that the ear conductor is unobstructed. NO SOUND If you are not receiving any sound, make certain that the jack is properly attached to your listening device and that the volume has been gradually increased. If you are still not receiving sound, confirm that the connections between the cable and your earphones are secure.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specification Super.fi 5 Pro Speaker Type Dual driver: low and high range precision balanced armatures Input Sensitivity 119dB/mW Super.fi 5 EB Dual driver: low range - 13.5 mm diaphragm, high range - precision balanced armature 119dB/mW Impedance 21 Ohms 11 Ohms Cable length 46 inches 46 inches Complete Assembly Weight .6 oz. .7 oz. Input Connector 1/8” (3.5mm) Gold plated 1/8” (3.
PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM EAR MONITORS UE provides many of your favorite professional musicians with custom molded professional ear monitors used on stages around the world. For over 10 years, UE has been an industry leader in providing ear monitors to professional musicians and currently maintains over 80% market share of the professional ear monitor market. If music is important to you and only the best custom ear monitors will do, please visit www.ultimateears.com to preview our professional product portfolio.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY UE Consumer, LLC (the “Company”) warrants this Super.fi product (the “Product”) against defects in material or workmanship in the Product’s earphone external shell or in its earphone internal components for a period of two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase.
This limited warranty applies only to new Products purchased from Ultimate Ears or through authorized retail sellers. Warranty coverage will be provided only to the original retail purchaser. Transfer of any Product through any unauthorized distributor or retail seller renders this limited warranty null and void.
You are solely responsible for all shipping and insurance costs for returning the Product to the Company, and the Company will not reimburse you or compensate you for any such costs. After you have received an RMA from the Company and you have returned the Product to the Company for warranty service, the Company will determine if the Product is defective and whether it meets the warranty requirements of this limited warranty.
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