As you know, I’ve been bragging about my Etymotic EB-6 headphones for quite a while.
I love the things. I’ve had a chance to compare them to dozens of headphones and they always stand up well.
At least they have until now.
Coworker Ken Levy kept bragging about a new kind of headphone that he’s been trying. “Can I try yours?” I asked. “No, they are custom made.”
“Oh, I guess they are expensive.”
Indeed, at about $900, they are. “So, how will I know if they are really worth the $900?”
“I’ll get you a pair.”
Today the new pair arrived. It took a couple of weeks from the first conversation to today. Why? Well, an audiologist had to visit me and put some goo in my ears to take a custom mold.
The headphones? Ultimate Ears UE-10.
First of all, no one from Ultimate Ears was in contact with me. Ken took care of everything. They never asked me to write about the headphones or even give them a good review. But, I did get them for free, so need to disclose that.
OK, now I know why Ken was so adamant that I try these things. They are simply unbelieveable.
Even with audio podcasts the difference is stark. They block a lot more external noise. I can’t wait to try these on the plane tomorrow.
And, they just have a far far richer sound.
Ken Levy, today, wrote extensively about his experiences with his Ultimate Ears too.
Robert Scoble is the founder of the Scobleizer blog. He works as PodTech.net’s Vice President of Media Development.
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