Ultimate Ears 200vi Noise-Isolating Headset - Grey Review

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(More customer reviews)Logitech's ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET is just what the doctor ordered. Lightweight, comfortable, and wonderfully functional, this headset won't disappoint.
I've used many headsets over the years (and ears!), and these are quite good, especially for the price. They fit great, sound good, look good, and are extremely comfortable, which is the most important point for me. Here are some other features you might find interesting:
- Frequency Response range of the ear pieces: 20Hz - 15kHz
- Impedance: 16 ohms
- Comes with 5 pairs of ear cushions and protective hard case.
- Comes with remote volume control and microphone built in.
- MSRP as of this writing: $40
I tested these on an iPod Shuffle and my Blackberry 8310. I also compared them to the old headset that came with my Blackberry and my husband's Sennheiser CX 500 headphones. I really can't tell you much about what the old Blackberry headset. They are fairly generic earphones that came standard will all Blackberries for several years. On paper, I have no idea what these headphones are supposed to be able to do. On the other hand, the Sennheisers can claim a frequency response range of 17Hz - 22kHz with the same impedance of 16 ohms. So on paper, the Sennheisers have a significantly broader range than the ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET . The iPod only has a frequency response range of 20Hz-20kHz, so this range is fully covered by the Sennheisers, but not by the ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET, which can't cover the top end.
But the proof of the pudding is in the eating so I tried all 3 of them on the Shuffle with some Blood on the Tracks tracks. As you would guess, the ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET lack of top end resulted in more bass than the Sennheisers gave me. That's not all bad, depending on your tastes. The old Blackberry set was the distinct loser of the 3 units with a muddier sound. The Sennheisers also don't have a mic or volume control so listening on a Shuffle with those was not nearly as convenient as with the ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET. But, the ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET did give me a very nice, clear sound, albeit with more bass.
For comfort, I rate the ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET the best of the 3 with the Sennheisers close behind. I've read a few reviews that use the phrase "shove them into my ear canal." That was not an experience I had to endure. In fact, the ear cushions that came installed on the Ultimate Ears fit me perfectly and when I inserted them into my ears no shoving was involved. They went in easily and felt very comfortable. My current headset is far less comfortable and after an hour or so, they give me a headache. I'm anxious to try the ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET out over the next week in work conditions.
The documentation for the Ultimate Ears says some features don't work with all phones but they worked with my old Blackberry just fine. The party on the other end heard me clearly and I heard them. What more can you ask for?
After spending an hour or so with the ULTIMATE EARS 200vi HEADSET, I have to say that I am impressed and plan to use them in my daily life. Since that involves a lot of phone time, the lack of a higher end frequency range won't bother me. But even for music, I'd be okay with it. For $40, these bad boys are a good deal.


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Ultimate ears 200vi noise-isolating headset — comfortable music and calls. designed by ultimate ears, this sweet-sounding headset fits your ears — even if they\'re small — and includes on-cord controls with an integrated microphone.

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