August 2019 | www.bassgearmag.com
while talking to someone else on the phone, the sound isolation can be an issue, and the AirPods do a better job of letting you hear people around you and hear people on the phone at the same time.
There’s an App for That Now, if you happen to like a more hyped tone, or if you want to have precise control over the EQ of your listening material, then you will be pleased to learn of the UE Custom app. This free app allows you to choose between one of eight presets (Flat, Bass Boost, Podcast, Tubes Amp, Warm and Clear, Rebalance, Enhanced, Extended Listening) or take full control with the “customize” function. This brings up a 5-band EQ with an intuitive touch-and-drag control for boost/ cut and frequency of each band. Once you have dialed in an EQ setting that you like, you can save it as a new preset. Very cool! Please note, this app only functions when you have the UE earphones paired. The app does not function when paired with AirPods or another Bluetooth device. As an added bonus, the UE Custom app also displays the current battery level of your earphones.
The Bottom Line Ultimate Ears PRO has been an established mainstay in the field of on-stage in-ear monitoring for many years. With the new CSX line, Ultimate Ears brings their know-how and fidelity to the recreational listener. The new Fitkit option allows you to order up a set of custom-molded earphones without leaving your own home. The Bluetooth connection option allows you to break free from the physical tether, and the UE Custom app lets you tweak to your heart’s desire (if need be). With the Bluetooth cable, your UE CSX earphones make cell phone calls much more clear and audible. This is all great news to music lovers, indeed, and the 30-day risk-free trial removes any rationale not to give them a try. Manufacturer: Ultimate Ears
Website: custom.ultimateears.com
Model: UE 18+ CSX
Input Sensitivity: 105 dB @ 1kHz, 1mW
Frequency Response: 5Hz – 22kHz
Noise Isolation: -26 decibels of ambient stage noise
Impedance: 37.5 Ohms @ 1kHz
Bluetooth Version: 4.1, Multi-point
Profiles: Handsfree, Headset, A2DP, AVCRP, SPP
In-line Mic: MEMS, omni-directional
Battery Life: 8 hours (4 hours internal, + 4 more with included charging clip)
Battery Type: 60 mAh lithium polymer (in the device)
Battery Voltage: 3.7V
Charging Time: 2.5 hours
Standby Time: 110 hours
Accessories: Road case, cleaning tool, 1/8” buffer jack
Number of Frets/Positions: 24
Strings: Dunlop Super Bright nickel roundwound
Warranty: : 1-year
Price: $1,499.00
Internal Speaker Configuration: 6 proprietary balanced armatures with a 4-way crossover Connection Options: Braided cable with universal 1/8” headphone jack; Bluetooth cable with battery/control dongle
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