Name: Nue Era
Brand: Polk Audio
SKU: 12914
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

3.3

based on all reviews

Crisp
balanced audio performance at moderate-to-reasonably loud volumes
Visually appealing design also offers secure fit

Distorts on some tracks with intense sub-bass content at high volumes
the buttons on the capsule were a bit difficult to push at first
the bass is a bit overpowering

Impedance: 16 Ω
Frequency range: 10, 14000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: In-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Polk Audio Nue Era - Pros & Cons

Crisp
balanced audio performance at moderate-to-reasonably loud volumes
Visually appealing design also offers secure fit
switching tips is easier than with some other models
well-balanced sound and decent build

Distorts on some tracks with intense sub-bass content at high volumes
the buttons on the capsule were a bit difficult to push at first
the bass is a bit overpowering
slightly muddy sound that can cause vocals to sound a bit muffled
the bass response is a bit weak
There is no real noise isolation
The highs sound somewhat rolled off
The cable is fairly flimsy
there is no rattle when using the remote
not quite as sharp as it is on crisper pairs
it lacks an inline remote
in these earphones are not made to produce sub-bass frequencies
distortion creeps into the picture on tracks with deep bass at high volumes

Polk Audio Nue Era - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	5.5 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	16 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	110 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Polk Audio Nue Era - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	In-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	3.88 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	1.21
Type of connector	3.5mm

Battery operated	no

Colour of product	Black,Silver
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Ear canal
Category	Sport
Noise isolating	yes
Connector contacts plating	Gold

Impedance	16.0 Ω
Frequency range	10 - 14000
Diaphragm diameter	0.2 in
Driver size	0.22 in

Buttons	Volume

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Polk Audio Nue Era Polk Audio - Editorial Reviews (4)

2.8

Based on 4 reviews

Polk Audio Nue Era Polk Audio Nue Era Review

PCMAG

Published: 05.08.2013

Polk Audio Nue Era Review

3.5

Polk Audio's Nue Era balances out rich lows with crispness and brightness in the mids and highs, but these earphones occasionally have some distortion issues.

Polk Audio Nue Era Protected: Polk Nue Era In-Ear Headphones Review

Chip Chick

Published: 05.10.2013

Protected: Polk Nue Era In-Ear Headphones Review

The Polk Nue Era In-Ear Headphones are a mid-range pair of in-ears that are geared for balance. If you listen to a lot of bass-heavy music, these aren't your ideal pair. But, if you don't

Polk Audio Nue Era Review: Polk Audio’s Nue Era in-ear headphones

9to5Mac

Published: 28.07.2013

Review: Polk Audio’s Nue Era in-ear headphones

Not a fan of Apple’s EarPods? Looking for something new to use with your iOS devices? We took the Nue Era in-ear headphones by Polk Audio for a spin this week. The Nue Eras are, as the name implies, a brand-new model that was just recently released. Are they worth checking out? Keep reading for […]