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Ultrasone IQ

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44 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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2 editorial reviews
Ultrasone IQ And IQ Pro : Review By Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiast's WebsiteRead more
Ultrasone’s new flagship in-ear takes a page right out of the Edition playbook, providing an on-the-go listening experience for the well-to-do. The Ultrasone IQ is a top performer in many ways but seems to sound better with a difficult-to-achieve deep seal.Read more
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Pros

  • comfortable and make the best-sounding combination with
  • it is stable
  • and robust

Cons

  • Like Loading
  • filtered Phonak ends up just a touch hotter and thinner-sounding
  • treble is not quite as smooth as that of the Ultimate Ears

Key specs

  • 20 Ω
  • 17, 21000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Ultrasone IQ - Pros & Cons

Ultrasone IQ

Pros

  • comfortable and make the best-sounding combination with
  • it is stable
  • and robust
  • work nearly as well and isolate even better
  • the IQ is competent all around
  • High sensitivity and a secure
  • Cable noise is nil and noise isolation is good
  • both sets are spacious and image very well
  • spacious-sounding earphone with a very consistent and even-handed presentation
  • The midrange is clean and clear
  • sounds smoother and more refined than the IQ

Cons

  • Like Loading
  • filtered Phonak ends up just a touch hotter and thinner-sounding
  • treble is not quite as smooth as that of the Ultimate Ears
  • lack of a wax loop in the accessory pack
  • The lower midrange especially is set a little too far back with the Phonaks
  • Neither set has the most refined treble
  • IQ s cable lacks a neck cinch
  • IQ s cable comes off
  • no bottoming out
  • softer highs
  • IQ s cable is removable

Ultrasone IQ - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
8 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
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20 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
10 g
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Ultrasone IQ - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight0.35 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of productGold,Silver
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Body materialAluminum
CategoryTravel and Commuting
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance20.0 Ω
Frequency range17 - 21000
Diaphragm diameter0.31 in
Driver technology
  • Dynamic
  • Balanced
Driver size0.31 in
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Features
Carrying caseyes

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