Logitech’s Ultimate Ears Mini Boom wireless speaker can take a bruising

Logitech UE Mini Boom wireless speaker takes a bruising, comes in flashy colors

So you want a portable Bluetooth speaker, but you’re worried that it won’t survive your party-driven lifestyle. What to do? You may want to consider Logitech’s new Ultimate Ears Mini Boom, which can take a moderate amount of abuse thanks to its metal frame and rubber housing. Like the full-size Boom, the Mini Boom can still operate in pairs (through Android and iOS apps) and lasts for a healthy 10 hours per charge. It will also power up through micro-USB in the event that you’re nowhere near a wall outlet. Logitech expects to ship the Mini Boom this month in a variety of flashy colors for $100.

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UE Boom: a splash-resistant, Bluetooth-enabled speaker for overzealous rioters

UE Boom a splashresistant, Bluetoothenabled speaker for rioters

You know what’ll go perfectly with that waterproof Bluetooth speaker ball that a Billy Corgan doppelganger recommended a few years back? That odd tube you’re undoubtedly fixated on above. That’s the Ultimate Ears UE Boom, and those people underneath are presumably blitzed from a day of raving at [insert EDM festival here]. Parent company Logitech is calling this thing the “world’s first social music player,” but last we checked, it’s not capable of tweeting whatever you’re listening to. Instead, it’s seemingly engineered “to help you rage, riot, party and play the music you love, out loud.” Seriously — that’s in the description.

In order to do so, there’s a Bluetooth radio within, NFC support, a 15-hour rechargeable battery and an exterior that’ll turn away light splashes. Of note, you can wirelessly link two UE Booms together using an associated Android or iOS app to play them in either stereo-to-stereo mode or traditional left / right stereo mode. It’s expected to hit US and European shores later this month for $199.99, which means you too can take weird shots of yourself holding it at frat parties in the very, very near future.

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Ultimate Ears intros Vocal Reference Monitors to save singers from strain

Ultimate Ears intros Vocal Reference Monitors to save singers from strain

Believe it or not, few musicians’ in-ear reference monitors are tuned to emphasize voice; singers might have to compete for attention with wailing guitars and drums inside their own heads. Rather than risk artists shouting themselves hoarse, Ultimate Ears has launched its Vocal Reference Monitors. Separate versions for men and women focus on their typical vocal ranges and narrow the frequency range to between 90Hz and 8kHz, cutting out the more extreme sounds of instruments in the mix. The $999 price rules out the Vocal line for most garage bands — it might, however, be perfect for pros whose screaming isn’t part of the act.

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Logitech Introduces First In-Ear Monitor Custom Tuned for Vocalists

The New Ultimate Ears Vocal Reference Monitors are Designed to Deliver the Vocal Response Singers Need

NEWARK, Calif. – Jan. 23, 2013 – Today at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) unveiled the first custom in-ear monitors engineered specifically for vocalists – the Ultimate Ears[TM] Vocal Reference Monitors. This new monitor is the first-ever custom in-ear monitor that focuses only on the vocal spectrum.

The Ultimate Ears Vocal Reference Monitors have been designed with two different sound signatures to accommodate male and female voice frequencies. These unique signatures allow singers to concentrate only on what they need to hear.

“Most concert attendees don’t realize just how loud it is on stage,” said Philippe Depallens, vice president and general manager of the Ultimate Ears custom line of products. “Often, singers exhaust their voices in an effort just to hear themselves above the instruments and amplifiers. It puts a tremendous strain on their voice.”

The Ultimate Ears Vocal Reference Monitors address this problem in two ways. First, they act as an earplug and reduce overall stage volume by up to 26 decibels through passive noise cancellation. This brings the sound pressure levels down so that vocalists can hear their own voice more clearly. Second, instead of hearing a full frequency mix like most other monitors, the three balanced armatures in each ear are engineered to emphasize the general voice band, with frequency response between 90Hz – 8kHz, so that singers can hear what’s most important to their performance.

Additionally, the Ultimate Ears Vocal Reference Monitors will be equipped with RewardTag. If your Ultimate Ears Vocal Reference Monitors are lost or stolen, whoever finds your device can return it through RewardTag, and Ultimate Ears will give the individual a reward for their safe return.

Pricing and Availability

Both versions of the Ultimate Ears Vocal Reference Monitors are available directly through Ultimate Ears or through any authorized dealer. The retail price is $999.00. For more information please visit www.ultimateears.com.

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Logitech unveils new Ultimate Ears range, includes $99 mobile boombox (video)

Logitech unveils new Ultimate Ears range including a $99 mobile boombox videoLogitech’s Ultimate Ears marque is unveiling a plethora of new products designed to keep you smothered in music from the moment you wake up. First up is a trio of speakers that push tunes from your smartphone, including a $180 WiFi-connected Smart Radio, a $250 Boombox and a $100 Mobile Boombox, the latter of which seems like it could take on Jawbone’s Jambox and win on price alone.

If you prefer strapping your tunes to your skull, the company’s got a lovely looking pair of $400 in-ear monitor-style earphones that are said to be the closest you’ll get to a professional set. Cans-wise, the range is topped by a $350 pair of Bluetooth-headphones that are built for the rigors of being tossed in your bag when you reach the office. If you’re worried about nursing your battery after a long day, the company thoughtfully bundled a cable in the set. If your wallet won’t stretch to those prices, lower-spec wired versions are available for $200 and $100, respectively.

For those of us who’ve found our sets die at the cable connections, the company’s smartly built all of theirs to be braided, detachable and each one has an in-line hands-free kit as standard. The range goes live in Europe in September, so we’ve got pictures, video and PR galore to whet your appetite in the meantime.

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Logitech teases new Ultimate Ears lineup, says it’s bringing ‘power to the music’ on August 29th

Logitech teases new Ultimate Ears lineup, says it's bringing 'Power to the Music' on August 29th

Having most recently introduced products like its water-friendly K310 washable keyboard and that TV Cam HD, Logitech’s now apparently prepping a fresh Ultimate Ears portfolio for all sound lovers out there. Via its UE page on Zuck’s social network, the company’s teasing a plethora of products with some rather suppressive shots that don’t quite tell us what’s on the other end, though we can slightly see new headphones and speakers will be the focus of the main ‘Power to the Music’ event in a couple of days — or August 29th, to be exact. For now, it looks like we’ll have to keep wondering, but you can get a better hint for what to expect by tapping on the Facebook link below.

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Logitech UE 9000 Wireless Headphones hit the FCC: Bluetooth in a full-size package

Logitech's Ultimate Ears 9000 Wireless Headphones hit the FCC, pack Bluetooth in an

We’ve seen Logitech extend the reach of its Ultimate Ears brand once before with the UE Air Speaker, and now it appears that full-size headphones are soon to be on the list. As revealed by a recent FCC filing, the division — best known for its pro-quality IEMs — is working on a set of Bluetooth headphones dubbed as the UE 9000. There isn’t much in the way of details or photos, however, a diagram detailing the location of the unit’s FCC label reveals what looks like a full-size headphone — new territory for UE for sure. We’ll let you know when we hear any official word about the cans, but for now, feel free to scope the existing competition while reading about how much radiation these puppies might inject into your noggin.

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