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Ultimate Ears Pro Announces UE PREMIER In-Ear Monitors at NAMM 2023

Ultimate Ears Pro Announces UE PREMIER In-Ear Monitors at NAMM 2023

Loaded with an industry-leading 21 drivers per side and boasting a frequency range of 5Hz-40kHz, UE PREMIER are UE Pro’s most powerful, nuanced and versatile in-ear monitors to date.


Whether performing live on stage, recording in the studio, or listening to music with professional sound quality, UE PREMIER sets a new gold standard for exceptional sound quality.

“Building upon the success of the groundbreaking UE LIVE, we wanted to push ourselves to the limit of what was previously thought possible,” said Philippe Depallens, VP & General Manager, Ultimate Ears Pro. “Our team of experts embarked on a mission to take our technology further than ever before. UE PREMIER represents the pinnacle of UE Pro innovation, with immersive studio-quality sound that brings even the most intricate details into focus.”

Each of UE PREMIER’s 21 drivers was chosen in the pursuit of audio excellence. Working in tandem with a five-way passive crossover, each driver was carefully selected and individually tuned to efficiently and accurately reproduce different frequency bands across the audio spectrum.

To extend the frequency range down to 5hZ and ensure a low-end listeners can feel without compromising on size, UE PREMIER starts with two dual sub-low drivers in parallel with four dual mid-low drivers. A quad-mid driver provides unmatched nuance, clarity and adaptability no matter the instrument, genre or listening environment. UE Pro’s proprietary True Tone driver and Knowles’ proprietary Quad Super Tweeter extends the frequency range up to 40,000 kHz, delivering the richness and warmth from upper-register harmonics.

UE PREMIER is available now at pro.ultimateears.com in the USA and internationally through Ultimate Ears Pro’s dealer distribution network for $2,999. Orders will ship on May 15, 2023.

For more information, please visit custom.ultimateears.com.

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