Knowles Balanced Armatures Pack High-Fidelity Punch into 21-Driver UE PREMIER IEM
22 June 2023 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Ultimate Ears Pro designs its most powerful IEM
with Knowles receivers, including supertweeters and dual-diaphragm
balanced armatures, to achieve extended treble range and
exceptionally crisp audio.
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global
provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones, speakers and audio
solutions, is proud to partner with Ultimate Ears Pro as it rolls
out its most potent in-ear monitor (IEM) to date: UE PREMIER.
Unveiled at the 2023 NAMM show, UE PREMIER features a five-way
crossover design with 21 drivers per earpiece, an industry-first,
to deliver a signature sound with unparalleled fidelity, control
and precision.
Balanced armatures (BAs) have long been an industry favorite for
top-shelf IEM design – boasting superior treble output to achieve
high-fidelity audio, a small form factor for comfort and design
headroom, and lower power consumption than other comparable
technologies. UE PREMIER combines two revolutionary audio products
from Knowles in its design: eight patented Knowles dual-diaphragm
BA receivers and four Knowles supertweeters.
With unmatched output levels for its ultra-small footprint and a
first-peak resonance of 3kHz – the same as the human ear canal –
the dual-diaphragm BA achieves warm, natural sound without a
substantial size increase. Meanwhile, the Knowles supertweeter
achieves high res streaming with an ultra-high frequency extension
of up to 40kHz. Together, these technologies deliver the highest
quality frequency response encompassing a clear, rich sound with
realistic details.
“Professional musicians and discerning audiophiles have
long-trusted Ultimate Ears Pro to deliver exceptional audio
experiences and hearing protection. With over 75 years of audio
innovation and manufacturing excellence, Knowles is uniquely
positioned to support the artisan engineering and perfect the
frequency response of UE PREMIER, helping Ultimate Ears Pro deliver
the signature sound their customers crave,” said Jon Kiachian,
President of Medical and Specialty Audio at Knowles Corporation.
“UE PREMIER is the ultimate showcase for Knowles premium sound
technology.”
Knowles is a vanguard in premium sound innovation. In 2022,
Knowles unveiled its Preferred Listening Response Curve for
earphone design, a research study demonstrating a high consumer
preference for extended treble performance to ensure the most
satisfying music listening experience. Specialty components from
Knowles enable UE PREMIER to exceed listener expectations, with an
impressive frequency range of 5Hz to 40kHz. In addition to its
expertise in BA design, Knowles employs a highly automated
manufacturing operation of BAs that enables consistency, acoustic
performance with tightened tolerances, and improved supply chain
traceability. This ensures Ultimate Ears Pro has a sturdy supply of
quality components for the demanding 21-driver design.
“As a pioneer and longtime leader in balanced armature
technology, Knowles was a natural fit to collaborate on the design
of UE PREMIER,” said Philippe Depallens, VP & General Manager,
Ultimate Ears Pro. “The dual-diaphragm and supertweeter receivers
allow us to define a new dimension of sound, achieving the best
possible frequency response and acoustic resonance for an airy,
rich and versatile listening experience.”
UE PREMIER is available for order now at
http://custom.ultimateears.com/ for U.S. customers and
internationally through Ultimate Ears Pro’s dealer distribution
network. For more information about Knowles BAs and premium sound
technologies, visit www.knowles.com/premium-sound.
About Knowles
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global
provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio
solutions, and high-performance capacitors and RF products, serving
the consumer electronics, communications, Medtech, defense,
electric vehicle, and industrial markets. Knowles uses its leading
position in SiSonic™ MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems)
microphones and strong capabilities in audio processing
technologies to optimize audio systems and improve the user
experience across consumer applications. Knowles is also a leader
in hearing health acoustics, high-performance capacitors and RF
solutions for a diverse set of markets. Knowles’ focus on the
customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary
manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables
it to deliver innovative solutions at scale across multiple
applications. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca,
Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in over a
dozen countries. For more information, visit knowles.com.
About Ultimate Ears Pro
Ultimate Ears Pro is transforming the way people experience
music together, wherever life takes them. Ultimate Ears Pro first
revolutionized the way artists interact with their concert
audiences by reinventing the on-stage monitor, turning it into a
custom-fitted earphone. Today, Ultimate Ears Pro, a brand of
Logitech International, continues to bring music to life with its
award-winning family of wireless speakers. Founded in 1981,
Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX
Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market
(LOGI). Learn more at ultimateears.com or connect with us on
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