Ultimate Ears
23Also known as: UE, UE Pro, Ultimate Ears Pro
UnclaimedUltimate Ears is an audio company best known for pioneering custom in-ear monitors (IEMs) for touring musicians. The company was founded in 1995 by Jerry Harvey and Mindy Harvey after Jerry, then Van Halen's monitor engineer, built a set of dual-driver molded earpieces for drummer Alex Van Halen to help him hear clearly over stage volume. Word spread quickly among touring artists, and the Harve...
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Ultimate Ears is an audio company best known for pioneering custom in-ear monitors (IEMs) for touring musicians. The company was founded in 1995 by Jerry Harvey and Mindy Harvey after Jerry, then Van Halen's monitor engineer, built a set of dual-driver molded earpieces for drummer Alex Van Halen to help him hear clearly over stage volume. Word spread quickly among touring artists, and the Harveys incorporated the company in Las Vegas, Nevada to meet demand. Ultimate Ears was acquired by Logitech in 2008, and its professional audio division operates as Ultimate Ears Pro.
The brand's pro catalog centers on custom-fit IEMs built from ear impressions taken by an audiologist, with models ranging from the entry-level UE 5 Pro and UE 7 Pro up through the flagship UE 18+ Pro, the eight-driver UE Live, and the 21-driver UE Premier. Products are differentiated by driver count, crossover design, and tuning targets aimed at stage monitoring, studio reference, or audiophile listening. The company also offers universal-fit IEMs and a UE Switch interchangeable faceplate system for cosmetic customization.
On the consumer side, Ultimate Ears markets a line of portable Bluetooth speakers — including the Boom, Megaboom, and Wonderboom families — under the same brand. The custom IEM division is the arm most widely associated with professional music production and live performance, and has been used by artists including members of Van Halen, the Rolling Stones, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Ultimate Ears has 17 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Headphones & In-Ear Monitors, Portable & Party Speakers, and Monitors & Accessories. Their gear is featured by 44 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Neil Tennant, James Hetfield, and Alex Turner.
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