Unlike most earbuds, Ultimate Ears' top of the line products aren't made in China. In fact, they're made right in one of the wealthiest areas of the United States: Orange County, California. Being in such a location is convenient for many of their customers-- musicians, Hollywood stars, athletes, and audiophiles with a little bit of money in the bank.
Instead of being located in a high end shopping mall or in downtown Los Angeles, Ultimate Ears is found within a corporate complex sharing a building with a shipping company. You wouldn't know it from the outside, but what's inside is what's truly impressive. Inside the Ultimate Ears building in Irvine, California is where some of the best sounding and highest performing in-ear monitors used on stage by many of the top artists are made.
 |
| The UE Foyer |
When you first enter the Ultimate Ears lab you will notice how musically centered it is themed. The first room you enter when you are considering a set of their top in-ear monitors is the studio room with a full band set. Several guitars, both acoustic and electric, bass guitars, keyboard, and drums are all present with mic setups all around. In the middle is a coffee table filled with magazines that have featured their products. On one edge of the room is a computer with a headphone amplifier attached. Also present is a universal version of every one of their high-end custom in-ear monitors so you can try each one and figure out exactly what you want. On the opposite side of the room is a chair for you to sit in while you have impressions made. The process of getting impressions made will be covered by us next week, so make sure to check back and learn more!
