 |
Customer Reviews Collected from polkaudio.com |
Polk Audio - UltraFit 2000 On-Ear Sports Headphones - Black
Average Customer Rating:
3.5
Rating breakdown 11 reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
4
1 Star
0
75%of customers recommend this product.
(
3 out of
4)
Customer Reviews for Polk Audio - UltraFit 2000 On-Ear Sports Headphones - Black
Customer Rating
4
on January 6, 2012
Posted by: George Peck
Polk Audio UltraFit 2000 Sports Headphone -
Disclaimer: I did not buy these headphones, but am reviewing them as part of an informal demo program through the Club Polk forums. The headphones were provided to me free of charge to demo, and I will pass them on to other forum members after this review. I am not being compensated for this review.
Polk Audio?s UltraFit Sports Headphones are marketed as ideal headphones for sports and exercise. They are designed to fit well, and stay in place through strenuous physical activity. 3 of the 4 models are in-ear headphones with hooks on them and special ear inserts to hold them in place. The UltraFit 2000 Sports Headphone which I am reviewing is a behind-the-head style. It uses a band that rests behind the ears, like eyeglass temples. I?ve used other behind-the-ear headphones before, and find the UltraFit 2000 to be the most comfortable of this type that I have used, because they don?t put excessive pressure on my head either in front of or behind my ears. The band is a little thick, so it doesn?t work super well with glasses. The UltraFit 2000 comes with a nice complement of ear pads, including foam, silicone, and shearling ear pads for cold weather. A nice zippered carrying case, and a Nokia smart phone adapter are also included. I exclusively used the silicone ear pads, and they were very nice for exercising.
I also own the Polk UltraFit 1000s, which are an in-ear versions of the UltraFit headphones. These have varying lengths of cable included, so that the headphones can be used with music players in several locations, such as clipped to a shirt collar, on an armband, or attached to a waistband, or in a pants pocket. In contrast, the UltraFit 2000, has a single length 46? cable, which is attached only to the left-earpiece. This type of cable design is nice for a fitness headphone, as it is less cumbersome, than the typical y cable arrangement where the cable is attached to both earpieces. The cable is also flat. This is said to reduce microphonics (extra noise from the sound of the cable hitting you while you run). I wish that Polk would have included multiple cable lengths with the UltraFit 2000, like they did with the other UltraFit models. I feel that the UltraFit 2000 cable is too long to be used with a music player on an armband or clipped to a shirt collar. I typically use a player in an armband, but found that the UltraFit 2000, really only worked well with a player clipped to a waistband or in the pocket of my running shorts. One nice touch is that the a spring clip is included so that the cable can be clipped to a shirt to minimize cable movement while exercising.
The UltraFit 2000 has playback controls, and a microphone, and is designed to be used with smart phones. It specifically has the ?made for iPod, made for iPhone, made for iPad? designation. I used the headphones with my iPhone 4, and the controls worked well. The microphone is inline with the cable, and hangs very close to the mouth. I used the UltraFit 2000 for phone calls, and the microphone seemed to be good. It doesn?t do any noise cancellation, but also doesn?t pick up every last bit of background noise. The controls are on the right earpiece, which seems like a more durable location, than inline on the cable. However, when operating the controls, they do push the earpiece into the ear, which isn?t super comfortable.
I really enjoy the sound of the UltraFit 2000s. They have a pretty wide frequency response, which also seems very balanced. No area of the frequency range is emphasized, and they are very clean sounding. The bass is tight and well-controlled. It is a little lean for my taste, but it is definitely not boomy and sounds very nice. Music sounds very balanced, and even when there is a lot going on in a song, the clarity is good. and they don?t sound congested. Compared with the UltraFit 1000s, I prefer the sound of the UltraFit 2000s, as the UltraFit 1000s, seem to create a very pronounced mid-range, which is a little out of balance. However, The UltraFit 1000s, are fantastic running headphones, as they fit perfectly, and have a short cable so I can use my armband. They also work well with my sunglasses.
I also compared the sound of they UltraFit 2000s to some Koss KSC-35s, and liked the UltraFit 2000s a little better. The KSC-35s have a little fuller bass, but are not as balanced in the midrange and treble.
Finally, I compared the UltraFit 2000s to Alessandro MS-1s. The MS-1s are one of my favorite headphones, and sounded quite a bit better than the UltraFits. I especially noticed that there was a lot more ?space? between instruments and voices, in busy musical passages. The MS-1s also have more extension in the frequency range, and just sound more musical. However, they are not portable, and cost a bit more than the UltraFit 2000s.
In conclusion, the Polk Audio UltraFit 2000 Sport Headphones, are a very nice headphone for exercise and portable use, especially if you like the behind-the-head style of headphone. They are durable, comfortable, and sound really nice. They?re designed to be optimal exercise and sports headphones, and I believe that they succeed at that goal. They are a good value for the price, and I recommend them.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
3
on July 18, 2012
Posted by: Dave DeMaegd
Sounds great but stopped working after 3 months. Would not warranty because I did not have receipt, but registered them directly after purchase on Polk's website thinking that after doing so I did not need to keep receipt.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
2
works but not what I expected
on December 2, 2014
Posted by: mukesh
from San Jose, CA, United States
Gender:Male
i was given these as a gift about a month ago. I really was excited about using them in the gym. Well, I was disappointed that the sound wasnt so full. I still use them because they stay on my ear. I tried making a call and the microphone doesnt work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
4
on November 22, 2011
Posted by: Roland David
Have been using for a few days now and am very happy.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
2
on August 12, 2012
Posted by: Tarek
I bouught this headphones for travling and for daily use, but when i tried it once i could barely hear the voice in a complex or in an airplane
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
2
on January 9, 2013
Posted by: Sarah Thorne
Unfortunately I only found out after I spent $90 that these headphones are not made for women. The strap is too big and not adjustable and does not stay on when working out.
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
4
on November 19, 2013
Posted by: JB Johnson
Great headphones! I use them everyday, I've had them since July 2, and I think they're some of the best headphones I've ever had. The sound quality is great, especially the bass (a lot of headphones for running lack this quality). The only problems I've had were changing the covers and occasionally I can only hear out of one side if the cord is bent. Other than that I love 'em, and I would definitely recommend this product to a friend (and I already have!)
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Behind-the-Neck Headphones
on November 5, 2014
Posted by: DannySands
from Newton, MA, United States
Gender:Male
I have been using these UltraFit 2000 for 1.5 years for my running and cycling. They are without a doubt the best exercise headphones I have used, and I have been through many.
I usually have my iPhone or iPod Nano at waist level (Fitletic iFitness belt), run the cord up my shirt, and haven't had problems with cord length or creeping. If I needed to shorten it I would use a cord wrapper. The sound quality is terrific and controls are easy to access and work well. I like not having something stuck in my ear, both because in-ear headphones frequently fall out or cause irritation when I'm sweating and they prevent me from hearing cars around me.
Overall I have been very happy with these and have recommended them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting polkaudio.com