Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System

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  • B&H # SLSA6
  • Mfr# SLEEK SA6

Product Highlights

  • Adjustable Bass and Treble
  • Multiple Eartip Sizes
  • Multiple Wearing Positions
  • Accessories Included

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The SA6 from Sleek Audio is a unique in-ear headphone system. Unlike most headphones, which feature fixed levels of bass and treble, the SA6 actually has a variable equalization system that allows you to choose your desired levels of bass and treble.

The headphones feature wideband balanced armature drivers with custom porting to provide clear, natural sound with a wide frequency response. For ideal comfort and stability, three different sizes of eartips are included. By using the proper eartip size, you maximize noise isolation and bass response.

Comfortable and ergonomic, the headphones fit deep into the ear canal. Depending on your preference and ear size, you can either wear the headphones with the cable against the cheek, or by sending the cord up around the ear. Accessories include a carrying case, tip cleaner, and bass and treble tuning ports.

Unique variable equalization system uses treble and bass tuning ports to allow you to set your preferred amount of bass and treble
Wideband balanced armature driver for outstanding hi-fi sound
Small, lightweight, and comfortable design
Includes three different eartip sizes for maximum comfort, stability, and noise isolation
Wear the cables down against the cheek, or up around the ear
Includes carrying case, tip cleaner, and tuning ports
Type In-Ear
Frequency Range Not Specified by Manufacturer
Impedance 50 Ohms
Sensitivity 110dB
Maximum Input Power Not Specified by Manufacturer
Connectors Gold-Plated 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug
Cable Length 60" (127mm)
Weight Not Specified by Manufacturer

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Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System
 
4.5

(based on 6 reviews)

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80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (6)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Comfortable (5)
  • Good bass (5)
  • Good value (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Portable devices (5)
    • Home audio (4)
    • Music (4)
    • Working out (4)
    • Travel (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Audiophile (4), Gear head (4)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (6)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    5.0

    Much better than others of it's kind.

    By Doug

    from Bellmore, N.Y.

    About Me Gear Head

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Compact
    • Good Bass
    • Great Sound
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Audio
      • Music
      • Portable Devices
      • Relaxing
      • Working Out

      Comments about Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System:

      Comfortable, great sound. The foam eartips are the best ones. They may be expensive, but I've had other Kleer technology earbuds, and you get what you pay for. I use them wired, and with the wireless unit (M-1) for silent TV listening at night.

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      • No

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      4.0

      Great Priced Buds

      By Phillie

      from Lake Geneva, WI

      About Me College Student, Frequent Traveler

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Compact
      • Durable
      • Good Bass
      • Good Value
      • Great Sound
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Could use beefer cord

      Best Uses

      • Portable Devices
      • Traveling
      • Working
      • Working Out

      Comments about Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System:

      Fits really well and sounds cool, gotta love the ability to adjust the sound yourself!! Awesome for plane flights or if you just don't want clear amazing music without the need to crank the volume to block everything else out or hear clearly! Also, the cord plugs really well into the earbuds so no need to worry about them falling off the cord.

      Been using them for about 3 weeks now and very pleased with them!

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      • Personal

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      5.0

      The best choice for the cost

      By Black Cat

      from Russia

      About Me Audiophile, Gear Head

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Compact
      • Customised sound
      • Good Bass
      • Good Value
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish
      • The replaceable wire

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Audio
        • Music
        • Portable Devices
        • Relaxing
        • Traveling
        • With My Computer
        • Working
        • Working Out

        Comments about Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System:

        Excellent relation the price/quality. Completely individually customised sound. Excellent detailing and натуральность a sound. Loud enough sound and good isolation from outside noises.
        Perfectly well music of any genres sounds: metal (me more preferable), pop, rap, classic, jazz.
        I advise to all!

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        • Personal

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        5.0

        Great value and super sound

        By Hipster Dufus

        from Saskatoon, Canada

        About Me Audiophile

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Good Bass
        • Good Value
        • Great Sound
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System:

            B & H has the best price on these that I have found by far, and the earphones haven't disappointed.

            Some reviewers have complained about the tiny pieces needed for fine-tuning the sound. True, but you don't need to do that more than once, unless you are a fanatic about changing your sound envelopes. Once in, they stay put.

            I haven't used the standard ear tips, as I have custom molded ones I have used from other Shure's and Westone's. Fits fine, and the sound is equal or superior to any others I have tried in this price range.

            I particularly like the fact that the cords are removable if you damage them, and that you can attach a wireless module for even more freedom.

            Highly recommended

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            5.0

            Great sounding pair of IEMs!

            By el bobo

            from Pasadena, CA

            About Me Audiophile, College Student, Gear Head

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Compact
            • Good Bass
            • Good Value
            • Great cord
            • Great Sound
            • Lightweight
            • Stylish

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Audio
              • Music
              • Portable Devices
              • Traveling
              • With My Computer
              • Working Out

              Comments about Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System:

              The Sleek Audio SA6 are a great pair of earphones that offer great sound, a modular design, and cheap cord replacements! If you ever break the cord (and this is the #1 reason for any pair of earphones to break), you can just buy a replacement cord, and not have to pay for the whole thing.

              The sound is warm and colored but very "fun" sounding, yet still highly detailed. For even more detail at the expense of a bit of sibilance, try the Treble++ tips that come with the new 2009 revision. The bass is clean and punchy, without being overpowering. I suggest the Bass+ ports over the Bass= ports; I find that the amount of bass is just right, and the + ports actually give a more expansive sound. These don't require a headphone amp to sound good; you can plug this into your MP3 player, and it will sound fine!

              If you've never tried bi- or tri-flanges before, the bi-flange eartips might take some getting used to. But once you do (it took me about an hour or so), they are very comfortable and easy-fitting. I prefer them over the foam tips you find on Shures and some other brands, if not only because they are easy to fit.

              One last thing, these IEMs are small! Very nice and strong sound in a tiny package! They're light and not intrusive, and so is the cord. Sleek Audio is also releasing a new cord with a built-in microphone, so soon you can even use this with your iPhone!

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              • Personal

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              3.0

              Decent but not great, or just not for me

              By Shu

              from Berkeley, CA

              About Me Audiophile, Frequent Traveler, Gear Head, Student

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Flimsy Construction

              Best Uses

              • Home Audio
              • Music
              • Portable Devices
              • With My Computer

              Comments about Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System:

              I got these while waiting for my Shure SCL4's to get replaced under warranty. I read some good reviews on head-fi.org and was curious about their customizable sound.

              This review will be my personal comparison between the SA6's vs. Shure SCL4's, SE530's and Sony MDR-7506's (over the ear monitors).

              Firstly, I love my 7506's. They have awesome definition in the mids and highs and a good amount of bass. They're kind of bright but I love hearing the details in high hats. That was the sound I was hoping for in the SA6's. Unfortunately they didn't quite live up.

              Lows: The SA6's with the neutral bass port really lacked bass in my opinion. After I put in the + bass port, it was better but still wimpy. Kick drum had some impact but didn't have the fullness. With the + bass port, they were a bit better than the SCL4's but no where close to the SE530's.

              Mids/Highs: I changed out the neutral high tips for the "extended" high tips. The SA6's have more upper range compared to the SE530's, but at the cost of a loss in the upper mids range, making the highs sound brittle. That's probably my only complaint with the sound of the SE530's, which is that they take a dive at the higher frequencies so a lot of the details in the highs get lost. But I think I prefer the richer sound of the 530's, and even the SCL4's, over the dryer sound of the SA6's. But, that's just me.

              Construction: Construction was mediocre. The + bass ports didn't go all the way into the headphones.

              This is all just my opinion. I listened to the SA6's with electronic music on my computer, iPod, and iPhone.

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              What's in the Box

              Sleek Audio SA6 Adjustable In-Ear Headphone System
              • Carrying Case
              • 3 x Pairs of Eartips (S/M/L)
              • Tip Cleaner
              • 3 x Pairs of Treble Tuning Ports
              • 3 x Pairs of Bass Tuning Ports
              • 1-Year Limited Warranty
               
               
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