Ultimate Ears Recognized for best-of-class accessories
IRVINE, CALIF, October 1, 2007 – Ultimate Ears, industry-leading producer of professional in-ear custom monitors for musicians, has been nominated for an esteemed ‘Best of RetailVision Award’ in the Best Product: Accessory category. Nominees are chosen annually by peers and industry experts at RetailVision, the premier event for the top 100-level retailers and consumer technology providers.

RetailVision has been a driving force behind the North American marketplace for over nearly 20 years. This was Ultimate Ears’ first year participating in the event. The retail industry is a growing priority for Ultimate Ears as it continues to add to its consumer line of products in addition to its already world-renowned portfolio of professional monitors.

“RetailVision is a first-class global event attended by high-level executives from the top companies in retail and technology. To be recognized by such a distinguished group of leaders is an incredible achievement,” said Mindy Harvey, co-founder and president of Ultimate Ears. “For years, our products have been praised by world-class musicians as the best on the market; it's an honor to now be celebrated by in the retail industry, especially as we expand our brand to serve the everyday consumers and audiophiles.”

Ultimate Ears recently announced the addition of the UE-11 Pro to the company's custom line of in-ear monitors. UE-11 Pro combines four speakers in each earpiece, providing a listening experience unmatched by any other product on the market. Priced at $1,150, the UE-11 Pro is perfect for professional musicians and serious audiophiles.

Ultimate Ears has also become the unrivaled leader for more affordable, consumer-focused earphones. Its universal fit in-ear monitors start at $79.99 and are based off the same sonic principles as their custom monitors. The Super.fi and Metro.fi earphones are ideal for tech-savvy, fashion conscious and on-the-go individuals.