ALTEC LANSING A1 CUSTOM EARPHONES(Guest Post)

 When it comes to a good pair earphone Fit is the only thing that counts. Be it the most expensive or the best brand, it is totally useless unless its fits you. Fit is a tricky issue as each one has a different ear canal.  So, the new Altec Lansing A1 custom earphones from the house of Altec Lansing have been hailed by all, for its quality of delivering good sound along with comfortable fitting.

This single driver in-ear monitor is perfect for anyone wishing a discreet and comfortable way to enjoy live-concert quality with a canal-molded monitor. Custom fabricated of soft silicon, the A1 provides up to 27 dB of outside noise reduction. You hear the music not the background. And because the flexible shell quickly warms to your body temperature, it expands to give a perfect fit all the time. Clarity, power and comfort combine to offer a truly enjoyable listening experience. 

Altec’s earpiece material choice brings obvious comfort advantages, but also less obvious annoyances. As for the sound signature, the A1 is a beautiful-sounding, flat response pair that neither exaggerates bass response nor ignores it. Unfortunately, at high volumes on deep bass tricks, the A1 distorts slightly-not a deal breaker, but still surprising given the high price-range.

PROS

·         -Crisp high frequency response with excellent definition.

·         -Accurate, unboosted bass response.

·         -More comfortable than typical custom models( thanks to medical-grade soft silicone).

·         -Significant passive noise isolation.

CONS

·         -Minor distortion at top volumes on tracks with deep bass.

·         -Earpieces are small enough that they can be difficult to put in quickly.

·         -Silicone earpieces tend to pick up dust and lint easily.