Sleek Audio SA7 – high end, durable earphone made from military grade aluminium

Sleek Audio have finally unleashed the eagerly awaited SA7 earphone on the World.  The SA7 is the new high end in ear monitor (IEM) from Sleek Audio with the earphone featuring a milled aluminium body, carbon fibre cladding and dual wideband balanced armature drivers.

Built to last, the SA7 earphone will appeal to those who get through high end earphones at an alarming rate. Replaceable cables and a robustly constructed earphone body ensure the SA7 is maintainable for many years to come.

To top it all off the SA7 has a digital wireless option that has already been very positively reviewed as part of the Sleek Audio SA6 wireless bundle.

The Ultimate Earphone?

If you’re looking for the ultimate in-ear headphone then the SA7 is likely to tick all the boxes:

Milled aluminium earphone body – built to last the SA7’s earphone body will withstand the toughest environment, with the internal speakers wrapped in shock absorbent silicone and able to withstand 14000 G.  The earphone body is shrouded in carbon fibre for a durable finish.

Dual wideband balanced armature drivers – offering complete coverage of the entire audible frequency range the SA7’s dual driver design promises more than enough power for the lowest bass notes, while reproducing high frequencies with clarity and definition.

Wired or wireless options – the SA7 can be hooked up with cables or via the optional wireless adapter that uses the high fidelity Kleer wireless audio transmission protocol (uncompressed and very close to the sound quality offered by cables – also used in Sennheiser wireless headphones).

Adjustable Sound Signature – by changing the treble filter or bass port on the earphone body you can tune the SA7 to suit your musical tastes.  First featured on the Sleek Audio SA6 and later on the SA1, the new SA7 lets you find a sound that suits you perfectly.

Replaceable Cables – as with the entire Sleek Audio range if you break a cable it’s not the end of your earphones.  The SA7’s robust earphone design and replaceable cables means you can expect to keep this earphone for a very long time.

Our Opinion

Sleek Audio have been innovators from the beginning and the SA7 underlines their position as a company willing to push the boundaries of what can be expected from an earphone.

We love the bold design and applaud the fact that Sleek Audio have taken durability so seriously with the SA7.  Earphones are often very easily broken and it’s great to see a manufacturer making such efforts to produce a product that is maintainable over a longer period of time.

We have not yet heard the SA7, but if the SA1 and SA6 are any measure of performance the new flagship earphone from Sleek Audio is set to offer a high end listening experience that will keep audiophiles more than satisfied.

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For more information on the Sleek Audio SA7 and the rest of the Sleek Audio earphone range please check out the HiFi Headphones web store.

Sleek Audio SA6 Wireless Earphones – now in stock!

The long awaited Sleek Audio SA6 and W-1 Wireless Bundle Pack is now available from HiFi Headphones.  The W-1 wireless adapter enables you to listen to your audio source at full lossless, CD quality within a range of 18 metres (without obstructions).

The W-1 either comes bundled with a Sleek Audio SA6 earphone, or alternatively comes as a standalone W-1 Wireless Adapter if you already own the Sleek Audio SA6 earphone.

Below are a few product highlights:

  • Lossless CD quality sound, using Kleer wireless technology.
  • SA6 earphone is sound isolating design rather than earbud style (as used on the Sennheiser MX W1), meaning earphones seal in the ear correctly to reduce low frequency (bass) leakage and for best noise isolation.
  • Revert back to wired operation when batteries run out.
  • Sleek Audio W1 Wireless pendant sits behind neck and can be secured under clothing.  User reviews suggest it stays secure while exercising.
  • User reviews at Head-Fi.org suggests slight improvement in bass response over wired SA6 (from iPod without headphone amp).

CD Quality, Lossless Digital Audio

The Sleek Audio’s W-1 Wireless uses a completely new technology called ‘Kleer’, which provides a CD quality, lossless digital audio link between the audio source and your earphones.

If you have tried RF wireless headphones or earphones in the past it’s likely you were disappointed by the limitations of the technology.  Even the highly regarded Sennheiser wireless headphone range introduce noise to the audio signal, which is audible when listening to quiet passages of music.  The audible hissing sound and occasional crackly interference really get in the way of enjoying your tunes.

With the Sleek Audio W-1 wireless there is no longer any compromise over audio quality if you want to get rid of the wires.

Compatible with Sleek Audio SA6 and Future Models

The highly regarded Sleek Audio SA6 made waves in the earphone World at the end of last year when it introduced the idea of customisation to an earphone.  With the SA6 treble and bass response can be custom tuned to suit your equipment, ears and the style of music you are listening too.

According to Sleek Audio they intend to make the W-1 Wireless Adapter compatible with future earphones in their line-up.  There are rumours of a lower end Sleek Audio earphone in early 2009 (an SA3?) and possibly a very high end earphone after that (can they really dramatically improve the audio quality of the SA6?).

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The Sleek Audio SA6 and W-1 Wireless bundle pack is available in the UK from the HiFi Headphones store.

Sleek Audio SA6 Earphone Begins The Headphone Revolution

Sleek Audio SA6 – The headphone revolution has just begun!

For the first time it’s possible to tune an In Ear Monitor (IEM) style headphone to enhance the listening experience.  The new Sleek Audio SA6 Headphones are the first fully customizable headphone that can be tuned to alter the frequency response of the earphone within the ear canal.

For more information check out the Sleek Audio website or see the HiFi Headphones online store.

Tune the Earphone to Suit your Musical Taste

Based on 30 years experience in the hearing aid industry, Sleek Audio’s Mark and Jason Krywko developed the SA6 to be fully customizable, enabling headphone owners for the first time to be able to alter frequency response to suit the their individual musical taste and to match their ears.

The miniature SA6 has an innovative multi-stage Variable Equalization System (VQ), which allows complete customization of the sound, giving the owner the freedom to control the bass and treble response as they wish.

More Innovative Design

The innovations don’t stop there. The Sleek Audio SA6 has a cord that can be detached from the headphone body, which for the style conscience means the colour can be changed to match clothes or their MP3 player. More practically the headphone cable can be swapped to replace a cord that has been accidentally crushed or broken.

When Sleek Audio designed the SA6 they scrapped the conventional thinking that more drivers or larger speakers are better, and instead researched ways to accomplish the same broad frequency response while still delivering a product a fraction the size of their competitors. The result is a miniature earphone that sounds silky smooth and musical, with excellent comfort and ergonomics to create the best listening experience.

Exciting Future Wireless Plans

Sleek Audio doesn’t plan on stopping at the SA6 In Ear Monitor headphone. Jason Krywko and his team are busy developing a wireless upgrade for the SA6, due to for launch in late 2008. It will be possible to simply unclick the wired cable and attach a wireless receiver, meaning existing SA6 owners will not have to fork out for a new setup and owners who buy the wireless model will also be able to connect with wires. Sleek Audio plans to make all models compatible with their interchangeable cable and wireless setup.

Sleek Audio SA6 Reviews

Below are a selection of reviews of the Sleek Audio SA6:

Review: Sleek Audio SA6 – Detailed 5 page review – by TechPowerUp

Review: Sleek Audio SA6 Sing in your Ears – by Wired.com

Gadget of the Day: Sleek Audio SA6 Earphones – by Stuff.tv

Official Sleek Audio Reviews site – by Sleek Audio

Sleek Audio SA6 Forum Comments/Reviews


Review of Sleek Audio SA6 earphones with close up photos @ head-fi.org

Detailed comparison review of Sleek Audio SA6 and Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 @ head-fi.org

More comparisons between Sleek Audio SA6 and Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 @ head-fi.org

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Sleek Audio UK distributor announced

KS Distribution has today announced they have been appointed as the UK distributor for Sleek Audio earphone products.  Based in Brighton on the South Coast of England, KS Distribution is a distributor of audio headphone and earphone related products.

Sleek Audio’s SA6 earphone is the first fully customisable headphone that can be custom tuned to alter the frequency response of the earphone within the ear canal.

Based on 30 years experience in the hearing aid industry, Sleek Audio’s Mark and Jason Krywko have developed the SA6 to be fully customisable, enabling headphone owners for the first time to be able to alter frequency response to suit the their individual musical taste and to match their ears.

About KS Distribution

A leading audio electronics distributor, KS Distribution specialises in bringing innovative products to the UK market and providing a World class service to their customers. Offering a carefully selected range of products for home and mobile listening, KS Distribution are a highly focused team whose primary aim is to develop strong partnerships with retailers and manufacturers.

For more information visit www.ksdistribution.co.uk

About Sleek Audio

Sleek Audio is a personal audio company dedicated to creating “Music in Tune with You.” Creators of the first ever acoustically customisable earphones, Sleek Audio are driven from decades of experience in the custom hearing aid and audio industry. Sleek Audio products are designed for high-performance use with all MP3 players including iPod® and Zune®.

For more information visit www.sleek-audio.com