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December 16th, 2009, 20:30
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Sleek Audio (http://www.engadget.com/tag/SleekAudio/) has been trumpeting its "tunable acoustics (http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/30/sleek-audio-unveils-adjustable-sa6-earphones/)" for years now, but up until the advent of the SA1, most every set of customizable earbuds from the outfit was only in the realm of feasibility for those with a copious amount of disposable income. Beyond that, the company was one of the few utilizing Kleer's wireless technology (http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/11/sleek-audio-adds-kleer-to-custom-tuned-ct6-earphones/) in order to cut the cable between your ears and your media player, but again, the lofty price tag acted as a serious barrier to entry. Enter the SA1 (http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/sleek-audios-sa1-earbuds-bring-kleer-wireless-custom-tuning-fo/), which serves as Sleek's first mainstream 'buds that fall well within the "impulse buy" region for anyone on the hunt for a mid-range set. These just started shipping a few weeks back for $79.99, and if the Siam rosewood body didn't turn you on already, maybe the litany of ear tip choices and promise of audiophile quality in a sub-$100 package will. Hop on past the break to see how we felt about our most intimate moments with the SA1 (and the optional Kleer W-1 wireless dongle).
Gallery: Sleek Audio SA1 (and Kleer W-1) earbud impressons (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sleek-audio-sa1-and-kleer-w-1-earbud-impressons/)
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Sleek Audio (http://www.engadget.com/tag/SleekAudio/) has been trumpeting its "tunable acoustics (http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/30/sleek-audio-unveils-adjustable-sa6-earphones/)" for years now, but up until the advent of the SA1, most every set of customizable earbuds from the outfit was only in the realm of feasibility for those with a copious amount of disposable income. Beyond that, the company was one of the few utilizing Kleer's wireless technology (http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/11/sleek-audio-adds-kleer-to-custom-tuned-ct6-earphones/) in order to cut the cable between your ears and your media player, but again, the lofty price tag acted as a serious barrier to entry. Enter the SA1 (http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/sleek-audios-sa1-earbuds-bring-kleer-wireless-custom-tuning-fo/), which serves as Sleek's first mainstream 'buds that fall well within the "impulse buy" region for anyone on the hunt for a mid-range set. These just started shipping a few weeks back for $79.99, and if the Siam rosewood body didn't turn you on already, maybe the litany of ear tip choices and promise of audiophile quality in a sub-$100 package will. Hop on past the break to see how we felt about our most intimate moments with the SA1 (and the optional Kleer W-1 wireless dongle).
Gallery: Sleek Audio SA1 (and Kleer W-1) earbud impressons (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sleek-audio-sa1-and-kleer-w-1-earbud-impressons/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/sleek-audio-sa1-earbuds-_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sleek-audio-sa1-and-kleer-w-1-earbud-impressons/2532614/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/sleek-audio-sa1-earbuds--(1)_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sleek-audio-sa1-and-kleer-w-1-earbud-impressons/2532615/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/sleek-audio-sa1-earbuds--(2)_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sleek-audio-sa1-and-kleer-w-1-earbud-impressons/2532616/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/sleek-audio-sa1-earbuds--(3)_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sleek-audio-sa1-and-kleer-w-1-earbud-impressons/2532617/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/12/sleek-audio-sa1-earbuds--(4)_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sleek-audio-sa1-and-kleer-w-1-earbud-impressons/2532618/)
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