Sleek Audio adds Kleer to custom tuned CT6 earphones

It's been quite some time since Sleek Audio introduced its first set of custom tuned earphones, but now that folks are growing anxious for a true SA6 followup, it has gone and done the right thing by introducing the CT6. If you'll recall, Sleek decided to add Kleer's wireless technology to its original SA6 buds back in October of last year, and evidently that went over extraordinarily well. To that end, the CT6 packs Kleer's tech right from the factory, and they can even go back to wired mode thanks to the removable swivel cables. Improving upon the prior model, these boast up to 35dB of noise reduction as well as a custom tuning option that tweaks 'em to your preferences before you buy. Just think -- you can take that whole "equalizing" thing into your own hands today for just $350 (sans wireless) or $450 (with Kleer).

[grull27 @ Jun 11th 2009 10:30AM]

As if normal earbuds didn't get enough earwax from my ear...

[TRS @ Jun 11th 2009 10:44AM]

try q-tipping your ears every morning when you get out of the shower...i got etymotics er-6i's, which go WAY down your ear canal like an earplug and with good auditory hygiene you wont be pulling any earwax from your ears..

[Shenanigans @ Jun 11th 2009 10:47AM]

I would go to your local grocery store or pharmacy and pick up some Q-tips bro. You may need a big box if you haven't used them before. How in the heck are you getting earwax on normal earbuds?
I clean my ears daily and my in-ear headphones which go into the ear canal stay clean. I use them 3-4 hrs a day.

[sacapuntas @ Jun 11th 2009 12:06PM]

Every ear doctor in the world (or should) tell you the Q-tips are bad for your ears and hearing. It packs wax against the eardrum and can result in a loss of perception for many frequencies and the necessity for the wax to be removed by the doctor. DON'T use Q-tips, if you have wax problems go to the doctor (heck, I do) and enjoy super clear hearing once again! :D

[RIFRAF @ Jun 11th 2009 1:07PM]

My doctor told me not to put anything smaller than my elbow into my ear... It's worked so far...

[wickedpheonix @ Jun 11th 2009 1:15PM]

Q-tips end up doing the following:

1) Removing all the ear wax from the walls of the ear canal, instead of just the excess. Ear wax is an essential part of your outer ear system, cleaning your outer ear out.

2) Packs in the ear wax that doesn't collect on the tip. It pushes excess earwax further down the ear canal, which if built up can form a solid wall in front of the eardrum and cause temporary hearing loss until the wall is removed by a doctor.

Earwax getting on your earbuds is 100% completely natural. As a sufferer from permanent hearing loss, I have a higher production of earwax in general due to wearing my hearing aids (read: placing a foreign object in my ears) all the time and go to have my ears professionally cleaned probably 2-3 times a year. I would not be surprised if more people would require cleaning in modern times due to the earbuds that we jam down our ears - if you think you might need a cleaning, look up an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor and they'll be able to take care of it (and yes, it's generally covered by health insurance).

[Idlemind @ Jun 11th 2009 2:59PM]

wicked is right... I'm a mobile DJ and I was saddened and depressed thinking i was going deaf.. when the doc pulled a gob of wax about the size of a marble from my ear. even on the q-tip box they say not to go inside...

[Idlemind @ Jun 11th 2009 3:00PM]

back to the headphones.... THEYZ UGLY and expensive

[John @ Jun 11th 2009 3:03PM]

Speaking of hearing aids, these look identical (save for the color) to my dad's hearing aids. Kind of creepy.

[Tristan King @ Jun 11th 2009 10:38AM]

Whats wrong with a linear output response??

Why color the frequency response??

[TRS @ Jun 11th 2009 10:42AM]

NICE. i'm an audiophile...250 bucks seems like it'll be worth a try one day :)

[Adam @ Jun 11th 2009 10:44AM]

Maybe I'm dense...I'm not understanding the upgrade here. You talk about Kleer which is a wireless audio technology, but then talk about having it baked into the CT6 customs...Does that mean that the Customs now have this built directly into the acrylic shell with the armatures?

[Adam @ Jun 11th 2009 10:49AM]

Yeah, see, the Customs are still $349 http://store.sleek-audio.com/custom-earphones/ct6-custom.html what is this $249 price?

[Bluecold @ Jun 11th 2009 10:44AM]

Gross.

[ash chapman @ Jun 11th 2009 12:01PM]

And ugly.

[BAWWW @ Jun 11th 2009 11:40AM]

at first glance, i thought that was a pair of elephants..
:/

[ACEY RIOT @ Jun 11th 2009 12:01PM]

i was just saying to myself last night i need a pair of those so i dont roll over on my zune while im listening to ayn rand audio books

[idiot @ Jun 11th 2009 12:10PM]

wait a second...i think the memory hole was just fired up.

[miko34 @ Jun 11th 2009 3:08PM]

Cool. A headset for Sleestak.

Wait ... are you sure those will fit them?

[stvaen @ Jun 11th 2009 3:35PM]

I have a Cochlear Implant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochlear_implant) and my "earphones" provide the sound direct to the hearing nerve. I am able to turn off all sounds on my proccessor except for the earphone input. Yeah i am deaf.. but dodge that direct to the sound nerve sound quality! :)

[wet.chimera @ Jun 11th 2009 6:31PM]

Those are some sweet earphones, not so sweet price though.
I like customs just like the next person (most ear buds don't fit too well for me) and look forward to the day when good earphones don't cost more then my portable music player.