Polk ships UltraFit sports headphone line

In case you missed it, Polk Audio, which made a name for itself in the speaker world, announced a new line of UltraFit sports headphones back in June. Now all four new models have started shipping to retailers and should be available by the end of this month, if not sooner.

The line includes a mix of in-ear, on-ear, and in-ear-canal models that come in a variety of colors and range in price from $49.95 to $99.95. The three in-ear models look fairly similar but simply get swankier (and presumably sound better) as you step up in price.

Polk is touting the 'phones sturdy design, good sound quality, and touches like "tangle-free contrast-colored cables for instant left/right recognition" and an iPhone-friendly integrated three-button remote control and microphone (should work with Android models, too). No models, however, offer wireless Bluetooth connectivity.

Here's the basic rundown on all the new models courtesy of Polk:

• UltraFit 500, in-ear headphone ($49.95): Securefit support; two ultraflexible tangle-free, planar audio cables; Strainguard; moisture shield; 3.5mm connector. Available in black/red, black/gold, white/orange and white/gray. Zippered, vented protective case; 41-inch cable; 14-inch cable; three pair StayFit silicone tips.

• UltraFit 1000, in-ear headphone ($69.95): in-line three-button remote control and microphone; Securefit support; two ultraflexible, tangle-free planar audio cables; Strainguard; moisture shield; 3.5mm connector. Available in black/red and white/gray. Zippered, vented protective case; 41-inch cable; 14-inch cable; three pair StayFit silicone tips.

• UltraFit 2000, on-Ear headphone ($69.95): built-in three-button remote control and microphone; Securefit support; ultraflexible, tangle-free planar audio cable; Strainguard; moisture shield; airframe design; reflective wraparound headband; 3.5mm connector. Available in black/red and white/orange. Zippered protective case; one pair silicone ear pads; two pair foam ear pads; one pair cold-weather shearling ear pads.

• UltraFit 3000, in-ear-canal headphone ($99.95): Ultrahigh performance digital sound: in-line three-button remote control and microphone; Securefit support; two ultraflexible, tangle-free planar audio cables; Strainguard; moisture shield; 3.5mm connector. Available in black/red, white/gray and white/orange. Zippered, vented protective case; 41-inch cable with in-line Apple control, 14-inch cable, three pair StayFit silicone tips; two pair StayFit 3-flange silicone tips, three pair memory foam tips.

We should have review samples shortly, so we'll let you know how good they really sound and how well they fit.