CONCLUSION

   The USP1 is the current flagship in-ear model by thinksound so naturally we had very high expectations from it when it arrived in our lab roughly 3 weeks ago and i have to say that it passed all our tests with flying colors. You see unlike most in-ear models the USP1 deliver both very crisp and accurate highs and mids and plenty of bass. As a matter of fact the only other in-ear model that we have in our lab currently with higher/richer bass is the TS03+mic again by Thinksound. So in a way if rich bass is what you're after when looking to get a brand new in-ear set then the TS03+mic might actually be a better overall choice for you. On the other hand however the USP1 with its fine-tuned drivers offers superior/precise sound reproduction and thus is ideal for people (even professionals) looking for an audiophile grade in-ear model. Unfortunately as the name clearly states the USP1 don't feature an in-line microphone for making/answering calls so if you were hoping this was also a hands free model that's not the case (thinksound may always update the USP1 to USP1+mic in the near future depending of course on its success).

   Since the USP1 Monitor Series is the latest and most advanced in-ear model in the Thinksound product line it goes without saying that it's also their most expensive one. Still thinksound has always followed an aggressive pricing policy in order to compete with the "big" players in the market and so currently the USP1 costs USD179.99 directly from their very own online store a price tag which is almost half compared to what some manufacturers ask for their top of the line models. Now we're obviously not saying that the USP1 can compete with models that cost twice as much or more but at the end of the day they deliver a better price/performance ratio than anything we've heard and/or tested in their price category and that's why they get our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality (Metal Pewter Housings)
- Audio Reproduction (Bass And Crisp Mids/Highs)
- Kevlar Reinforced & Tangle resistant 4 Feet Long Cable
- 45 Degrees Angled Gold Plated 3.5mm Plug
- Carrying Pouch
- 4 Sets Of Silicon Ear Fittings

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- No Microphone (Monitor Series)