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    Ultimate EArs Metro-Fi.2?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bm2, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. bm2

    bm2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anybody have experience/feedback with these pairs of headphones?

    If you have other recommendations ($60ish price range), that would be awesome too.

    Thanks!
     
    bm2, Aug 26, 2008
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    hgjcvblk Notebook Geek

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    Haven't used those Ultimate Ears earbuds but I do recommend the Shure E2c earbuds. The sound quality is balanced and very clear for the price. You won't find overpowering bass here, so look elsewhere if you're into that. Sound isolation is done by different sized rubber or foam pieces that are stuck into your ear (this takes a little getting used to, but comfortable overall if you find the right fit). The sound isolation is good enough to cut down a lot of the noise when I commute by train. The build quality is also very good. The wires are thick and can take all the punishment I give to it. Most other earbuds tend to have very thin wires that can rip or otherwise be damaged easily.

    They're around $60 USD at some Amazon reseller:
    http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-n-S...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1219771289&sr=8-2

    Hope that helps
     
    hgjcvblk, Aug 26, 2008
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    pff1029 Notebook Guru

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    After seeing the Metro.Fi 2's beat out my $80 Sennheiser CX500's in a recent test, I'd say the MF's are the best value you'll get for the $50-60 price point.
     
    pff1029, Aug 27, 2008
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