Posts Tagged ‘ultimate ears’

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Audiophiles who spend lavish amounts of money on their equipment are generally deemed “nuts,” but at least we are chasing after sonic performance and aural nirvana. Most audiophile gear look downright industrial and sometimes unattractive. On the other hand, these garish £3,500 diamond and solid gold earbuds make audiophiles cringe because we know that they will sound awful. I admit that I have spent over $2,000 on a single pair of headphones before, but they were mesmerizing performers, unlike these. More »


I’m typing this interview right now while listening to music on the Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220vi earphones by Logitech. Retailing for $89.99, I must say that this is my first set of high-end earphones. Overall I am very satisfied with this product. Here’s the breakdown: More »


My final mini-roundup review takes a cursory look at some of the best IEMs for $200 and above. Part 1 features items under $100, while Part 2 outlines a few between $100-$200. None of these articles is meant to be exhaustive, as I have left out some notable brands. Also, I have excluded plenty of good portable headphones from companies like Audio-Technica because they are not IEMs and do not isolate from outside noise. For listeners on the go, I highly recommend an IEM over conventional headphones that do not provide passive isolation. You may have noticed that BOSE has been left off my lists. Suffice it to say that I am in agreement with 98% of the audiophile world that BOSE is not hi-fi and is generally very overpriced. More »


Part two of my round-up review features what I deem to be among the best IEMs at under $200. Before the list starts, I have to caution consumers about the potential dangers of IEMs. Be extremely careful when crossing the street while wearing these, and never under any circumstance should you use an IEM on a bike, driving a car, near dangerous machinery, or on a hazardous work-site like a construction area. More »


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