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Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
Introduced at CES 2009, the MetroFi 170 is an inexpensive earphone by Ultimate Ears. Featuring a single armature driver, up to 16dB of noise isolation, and three sizes of silicon tips, the 170 will be available in February for $50. A vi model with inline microphone will sell for $10 more. An upgraded version with a titanium coated driver, the MetroFi 220, was released at the same time for $80.
MSRP $50.00
Release date February, 2009
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Competitors
MSRP $149.00
Released May, 2006
The Etymotic ER6i is a mid-priced isolating canalphone. Featuring the same balanced driver technology used in their more expensive ER4 design, the ER6 also shares the same unbeatable isolation as the rest of the Etymotic line. At $149, these are a great option for high fidelity travel and on-the-go listening, with unsurpassed background noise...
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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Etymotic Research ER6i
MSRP $39.99
Released --
Pros
- affordable price
- good amount of isolation - improves sound quality and allows users to listen at lower volume levels
- can sometimes be found at amazing prices ($12-20)
Cons
- beware that EP-630 with amazing prices are duds, cheap rip-offs!
- Cable noise when worn.
- Uncomfortable after continuous extended period of usage.
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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Creative Labs EP-630
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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sennheiser cx300
MSRP $29.95
Released January, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- cloth covered cables - tangle free
- great sound quality for the price
Cons
- jack breaks easily
- cloth cables lead to poor microphonics (cable noise)
- bass roll-off at 40Hz
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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Altec Lansing BackBeat 106
MSRP $60.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- dynamic driver adds a balanced sound with good bass
- silicone, rather than rubber earplugs
Cons
- no isolation
- dynamic driver adds weird bulk
- to get satisfactory bass, the earphones need to be jammed firmly in your ears
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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Sony MDR-EX300SL
MSRP $79.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 2-year limited warranty
- affordable for the majority of consumers
- canalphone design eliminates outside noise without need for batteries or manipulation of the sound output
- include carrying case and cleaning tool
Cons
- uses very glossy and reflective materials - much like other Klipsch models
- not all that upgraded from the cheaper Klipsch Image S2
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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Klipsch Image S4
MSRP $65.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- symmetrical cable
- affordable
- 2 year warranty
Cons
- obtrusive noises in headphones when cable is touched
- bass light
- 3 choices of rubber tips but still uncomfortable
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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Sennheiser CX 200 Street II
MSRP $139.00
Released --
The Etymotic ER6 is a mid-priced isolating canalphone. Featuring the same balanced driver technology used in their more expensive ER4 design, the ER6 also shares the same unbeatable isolation as the rest of the Etymotic line. At $139, these are a great option for high fidelity travel and on-the-go listening, with unsurpassed background noise...
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
vs.
Etymotic Research ER6
MSRP $119.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- available in 4 colours
- utilizes a dynamic driver for added bass/punch
- affordable price
Cons
- not as neutral as the SE110 or SE210
- requires extension for normal use
- larger headphone body than most
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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Shure SE115
MSRP $79.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- blocks external noise - allowing listeners to enjoy at lower volume levels
- dual drivers for better reproduction of the full audible spectrum
- three sizes of tips for better comfort and isolation
Cons
- can't share them with your friends
- look the same as the regular iBuds
- isolation is potentially dangerous
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
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Apple In-Ear Headphones
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January 9, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- includes some noise isolation
- 3 sizes of silicon tips for best fit
Cons
- noise isolation is potentially dangerous
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