MEE audio M7 PRO Universal-Fit Hybrid Dual-Driver Musician's in-Ear Monitors with Detachable Cables (Clear)

I lost my Klipsch s4ii's....I was despondent. I had no good headphones as a result. Through a search of the internet, I was led to Head-Fi, and my "reentry" into the personal-portable music world began. Through much reading and research, I was led to the MEElectronic (now MEE Audio) m6 Pro's. I eagerly ordered them and anxiously awaited their arrival. In the mean time, I kept reading/researching, delving deeper into the Head-Fi world, but those findings will be for another review, or reviews...I have no affiliation with MEE Audio, nor any of their affiliates, even though I would love to! My listening style varies from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Lyle Lovett, to Dave Matthews, to Bob Marley and everything in between. Too much loud rock and roll as a kid with $ and a car stereo of envy, I now have hearing loss, mostly in the upper end. Anything sibilant can and does bother me. That said, I am also a Wildlife Biologist/Earth Science teacher who studied songbirds in a different life...This allows me the ability to pick out a sound which should not be in that environment or is new to that environment...such as hearing a songbird on our surveys which had not been heard yet on our routes. I prided myself in that ability to pick out the sounds of what was not there upon our initial arrival. I like to think that this will help with my reviews, but I cannot guarantee it. I am post 50, but love good music and good sound quality.Packaging/Opening:Upon arrival, I eagerly opened the package. All arrived safe and sound. Since I had no inclination at the time to review, I did not take package opening pictures. what was revealed in said package was a top quality box, mixed with white and dark gray colors, highlighted by gold and black lettering. Quite impressive for the price point. Going over the specifications, I noticed the low impedance, which means that my then only source (iPhone 6+) should drive them quite nicely.A teasing view of the IEM's themselves was had on one side through a "storefront-type" open plastic window. A very nice touch, and something I had not seen on other items. A list of accessories included was highlighted below the window. Quite an impressive list! Care was taken to open the box, knowing full well from other electronic resales, that the packaging can be worth saving for a number of reasons, I opened with the near-delight of a kid at Christmas (snarky, I know but that is how I truly felt). Directions for opening the package were idiot-proof (even though I failed...:confused_face_2:), with good instructions on how to step by step proceed. Pulling the inner sleeve out revealed a stark contrast to the outer box. Plain smaller packages lined the inner box, except for the foam protecting the IEM's. This to me is no big deal, and can't fault them for that.I immediately took the buds out and inspected them....Design/Build Quality:My initial response at holding the buds was actually a "WOW", these are plastic but well built. Fit and finish are quite good for any price point let alone the crowded <$50 market. Nothing cheap about them. A positive with the smoked gray is that you can teasingly see the inner workings of the unit. I like that. I did not like the clear version, so I ordered the smoke color. I do not regret it. Clear markings meant even I could not screw this up when inserting the cable. This was my first foray into the removable cable world, and I approached it with some trepidation. No problem, after carefully examining the markings on the bud and cable. Both are clearly marked (even if upside down to me), and with minimal effort I successfully attached both L & R cables. I initially hooked up the inline mic cable to test it out, as I like that option. Both included cables are quite nice, albeit on the thinner side (see below for CONS). The right-angle headphone jack was a definite plus to me for two reasons: 1. I like the shallow nature of that type of jack so it does not "snag" on pockets, etc...and, 2. The jackactually fit through my iPhone's XDoria Defense case. The bruited aluminum of this case is fantastic, but the thick nature of that case can lead to problems with headphone jacks. No problem here. MEElectronics was clearly thinking that people value their smartphones by placing them into quality cases, or thick cases. I am happy to report that I have not had a problem at all with the fit and consequent connection of the jack. No problem, none. I was very happy so far...Features:The included cables are very nice, indeed. While I think the inline mic cable looks better, and seems of a better quality, I cannot say the same for the function of the mic. It is glitchy to the point, where it only functions as a volume up/down feature. To be honest, I never took a phone call on that cable, so I cannot attest to the quality of the phone conversations, but if I press the vol up toggle, I expect it to react. YMMV. As a result, I installed the mic-less cable, and have not looked back. I am very happy with that cable except for the tangling of it when I remove the cable and buds from the included quality case. More on that later with the CONS section.The included sets of tips is VERY impressive regardless of price. It is obvious that MEE thought and thinks of their potential customers, and tries to cover most bases with the included various sizes and styles. And thankfully, not to the detriment of sound quality. I like to think that MEE even reinvigorated a trend in price-conscious IEM's that it is a standard to include such variety. I really appreciate this aspect of the ownership equation. Seven pairs of ear tips (6 silicone and 1 foam), along with 2 (TWO) shirt clips shows this thinking.Use/Fit:I placed the two categories together, because in my mind if it doesn't fit, it won't be used...My main use for the m6 Pro's will be to kick around and just listen. I will use these when I mow, too because the isolation is quite good, when you have the proper seal. I only use Comply/foam tips as of right now, because that is what works for me. I tried the silicone tips, but to me they make the sound too harsh (going back to my hearing loss). I have good luck with the Complys (I am not associated in any way with Comply nor their affiliates, I just like them). The m6's are touted as a good workout bud, as well as an onstage monitor (even says so on the package), to which I can say that many of the reviews I read verify these two uses. I would not disagree because once fit, they absolutely stay in place.As for fit, once the correct-to-you tips are in place, the next "hurdle" is the memory cable. I had read how this was a huge positive to the phones, and i cannot disagree. Once I fiddled with the cable enough to get a good fit, without becoming a tourniquet on my ears, I can say that the m6's are quite good. Not fantastic as others that simply drape over the ear would be, but it is a definite positive to have a cable which when carefully taken on/off keep their shape. This does nothing but help placing the buds back on the next time with minimal effort. I took great care in finding the correct bend, and taking the time to bend the cable so they do not pinch, or "bite" my ear. I had never had the type of memory cable before, and I determined that in order to fit properly I should do this. I wear glasses, and have no trouble removing either the IEM's or the glasses as a result. Yes, I am careful, but due to the construction, I would argue that with careful effort, you can pretty much beat these and they will take it.Sonics:Now the good stuff...I am no Sound Engineer, nor Sound Technician...I do not have the equipment for verifying what I hear. I have my ears and and that is it. Again, the music I used to fully audition these ranged from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Ziggy Marley and Coldplay. I even threw in some Ella Fitzgerald for the female voices, plus she is just damn good. I used mostly TuneShells as my music app. I like this one the best on my phone for various reasons.My initial response was one of "what the heck did I spend so much on my Klipsch's for??!!" I had found my lost pair and used them for comparison, as I did not have my ordered Dunu Titan1's yet. I will only compare to the Klipsch, due to the difference in prices. Initial sound was very bright, with extremely bright highs. I found myself turning down my source (again, only iPhone 6+ at the time) regularly, but knew that this was due to the newness of the phones. Everything I read stated that the highs could be quite sibilant (and they were), but with proper burn in tamed somewhat. My choice of Comply's also helped. the initial sound was overall a much better sound than my Klipsch. Not muddied like my s4's, bright energetic, and FULL. These really got me thinking, how could a company price these so cheap, with this kind of quality? The bass was fairly good, not thumping, but good. Mids were much clearer than the Klipsch, and very present, but not overly so.I let the phones burn in for two nights straight, adding approximately 24 additional hours to them. I did my best to refrain from judging them as a result.After a total of about 36-40 hours of burn in, I noticed that the highs had tamed themselves, but not completely. Gone (mostly, recording-dependent) was the sibilance which other mentioned. Bass had settled in nicely, not deep, but with proper EQ certainly acceptable. Mids moved more forward than my initial listening, and the highs were settling in. Not knowing what a good soundstage would be, I was very happy to find, and verify that this pair was quite wide (not as wide as some phones I now own, but for $50 very impressive).Separation of instruments is very good. Sometimes it is as if I am actually on stage with the musicians, while other times I am sitting in the back of the bar, taking in all of the instruments. I like this aspect of the m6's. Wide when needed, but very intimate when needed. I now own a pair of MEE Audio Pinnacle P1's, and am starting to think this is a testiment to their design. Hearing the individual finger strokes on a guitar is quite nice. Hearing the singer take a breath and vary their sound is very good. I know that these are well below custom IEM's, but from where I was coming form, these are just darn good. I am very happy with this purchase.Isolation with the proper tips is very good, and not once with the Comply's did my family tell me to turn them down! I will say that outside sound can bleed in, but I count that as part of the design of the buds...not to be completely sealed off from the world.Summary/Pros/Cons:In conclusion, I am a very happy MEE customer. The build is top quality, regardless of price. The included accessories are impressive, and the sound once settled in, belies its price point. MEE has hit the proverbial home run with this pair, and they can stand even with other more well known brands in this price and above. I won't go all gushy and claim them to be $250-300 price killers, but they are certainly an excellent option for someone on a budget and can only afford one pair.Cons: I can only think of three cons non of which would prevent me from owning them (YMMV): 1. The memory cables can be a pain to fit properly, and can still pinch if not done correctly. 2. The non-mic cable can and does tangle upon removal from the excellent case. I am very careful with my gear, but someone in a hurry could cause damage. 3. The remaining highs at higher volumes can get tiresome after awhile. These are still quite bright, and with my sensitive hearing, I have to turn down songs which with other phone I can easily keep at higher volumes. Just beware of the bright highs.Overall: I would highly recommend this pair to budget-conscious people or people who just need another pair for an active sport, or as a commuter pair while the expensive pair sits at home. I really like these phones. Thank you for reading this review. All the best.

MEElectronics has made a fantastic product, backed by a great warranty, with easily replaceable parts due to modular construction, and fantastic customer service to right any wrongs and answer questions. Truth told, though I would probably give the product itself a 4 or a 4.5, but its the customer service provided by the company that bumps these headphones up to a 5 star rating.Bottom Line- Buy them. For $50 you're getting a great sounding set of headphones that will last you a long time, with parts that are easy to replace so that they last you an even longer time (and keep some electronics out of the landfill), plus it is obvious that MEElectronics stands behind their product with great customer service and a fantastic lifetime replacement program.- Be aware that they take a little getting used to, and finding a proper fit is important to enjoying these headphones.- The volume control is a slider, not buttons. Just something to be aware of if you have a preference.-I find that the plain stereo cable, without the mic and volume control, produces significantly better bass response in terms of presence and clarity (Update 3/26/15). YMMVPros-Modular construction allows only the broken part to be replaced. This is absolutely fantastic. I have ruined many a great pair of headphones in which the driver was still functioning just fine by wearing out the stress points on the cord. Not only is the cord provided very resilient (you can see the internal braiding behind the plastic coating designed to protect the wires), but should you happen to break it you can replace just the cord for either 9.99 or 11.99 depending on if you want the micd or regular cable. Not only that, but the original package comes with both cords, so you have a backup from the get-go.-Very accurate frequency response and great definition. I have definitely heard a lot of things through these headphones that I can't usually hear over speakers or through other headphones. Not all of the things I hear are great, but that reflects upon the production quality and bitrate of the audio files, not the headphones.-Comes with 7 different tip options that SHOULD provide a great fit for your ear. For me, it got close, but I didn't find a perfect fit out of the box. That leads me to my next point...-Fantastic customer service. I contacted MEElectronics after finding that none of the provided tips quite fit my ear canal and stayed there. James from their customer service department very quickly responded and asked me some questions to find out which tips I had tried, and which were the closest to a good fit. From this information he sent me another set of tips to try (sent them first-class, WOW!) that he thought would better fit my ears. One of these fit perfectly, I was very happy. James also told me that the company is discussing producing a cord that has volume buttons rather than a slider, which I would personally prefer, but nothing concrete.-Lifetime replacement warranty. Check their replacement policy on their website, its pretty sweet. They will give you 50% off a new set as long as you just tell them what happened. Whether you run them over with your car, decide to go swimming with them, or lose them on the bus, you get 50% off a new set.Cons- The volume control on the micd cord is a slider NOT volume buttons. I wasn't quite sure which it was when i purchased so I want to make this fully clear. The reason this is a con is that the volume slider is ultra sensitive. The difference between WAY TOO LOUD and too quite to hear is not enough to make finding the perfect volume very easy. Also, operating a volume slider with gloves on or through a jacket is much more difficult than volume buttons. With that said, I understand that the slider works for non-smart devices whereas the buttons require a smartphone or laptop, so YMMV.- The bass response, even once I finally arrived at a perfect fitting tip, is a little underwhelming. I am by no means a bass head, but I definitely felt like these are lacking a little bit of depth.- Out of the box, these also have a bit of a harsh response in higher frequencies, like cymbal hits. I did find this to be mellowed out after a couple of weeks of use (I don't really buy in to the whole burn-in ideology, so I imagine I finally got a good fit and started to get used to how these headphones sound).Neither Good nor Bad- The hard case that comes with these is way too big to comfortably fit in a pocket or bag, but it does nicely contain all of the accessories provided. This would be good to throw into a bag or backpack, but not really useful to protect your headphones if you want to put them in your pants pocket.- Only one size of comply foam eartips. I think its great that they include these at all, but the ones included were a bit too small for my ear, resulting in poor isolation and poor bass response.Recommendations-Try all of the tips, try to get them to fit as best you can, even the ones that initially feel like they couldn't possibly work. The tip that finally came the closes to fitting my ear was the larger of the two tri-flange tips that initially felt like the most uncomfortable thing I could possible jam into my ear. It took a little getting used to, but now it fits tightly, feels fine, and sounds great.- Getting a proper fit is absolutely essential for good sound out of these headphones. The bass dies immediately if you don't have a tight seal. If none of the tips are fitting you well, contact customer service. They are extraordinarily helpful and will very likely send you some more options to try and get the right size for you.- Properly positioning the earphones on your ear also significantly impacts comfort level and audio quality. The first few days of wearing these i had the cord angled too high and it was putting pressure on several different parts of my ear and making for a poor seal within my ear canal. Upon changing the angle, they became much more comfortable and sounded a lot better.- These are the best quality and least expensive headphones that provide the following features: durable components, modularly replaceable and interchangeable components, included in line mic and volume control, lifetime replacement warranty that gives 50% off a replacement no matter what happens, tons of accessories in the box. The most comparable set of headphones are these:http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE215-K-Isolating-Earphones-MicroDriver/dp/B004PNZFZ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426809453&sr=8-1&keywords=shureThey cost $99, don't come with a cord with an in-line mic and volume control (that will cost you an extra $50), don't come with a 6.3mm adapter, and no lifetime replacement warranty. All of their replacement parts and accessories are also more expensive. I haven't listened to the shure headphones, so I cant comment on sound quality.I have had these for about 3 weeks. I will update if anything changes. MEElectronics does not pay me or give me any products for review. I don't find myself qualified to talk much about the audio-quality other than on a very basic level, so I didn't.Update (3/26/15): I finally got the chance to sit down and switch back and forth between the regular stereo cable and the cable that includes the microphone and volume control. I noticed a significant difference in bass response between the two cables. the plain stereo cable sounds significantly better in terms of bass response than the cable with volume control does. I switched back and forth between the two cables, listening to the first minute of the song Dissolved Girl by Massive Attack on each 3 times, and each time the bass response was much more present, clear, and well defined on the plain cable than the volume control cable. My GUESS here is that the potentiometer used for the slide volume control is somehow reducing audio quality, if anyone else has any idea why this is happening, feel free to comment in response.This is kind of a double edged sword for me. Im disappointed that I have to sacrifice the functionality of the in-line remote and volume control for better sound quality, but at the same time I'm quite happy to be getting the bass response I felt was lacking when listening on the mic'd cable.Perhaps MEElectronics will address this issue and release a better quality mic'd cable, hopefully with volume buttons.

Great sound for a great price! For $200 you can't go wrong. Full sound with deep bass, and its accurate! I'm very pleased with the purchase! They fit well in my ears so I didn't need to get a different set of ear tips like other reviewers. It came with an assortment and there was a size that fit me well.Trying them out on stage this week, so I'm pretty excited about that!As a bonus it comes with two sets of cables.Definitely recommend these IEM for noobs and pros.

I purchased these on a recommendation to be used on stage. I must admit I am disappointed with the result. I have a very cheap pair of bottom of the range Shure in ears which out-perform these units. The output is lower and they distort when you turn them up. They do, however still will into the ear. While they may be ok for use with a phone or iPod, I don’t recommend them for use on stage.

noise isolation could be better

Fantastic, extremely comfortable. I can sleep with these earbuds in. The have a very good fit design and won't fall out. They have incredible highs and bass, great noise isolation with the comply tips they come with. Overall I can recommend these to anyone looking for good earbuds well worth the little extra cash. Only negative is that the carry case they come with is massive to accommodate all the extra's the earbuds come with.

Arrived on time in order.Just didn’t really like the sound