• Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170vi: In-ear Earphones

    Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170vi: In-ear Earphones

    Prasad Naik, Oct 29, 2009 1144 hrs IST

    Recommended for iPhone/iPod owners

    Powerful bass response, good detail retrieval and impressive soundstage, built-in button and microphone works well with iPhone/iPods and some mobile phones

    Weak lower mid-range performance, slightly aggressive top-end, could not work with many mobile phones, overly stiff cable

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The Ultimate Ears brand is well-known for its range of high quality, audiophile grade earphones. The brand is now officially available in India through Logitech and they have brought some of their in-ear earphones to the Indian public. We got our hands on the MetroFi 170vi, which is similar to the MetroFi, except it has a built-in microphone and a button to manage calls.

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(9) Comments
Udai
,chandigarh , on Jan 13, 2012 12:31 AM
now they can bought for 2k , so are they worth it, and are they better than Sony mdr ex57 u have reviewed. Ps: plz give some suggestions under 2k, also what's the difference between ex57sl and lp model thank u.
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Nachiket
, TechTree, on Jan 18, 2012 03:55 PM
Brainwavz M1 is the best bang for the buck you can get. It sounds damn good as well. http://www.pristinenote.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=299
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Aakash
,Pune, on Oct 30, 2009 05:53 PM
How can you say that they do not measure up to scrutiny and then recommend them to readers.Also about the price point you can get better earphones for 1/4th the price.
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Prasad Naik
,Mumbai, on Oct 30, 2009 07:31 PM
When I said it does not measure up to scrutiny, I meant that audiophiles won't find the earphones that great. However most people aren't audiophiles and for them these would seem absolutely great and it is for such people that I am recommending these earphones to. Also audio quality does not move in proportion to the price and you'd often find spending a lot of money and getting only marginal improvement in audio quality. That is how it is in the world of audio equipment. If you are satisfied with the audio quality earphones of cheap earphones then that's your choice. But those who truly enjoy high quality audio wouldn't mind spending more even if it gives them only marginally better audio quality.
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Badri
,Chennai, on Oct 30, 2009 12:32 PM
Any idea how this compares with the creative EP 630 / 830?
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Prasad Naik
,Mumbai, on Oct 30, 2009 07:23 PM
It is much better than either of them.
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VILAV
,blr, on Oct 29, 2009 06:04 PM
do features such as the microphone and the track changing buttons on this work with the ipod touch 2nd and 3rd generation?
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Prasad Naik
,Mumbai, on Oct 30, 2009 10:21 AM
Yes, it works with all the models of iPod touch.
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sri
,chennai, on Oct 29, 2009 11:53 PM
go with sony inear phone or creative its best
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