Typical price: £25
What is it: Affordable noise-isolating earphones
What we think: Good sound quality makes them a worthwhile upgrade for users of stock earbuds
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 June 2009
Tags: Ultimate Ears, Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170, slider, family, earbuds
We like:
Reasonably priced; good sound quality; included protective carrying case; 170vi version includes an inline mic and call-answer button for use with music phones
We don't like:
Won't be comfortable for all users; earpieces have a slightly cheap, plastic feel; cable is thin and tangle-prone
CNET UK judgement:
The Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170 earphones are a solid step up from stock earbuds, offering improved sound quality and helpful features for not much money. Be wary of fit and durability issues, though
Full review:
Ultimate Ears has been a familiar name to musicians and other audio professionals for a decade, but the company has gained quite a following with consumers too. The company has various ranges of earphones, and at the bottom end sits the MetroFi line, which has recently enjoyed a refresh in the form of the 220 and 170 earphones. Continue Reading...
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