Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Jasmine France

Reviewed on: 21 July 2009

Tags: Ultimate Ears, Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220, plastic, headphones, slider

We like:

Reasonably priced; good sound quality and excellent bass; protective carrying case is included; 220vi version includes an in-line 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 220 earphones are a good middle-of-the-road option, thanks to their thumping bass and solid overall sound quality. We do, however, have some durability concerns, and some users may find them uncomfortable

Full review:

Ultimate Ears has been a familiar name to musicians and other audio professionals for a decade, but the company's consumer line has gained quite a following as well. Earphones in the company's various lines range in affordability and scale, from those geared toward casual but discerning listeners to sets for audiophiles. At the bottom end, you have the MetroFi line, which has recently enjoyed a refresh in the form of the 220 and 170 noise-isolating earphones, the 220s being the more expensive model. Continue Reading...