Product Description

More than just a pretty package¿MetroFi 220 earphones give you clarity, smooth range and a clean thump in a sleek design. The 220s keep you in touch with the world around you while letting you hear your music clearly. The comfortable, compact design sits securely in your ears while you go about your day. Hear your music as it was meant to be heard, with clarity, smooth range and a clean thump. 75% of the top touring musicians use Ultimate Ears Custom Earphones, now you can experience the same quality of sound in an earphone created with you in mind. For people who take their music everywhere they go, the MetroFi products are designed to fit into a busy life. Ultimate Ears by Logitech. How music is meant to be heard.

Product Details

• Brand: Ultimate Ears
• Model: IP-P2SSB0022-02
• Dimensions: 1.30" h x 8.27" w x 13.97" l, 3.20 pounds

Features

• Our sound signature gives you a fuller mix with more detail in the higher ranges so you can hear deep bass and clear treble.
• Pick your fit: Three different-sized ear cushions lets you choose the size that¿s right for your ears.
• With just 16 dBs of noise isolation, you can hear your music clearly while not being cut off from the world around you.
• The low profile earphones sit flush and securely in your ears.
• Right = Red makes it easy to see which ear is which at a glance.

From the Manufacturer

The Choice of 75% of the World's Top Touring Musicians*

The world's top performing artists choose Ultimate Ears custom in-ear monitors for one reason—they are made to deliver the best fit and sound reproduction available. Ultimate Ears represents the culmination of years of experience designing, testing and refining professional in-ear monitors. Ultimate Ears brings this experience to every pair of earphones that they make. The unique sound signature of Ultimate Ears earphones has been tuned to be sonically accurate, yet musically impressive. The earphone designs and ear cushions create a soft, snug seal for long wearing comfort and noise isolation. And Ultimate Ears' sleek, refined designs complement your personal style—instead of overwhelming it.

Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 – Look good, sound even better. More than just a pretty package—Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 earphones give you clarity, smooth range and a clean thump in a sleek design. They keep you in touch with the world around you while letting you hear your music clearly. The comfortable, compact design sits securely in your ears while you go about your day.

Personal Style Finish: Liquid silver earphone color with black cord provides an extra hit of style. Comfortable Fit Light Weight: Secure fit and lightweight (12.4 grams) means you can wear them for extended periods without experiencing fatigue. They're perfect for walking, jogging or workouts at the gym. Soft Silicone Ear Cushions: Includes small, medium and large silicone ear cushions to comfortably fit all ear sizes. Secure Fit: Earphones sit flush and securely in your ears. Durable and designed to stay in place so they'll keep up with you on the go. Authentic Sound Single Titanium Coated Diaphragm Speaker Design: High quality titanium coated single diaphragm speakers are tuned to deliver authentic sound quality with a fuller mix and improved clarity in the higher ranges. Noise Isolation: Earphones fit comfortably inside your ear to create a secure seal to block outside noise by up to 16 dB. Frequency Range: Frequency range of 20Hz – 20kHz accurately and authentically reproduces your favorite music.

Convenient Features Tangle-resistant Cord: Durable cord is strong and does not tangle as easily as thinner ear bud cords. Cord length of 46” is specifically designed to prevent earphone fallout. Pocket-ready Hard Case: Black flip-top pocket-ready hard case safely stores your earphones and slips easily into a pocket or bag.

Compatibility Audio Players* iPod and other MP3 players iPhone and Blackberry (audio only) Home audio Gaming consoles Video/portable DVD players Computers/laptops *with 3.5mm jacks

What's in the Box Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 earphones Pocket-ready hard case Soft, silicone ear cushions (S, M, L) Instruction manual 1-year limited hardware warranty

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Compatibility

		TripleFi 10	Triple Armature Speaker Full 3D Sound Stage, Closest Experience to Our Custom In-Ear Monitors	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions Shapeable Cord for a Secure Custom Fit	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		Ultimate Ears 700	Dual Armature Speaker Optimized Frequency Response for More Precise Audio Reproduction & Punchy Bass	26 dB	Comply Foam & Tapered Silicone Ear Cushions Micro Design for Long Wearing Comfort	Audio: iPod, iPhone & MP3
		SuperFi 5	Single Top Fire Armature Speaker Extended High Frequency Response	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		SuperFi 4	Single Armature Speaker Crisp Full Sound & Improved Noise Isolation	26 dB	Comply Foam & Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone & MP3
		MetroFi 220	Single Titanium Coated Diaphragm Speaker Authentic Sound with Improved Clarity	16 dB	Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones
		MetroFi 170	Single Diaphragm Speaker Tuned for Authentic Sound Quality	16 dB	Silicone Ear Cushions	Audio: iPod, iPhone, & MP3 Voice & Audio: (vi Version): iPhone, Blackberry and other Smart Phones

*Pollstar Top 100 Touring Artists.

Customer Reviews

You can't go wrong with Ultimate Ears earphones
Do you like your music from your iPod to sound sharp and clear with plenty of distinction between the treble, bass and midtones? I think these earphones do an excellent job. The bass comes through nice and strong and the treble has good clarity. I've tried a lot of different earbuds over the years, Sennheiser, JBuds, Sony and Cresyn. I would rate these above those for the richness of their sound and the feeling that they give you of being right there in the studio with the singer or in a symphony hall for classical music.

Music is important to me. I love all different kinds from hip hop to classical and I want it to sound good. The invention of mp3 players with the ability to take your music everywhere was huge for me. My iPod sounded pretty good to me even with the earphones that came with it - until I tried a better set. Since then I've always been looking for something better, something that makes the sound more realistic. I like to be able to close my eyes and feel like I'm there, where the music is being played. So I've gone through a few sets of earphones over the past few years.

The first thing that I found was important is to have noise isolating earphones. Otherwise I hear too many other sounds from the outside and they interfere more with my listening than I would have imagined. I could definitely hear the difference when going between noise isolating and non-noise isolating. The other thing that's really important is to have earbuds that are comfortable. In the past, some have made my ears feel itchy after wearing them all evening or afternoon, especially if I'm walking or moving around a lot. I would say that these silicone ear tips are the most comfortable and the best for noise isolating that I've used. I often forget that I'm wearing them. The earphones come with a hard little carrying case which is handy. The wires are delicate so you have to be careful when closing it, but it's a nice size and easy to carry along when not using them.

The only earphones that I've found that are superior to these are also made by Ultimate Ears, the Ultimate Ears 700 Noise Isolating Earphones but these are almost double the price and close to professional quality earphones. For most of my listening these MetroFi 220's are an excellent choice. For me, Ultimate Ears is the "go to" brand for quality earphones.

Quality Sound - Noise Isolating - Odd Fit
These are quality and attractive earbuds. They have extremely clear sound. The passive noise isolation does work; with these on I either cannot hear other people talking or at most they are extremely muffled. In such a small device, there are many little touches which indicate the amount of thought which went into every detail: The cord is neither too long nor too short and have a thoughtful adjustment slider to keep the Y of the wires from getting tangled. The heft of the individual wires are such that they are neither stiff nor floppy. The mini-jack connector has very little added material around it making it likely it will be useable with any device, probably including the original iPhone with its notoriously small jack. I say probably having not tried this.

The sound is full and rich. I would say it is superior to standard issue iPod earbuds in the bass end. As I type this, I'm listening to a percussion section on Paul Simon's Graceland album, and I can feel the low frequency pounding of drums expanding in my ears: an interesting and immersive sensation.

I would not get these earbuds for use with an iPhone or second generation iPod touch, as those devices demand a microphone, the same company makes a sister product (MetroFi 220vi) which does have a microphone and a clicker.

My major problem is with fit. I am using the medium sized of the included pads and they are rubbing the inside of my ear in an annoying way causing irritation over long sessions, and I can hear the pads move inside my ears when I am walking. For someone who happens to get a better match to one of the pads this might be a non-issue.

In summary, a solid product which people with fortunately sized ear canals might find great.

Great Lows, Pretty good highs, better than Apple In-Ear phones
I've had these guys for about a month now and I am using them as my primary headphones. I'd like to think I'm an audiophile, but I definitely don't understand sound like some of the others here on Amazon writing reviews. I do know however, what great sound quality sounds like. I also own a pair of Shure SE430s ($400) as my use-at-home phones, as well as the older E4Cs ($300) which were stolen. I can't say that these are on the same level as the Shures, but I can say that they are about 70% of the quality at about 15% of the price; GREAT value. I also own the Apple In-Ear headphones (the new ones), and can honestly say that these blow the Apple phones out of the water.

These earphones' bass is exceptional. Lows come out of these things smoothly and cleanly. There is never any distortion of the bass. I love listening to songs like "Boom Boom Pow", "Get Buck In Here", any Kanye song, and even a song like "Sway" sounds exceptional with the warm bass that come out of these things. I would even go out on the limb to say that the bass on the Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220s sounds better and cleaner than my Shures ever did.

Mids are also really great. Vocals come out clean and crisp. John Mayer and Tom Petty songs sound wonderful.

I think the only place that the 220's could use a little work is on the highs. While the highs don't sound bad, they're not as clean and smooth as the lows and mids. The highs sometime sound bright and sometimes just *ever so slightly* distorted. You really can't hear the distortion unless you are *really* looking for it.

I use these earphones a lot at work. Another thing I really like about them is that they don't completely isolate the ambient noise. This is great because I can hear my co-workers when they are talking to me. Also, when they are in my ears, people around me can't hear me even when my iPhone/iPod are turned up all the way.

Overall, for me to compare these to my Shures really says something. These phones are a great value and I really enjoy them as my "commuter headphones". If these had a microphone, I think they would be in my ears from morning to evening!!! I highly recommend them for anyone looking for headphones in this price range.