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Best Me Electronics earbud under $30 ?

post #1 of 13
2/12/12 at 1:23pm
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Hi, I read a lot of reviews and I have came to the conclusion that Me Electronics are the best earbuds for the money. Now, which ones to get... I listen to HipHop, Rap, Dance music in general, so I want something with decent bass but also crisp highs, So really an all around earbud. Which model should I get?

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post #2 of 13
2/12/12 at 1:40pm

You can't really go wrong with any of them (okay... maybe the M31 and R1). I've only tried M9's and M6's but you can check what joker has to say about them here (search the document for "MEElectronics"): http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-220-iems-compared-sony-mdr-ex300lp-mdr-ex600-added-02-07-12

 

I hear the M21's are the best by some, others say M6's (well within $30 anyway). Either of them are good choices.

 

Alternatively, there are a few other solid IEMs (er... not earbuds?) you can get for below $30. Soundmagic and Brainwavz (Beta) come to mind.

 
 
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post #3 of 13
2/12/12 at 1:48pm

Beta build quality makes me wary. I'd go for ME or soundmagic. The M6 is pretty nice and you get two for one right now on their website with free shipping.

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post #4 of 13
2/12/12 at 1:55pm


Same here. I've always considered buying them but end up getting something else because of that.

 

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Beta build quality makes me wary. I'd go for ME or soundmagic. The M6 is pretty nice and you get two for one right now on their website with free shipping.



 

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post #5 of 13
2/12/12 at 6:45pm

They have a two for one deal going on right now for their M-series, M16, M6 are great.  https://www.meelec.com/Articles.asp?ID=140

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post #6 of 13
2/12/12 at 7:07pm

Joker said the M6 was supposed to be better than the M9, i got a pair for my dad and though it was just out of the box impressions..........they seemed to be lacking. It was the first time i got new gear and wasn't really impressed (and i don't buy anything expensive) I'd spring for the Betas, have to check out Soundmagic.


Edited by Astrozombie - 2/12/12 at 7:08pm
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post #7 of 13
2/12/12 at 9:53pm

I think you can find the top-of-the-line CC51 for about $40, if you're willing to stretch your budget.

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post #8 of 13
2/12/12 at 9:57pm

It really depends - the M9's are more airy (broader soundstage) then the M6 and they do come in a more conventional form factor. That being said, the M6's have better sound and accessories - but they're really fit dependent.
 

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Joker said the M6 was supposed to be better than the M9, i got a pair for my dad and though it was just out of the box impressions..........they seemed to be lacking. It was the first time i got new gear and wasn't really impressed (and i don't buy anything expensive) I'd spring for the Betas, have to check out Soundmagic.



 

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post #9 of 13
2/13/12 at 5:24pm

+1 for the M6 being a great budget IEM. I use it myself at work for usually 6-7 hours a day. I personally recommend getting the Comply tips for them, as they provide a much better seal for me than any of the stock tips, but that's all down to personal preference. As Ravefire said though, the fit on them is definitely dependent. If you have smaller ears overall, not just the canals, you may find them uncomfortable as they could dig in. I have average size ears with large canals, and I have no issue using them with the large Complys.

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post #10 of 13
2/13/12 at 8:41pm

Another vote for M6, especially with the genres you listen to

 

I listen to mainly Hip-Hop/Dubstep/Glitch/DnB and I really dig my M6s.  Only 14 bucks, but they provide a much higher SQ than I expected for that price.  Amazing bass, doesnt get in the way of the mids and highs much at all.  Really enjoyable iem

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post #11 of 13
2/13/12 at 8:46pm

I have the M6 and I have to say they are not good for songs with vocals in it, they seem to be veiled or smth..

but for the genres you've listed they would work pretty great.

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post #12 of 13
2/13/12 at 9:04pm

You can get the M9 at Newegg right now for $10.

 

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post #13 of 13
2/13/12 at 9:19pm

M9P (with Mic) is $14 on Tigerdirect. If you live in CA like me, not paying tax is extremely helpful.

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