M6 Pro review
UPDATE: Unboxing pics below review!
The original m6 holds a special place in my heart. It was my first iem purchased after joining Head-fi. It was also my first pair of quality in ear headphones and a stepping stone that led to many more. At the time the m6 was all the rage on Head-fi and is still considered a classic by some. I personally think for the current going price of around $15 it’s still a great deal considering the excellent build quality and fun sound signature. Not to mention down right epic bass!
Fast forward a few years and we have the M6 Pro. Based off the same housing and overall sound signature, MEElectronics attempts to refine the classic m6. At the going rate of around $50, MEE has entered some very crowded and demanding territory. Does the pro have the chops to compete with the current giant killers in the <$100 category? I was very interested to find out.
While marketed as an onstage monitor, the m6 pro maintains the overall v-shaped sound signature of the original m6 rather than a flat signature. Compared to the original I noticed the bass was heavily dialed back, but still sounds punchy and deep. The treble is much more pronounced in the pro. I’m not sure if it’s a result of the new driver, or because the bass is not as overwhelming. I also noticed much improved instrument separation and livelier details compared to the original.
This particular tuning is very engaging. It especially works well with fast detailed music and punchy bass. At first I found the treble to be slightly fatiguing. However, after switching the tips to sony hybrids this dissipated. I’m not sure if this is due to a better seal therefore boosting bass or the narrower opening on the hybrids. I’ve always considered the original m6 to be bass-head friendly. While still very satisfying on the pro, I do not believe the bass is emphasized enough to turn sensitive listeners away. MEE describes the pro perfectly when it labels it as a “refined” m6. As with the original, amping the pro doesn’t seem to be very benefical.
Since the housings are mostly the same as the original, most people should not notice a difference between the 2 as far as “fit” is concerned. The m6 pro still are fairly shallow in ear and the proper tips are vital to ensure a good seal. As with the original m6 the pro is worn over ear and has flexible memory wire that must be adjusted before achieving a usable position. This can be somewhat bothersome at first, as you cannot simply pull the pro from your pocket per se and pop them in your ears. However the memory wire serves a purpose and once set will hold the iems in place snuggly for an extremely secure fit.
While the sound and design is not a radical departure from the original m6, the pro distinguishes itself in several other factors. Probably the most radical being the removable/replaceable cable. This is a first from MEE as far as I know. The pro comes with 2 cable variations, the first being an audio only with a slightly more durable factor. The other cable includes a mic for using the pro as a headset. Both cables are of high quality and a suitable length. The original m6 cable was almost perfect in my opinion, and the newer audio only cable included with the pro completely nails it. I have to say it’s the perfect iem cable. It’s awesome. The pro also includes all the usual tips that come with most MEE products (already a robust package) and adds some Comply foam tips for ultimate isolation. With so many accessories included, a normal MEE iem case just would not suffice. Thankfully MEE ALSO includes an extra large semi-hard shell zipper case that not only is big enough for the iem and accessories, but also a small DAP and maybe even a micro sized amp!
I do not have very many other iems to compare the pro to. I’ve already included comparisons with the original m6. I would have to say I prefer these to the ttpod t1-e. The pro seem livelier and the bass is more engaging, at least for me. The havi b3 pro 1 have a more laid back signature that could be considered suitable for a wider variety of music. The soundstage is larger than on the pro. I would have to say the pro beats both of these iems as far as build quality goes and overall package (accessories, lifetime warranty, etc).
So that’s pretty much it… Wow! MEE knocked it out of the park with this one. I would have to say it’s the best overall release they’ve ever had. Keep up the good work guys! And thanks again for the opportunity to review these! Hopefully my write up will be informative and beneficial to others.
 
Update: Unboxing pics!

OMG so pretty!!!

*facepalm*


Lovely view of the housings!


View from the other side.


What's inside the case???


Silver box container. The nice presentation continues throughout the package!


The 2 detachable cables. Top one is audio only, bottom is a headset.
 


Close up view of the housings. Single dynamic driver is visible.


Close up view of the headset cable. It has a mic and 3 buttons.


Close up view of the audio only cable. It's twisted internally for extra strength and rubberized on the outside.


Close up view off the housing cable port and connector.


Close up picture of the m6 pro in ear.

When MEE was describing their new iems to me this is what they said: "... these earphones heavily emphasize comfort and appearance, they have nicely balanced sound that is less bassy compared to our M-series in-ears... We wanted to create an audio accessory women will actually want to wear – something that not only provides an exceptional listening experience, but is small and comfortable in petite ears and may also work as a fashion statement."
 
I would say they succeeded! I would have no problem getting these as a gift for someone.They are beautiful in appearance and come packed like an elegant piece of jewelry... the build quality (as is usual for MEElec) is outstanding! I really love the cable quality. It has a nice feel to it, seems durable while still being sleek and light. The housings are metal and plastic, feeling very sturdy but very comfortable and compact. I could see this being especially important for ones with smaller "petite" ears! The real crystal on the housings is impressive and adds a nice aesthetic touch. Even the mic on the cable matches the metal housings and doesn't detract from the image.
 
Included accessories include various sized ear tips (both silicon and hybrid which is what I used), a shirt clip, and a fancy little storage bad. The container itself is impressive and looks very nice. It could probably be re-used for something!
 
I found these to be very comfortable in ear both with the cable worn down, or up over ear (although the mic kind of gets in the way over ear). The isolation is very good! I heard nothing when someone walked up to me while I was wearing these, and I didn't notice them at all! 
 
As for the sound: rest assured it's completely acceptable at the price! MEElec has a kind of specialty in the bass dept., very punchy and extends deep! I personally like this bass signature very much, and it doesn't obscure the rest of the music! The bass has such a wonderful texture and detail to it and extends "out of the head". It's my favorite characteristic of these! The rest of the sound is very balanced and doesn't quite grab your attention the way the bass does. But I feel they still represent the music just fine, and sound very good doing it!
 
While they don't specifically say this, these ear phones will no doubt appeal to a female audience in part due to their smaller size (very thoughtful!) and jewelry like appearance. And at the price I highly recommend them.

To clarify: I have the normal s4, not the inline mic/remote edition (these http://www.bestbuy.com/site/image-s4-stereo-earphone/9422369.p?id=1218105502820&skuId=9422369&st=klipsch s4&cp=1&lp=3) I picked these up the other day just for the heck of it and because of their legendary status as excellent budget iems. I really wasn't expecting jaw dropping sound, especially since I was currently pricing some iems several price brackets above these. I am however very pleased with my purchase. Here's my short review
 
Reasons the s4 have made such a positive impression on me: comfort, quality and excellent design. The driver housings fit neatly in my ear and get a nice deep seal (I've had issues with getting a comfortable seal on other iems). The s4 are light weight and compact; I was even able to sleep with them in! (not that it was particularly comfy, but I forgot my earplugs and I've never been able to do that with other iems :3). The nozzles are angled and tips are oval shaped for a more ergonomic fit, and work especially well over ear. I really like the flat cable; it is an adequate length, has a nice texture, and low microphonics. While I wish klipsch had used an angled jack, the straight plug is well made and compact enough to use with my picky iphone case. They come with a nice little zipper pouch and easily coil up to fit in it. Overall very compact, portable and convenient.
 
For it's price category, the s4 definitley sound good. They have a v shaped sound signature that emphasises punchy bass and treble. It's worth noting this signature does not bring out the best in all genres and might not be suited to midrange heavy music. The sound stage is pretty good to boot! Overall an exciting sound, although not super detailed. I think the MSRP is a little high for the s4, but that's true for most headphones. At street price I think they are a stealer deal. They might not be the best sounding iems in the category, but the overall package is definetly impressive.
 
Even though I purchased the s4 on a whim, already they've become my go to portable headphone. I might even start using them for sports and exercising instead of my yurbud focus. In summary, I believe the klipsch s4 live up to their reputation as one of the best budget iems.