Reviews by metalthrasher

metalthrasher

New Head-Fier
Pros: 1) Plethora of Tips and accessories 2) Extremely comfortable 3) Good fun sounding signature 4) Great Bang-for-buck!
Cons: 1) L and R marks on the housing worns off quickly
Introduction:
 
M11+ is another IEM from meelectronics which just justifies its price tag as how the rest incredible IEM lineup of meelectronics does.  

Meelectronics describes M11+ as "• Large, full spectrum sound that is punchy and fun
• Tiny size fits all ears comfortably
• Metal housing and frustration-free designer cable"

Specifications :

Driver: 7mm drivers with high density neodymium magnets
Housing: Aluminum tuned bass-reflex design
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
Impedance: 16 ohms
Connector: 3.5mm gold plated, right angle connector
Cable: Designer 1.4m cord (4.59 ft) with attached shirt clip
Warranty: 1 year

Accessories: 1) 10 sets of eartips (silicon: small/medium/large/extra large; extra long silicon: medium/large; standard bi-flange; short bi-flange: small/medium/large)
2) 1 carrying pouch
3) 1 airplane adapter
4) 1 wire organizer

Packaging: The M11+ comes in a rectangular plastic box,the earphones and the case are resting in a tray. The earphones and three tips are visible on the packaging
 
Build Quality : Upon opening up the M11+ package, I was quite pleased to see the size of the M11+ was quite a bit smaller than what I expected. The M11+ is built of solid metal housing and the plug ends with a lower-profile 45-degree plug
 
Cable: The cable is the typical gray MEElectronics cable. It is strong and low on microphonics.
 
Microphonics: None unless you really really try. Excellent cable.
 
Comfort: These IEMs are very comfortable to wear, being very tiny, they sit in the ear perfectly and perfect seal with experimenting tips. Sony Hybrids work the best for me. These can be wore over the ear or straight down, though I prefer over-the-ear for maximum comfort.
 
Isolation: They isolate great with good seal. A slightly lesser than perfect fit S6/M6, still good enough for most activities
 
Sound Quality:

Burn-in: Its been burned to 100+ hours before the evaluation.

Amped / unamped: Not much of a difference, these are drived easily by even low power sources. Though, amping is always a advantage..

Signature: Fun sounding or warm+sweet    

Lows: The bass is deep, not overhelming in quantity but well controlled and doesn't impact the mid-range, extremely enjoyable to listen to.
 
Mids: Mids are little bit recessed but vocals are pretty much reproduced great on this. They are quite smooth and slightly warm  making them very pleasant

Highs: They are smooth and warm and mainly non-fatiguing, has a good spark at the top of the spectrum

Soundstage: Good instrument seperation, instruments are quite distinct in their placements and certainly better than all the rest of M series.

Final Conclusion : At 45$, M11+ is just a great all-rounder with a good fun type signature, its like an upgraded M6 with great highs, warm and smooth mids, deep but controlled bass. It suits all the genres perfectly and with the fun factor it brings, the music seems much more enjoyable. Its recommended for those who have small ears particularly as its comfort is top-notch. Overall, its definitely a bang-for-buck with great accessory pack and good sound for its price!

metalthrasher

New Head-Fier
Pros: 1) Comfortable and Lightweight 2) Great Value for the price 3) Good balanced sound
Cons: 1) Mediocre Isolation 2) Slight Sibilance at higher volumes
 
Introduction:
 
HT-21 is meelectronics First Portable Headphone. They are already quite famous for their great price/performance ratio with their current IEM's lineup.
 
Meelectronics describes HT-21 as "Enjoy powerful bass along with class leading clarity and a spacious presentation, extreme comfort, and the convenience of a single cable and folding headband" 
 
Specifications :
 
Driver: 40mm dynamic transducer
Impedance: 32 ohm
Sensitivity: 114 dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz~20kHz
Cable length: 1.2m (Left sided), single-sided; 45º plug
 
Accessories/Packaging: The HT-21 arrives in a fairly standard cardboard box with a plastic window, allowing buyers to see the headphones. Inside, a plastic insert holds the headphones in place and and comes with a bundled drawstring bag, although made from crummy textured plastic it’s a cheap addition that shouldn't figure in your buying decision.
 
Build Quality : The HT-21 is a closed-back supraaural headphone which can be folded flat and collapsed to save space during transport. The overall feel of the headphone is quite light, which is aided by the plastic material used for the majority of the construction. The ear cups are padded with leather like material. The headbands are flexible for height and the ear cups are also foldable which can be folded flat and could be carried easily in the carry bag included
 
Cable: The cable is thick and flexible and is well relieved with a hockey stick shaped L-plug
 
Comfort: These IEMs are very comfortable to wear,being an oval shaped insertion design that allows these to pretty much disappear in ones ears. Deep insertion levels as well as wearing them over the ear are not possible due to the oval shape.
 
Isolation:  Noise isolation is nearly nonexistent despite their closed-backed design
 
Sound Quality: 
 
Burn-in: Its been burned to 100+ hours before the evaluation.
 
Amped / unamped: Not much of a difference, these are drived easily by even low power sources
 
Lows: The bass is a bit punchy but it’s not very deep, they do sound tight and well controlled
 
Mids: There is an overall smooth presentation of the mids and clarity is an obvious strong point that stands out with these headphones.It is crisp, clear and blend well with the highs and tend to lean very slightly towards the cool side of the spectrum on the whole
 
Highs: They perform the same way as the mids- crisp, clear with decent extension. Though a bit of sibilance can be observed with bad recordings more at high volumes
 
Soundstage: Sound stage is airy and good for a closed set, definitely ones of its pros, the 3D layering and differentiating is quite good particularly in clarity and control
 
Final Conclusion : The HT-21s are a great choice for anyone looking for a comfortable and portable set of headphones that won’t break the bank. While not overly proficient in any one aspect, they are certainly competent in all areas. Sound quality is highlighted by excellent clarity with no glaring weaknesses, and the comfort and portability factors round out a nice package

metalthrasher

New Head-Fier
Pros: 1) Strong and low microphonic cable 2) Nice improved case 3) Comfortable for long sessions 4) Intro to neutrality at a Very good price
Cons: 1) Mediocre Isolation
 
Introduction:
 
MEElectronics does one thing better than almost any other headphone manufacturer, they always pack a ton of value into an affordable price. CW31's not any different.
 
Meelectronics describes CW31 as "Clarity Series In-Ear Headphones Crafted for audio perfection, the CW31's wooden housing resonates with the music, giving a natural touch to the clean and clear sound, while the small size and light weight allow for easy insertion and long-lasting comfort", these earphones are designed to be a relatively inexpensive choice for users who are accustomed to clearer more analytical sound signatures
 
Specifications :
 
Driver: 9.0 mm dynamic drivers
Housing: Wooden housing with angled nozzle
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
Sensitivity: 99 dB
Impedance: 16 ohms
Maximum Power Input: 30 mW
Connector: 3 pin stereo 3.5mm gold plated 45° plug
Cable: Designer black 135 cm cable (53 in) with attached shirt clip
 
Accessories: 1) 5 sets of silicone ear tips (small/medium/large Single Flange, 1 double-flange, small triple-flange)
2)Round zipper hard nylon case
 
Packaging : CW-31 ships in a rectangular plastic box, the earphones and the case are resting inside a tray. The new case provided is slightly thicker than the clamshell case that comes with M series earphones. The case is solid black except for the glaring purple zipper which might be an eyesore to some.
 
Build Quality :  The CW31 housings are made of wood and plastic which are sturdy. Strain reliefs are made of hard rubber and ends with a lower-profile 45-degree plug. The earphones feature two vents, one at the rear of the housings and one, very tiny vent next to the nozzles with the nozzles being oval shaped
 
Cable: The cable is the typical gray MEElectronics cable. It is strong and low on microphonics
 
Microphonics: None unless you really really try. Excellent cable.
 
Comfort: These IEMs are very comfortable to wear,being an oval shaped insertion design that allows these to pretty much disappear in ones ears. Deep insertion levels as well as wearing them over the ear are not possible due to the oval shape.
 
Isolation: Isolation is average since deep insertion is not possible, but the included Double Flange/Triple flange improves it a bit.
 
Sound Quality: 
 
Burn-in: Its been burned to 100+ hours before the evaluation.
 
Amped / unamped: Not much of a difference, these are drived easily by even low power sources
 
Signature :  The sound signature is mostly neutral in character and frequency response or in short analytical
 
Lows: It isnt bass heavy as its basically neutral, but it still packs a decent amount of bass enough to be enjoyable for most music
 
Mids: The midrange is nice and smooth, very slightly forward and linear with superior detail. 
 
Highs: It has pleasant harshness and treble response, is similarly linear and rolls off gradually as you approach the top end.
 
Soundstage: Sound stage is average but slightly better than M series IEM's
 
Final Conclusion : Meelectronics CW31 comes at 39.99$ which is great for a balanced IEM's with a good touch of neutrality and a bang-for-buck indeed. I rate CW31 as a great IEM in meelectronics series above all M series IEM's and below Balanced armatures A151 and A161P in SQ. They outclass many contestants in its range and undoubtably one of the best balanced IEM's around 50$. CW31 is for those who want to experience clarity, detailing and neutrality at a affordable price. 
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