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Use: The gym (weightlifting only)
Source: iPod Nano
Music: Rock, hip-hop, house, acoustic
Background: Used the Vibes for a year (gunmetal black) until the left ear shorted out. I attributed this to the stupid chrome plug, causing me to constantly tug on the wire to pull it out of the iPod. Returned to this site, narrowed down to the Metro.fi 2 and the Audio Technica ATH-CK7. Decided on the Metro.fi 2.
Thoughts: This is a great, great choice for my situation. I'm not sure if any burn-in improves play, the bass is very present immediately on the the first listen. Good bass too, not muddy and overwhelming like the V-Moda Bass Freq (which I tried for about 4 days).
I like the thicker cable than the Vibe, but not sure how it'd be in outdoor cold weather use.
The sound is warm and enjoyable. It's a great multi-music-genre performer.
It offers more isolation than my Vibe did, which is important at 24-Hour Fitness where they absolutely blare the overhead speakers. My iPod volume was constantly hovering at about 1/3 level, maybe a hair more.
My only quasi-fault is the tips just aren't as comfortable as on the Vibes. Definitely harder, and I noticed them getting slightly fatiguing towards the end of the workout (in my ears for about 45 minutes). I may see if the Vibe tips fit on these. Otherwise I'll just get used to them - definitely not a deal breaker.
Definitely worth the price for $60, and again, a great choice for gym/casual use.
Source: iPod Nano
Music: Rock, hip-hop, house, acoustic
Background: Used the Vibes for a year (gunmetal black) until the left ear shorted out. I attributed this to the stupid chrome plug, causing me to constantly tug on the wire to pull it out of the iPod. Returned to this site, narrowed down to the Metro.fi 2 and the Audio Technica ATH-CK7. Decided on the Metro.fi 2.
Thoughts: This is a great, great choice for my situation. I'm not sure if any burn-in improves play, the bass is very present immediately on the the first listen. Good bass too, not muddy and overwhelming like the V-Moda Bass Freq (which I tried for about 4 days).
I like the thicker cable than the Vibe, but not sure how it'd be in outdoor cold weather use.
The sound is warm and enjoyable. It's a great multi-music-genre performer.
It offers more isolation than my Vibe did, which is important at 24-Hour Fitness where they absolutely blare the overhead speakers. My iPod volume was constantly hovering at about 1/3 level, maybe a hair more.
My only quasi-fault is the tips just aren't as comfortable as on the Vibes. Definitely harder, and I noticed them getting slightly fatiguing towards the end of the workout (in my ears for about 45 minutes). I may see if the Vibe tips fit on these. Otherwise I'll just get used to them - definitely not a deal breaker.
Definitely worth the price for $60, and again, a great choice for gym/casual use.
