MEElectronics M9P In-Ear 3.5mm Headphone with Control/Talk for iPhone/iPod/Android/Blackberry (New Version with Updated Microphone)

by MEElectronics

• MEElectronics M9P model is compatible with new iPod Nano 5th generation, iPod Touch 2nd generation, and iPhone 3G, 3GS
• Built-in mic is compatible with iPods' voice recording function, also controls iPod with mic/ play/ stop/ next/ previous functions
• Comfortably secure fit with 4 sizes of ultra-soft silicone fittings (small, medium, large, and doubled)
• Durable and lightweight cable complements the ergonomic design
• Suitable for intense activity or calm relaxation

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 48 x 3.8 x 6.8 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0038W0K20
• Item model number: M9P-BK
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (321 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 5, 2010

Product Description

Color: Black

From the Manufacturer

The MEElectronics M9P offers fantastic value by combining great sound with durability, style, a great assortment of accessories, and phone/iPod functionality all for an unbelievably low price. Plus, your purchase will be backed by a company that stands behind their product and provides exceptional customer service. Inline microphone and remote for use with most iPhones, Blackberry phones, Android phones, and iPods. Enjoy music, movies, videos, voice and more like never before with a product at this price! The M9P is compatible with most devices that have a standard 3.5mm headphone jack such as iPods, iPhones, iPads, MP3 players, blackberry phones, many smart phones, portable DVD players, computers, and more. Stylish in-ear design provides passive noise reduction allowing you to play your music at lower volumes even in noisy environments. Features
Clear Sound with Enhanced Bass Cnet's top rated budget in-ear headphone, the M9P with its controlled, yet enhanced bass and great clarity gives you full range sound for all genres of music from today’s pop music to rock to trance, D&B, and dubstep to metal to classical to country and more! Passive Noise Cancelation In-ear design effectively isolates you from outside sounds allowing you to hear your music clearly at lower volumes which can protect you from hearing loss. Microphone and Remote The microphone works for hands-free phone conversations as well as voice recording software for the Touch (1st through 3rd generation). The single button remote is compatible with most iPhones, most iPods, iPads, Macs, Blackberry phones, and Android phones with functionality such as answering/hanging up calls, playing and pausing music, and more. Remote button is located in the center of the mic/remote housing, slightly offset to the plug side. Designer Cable The anti-frustration clear coated cable is robust, stylish, and minimizes cable noise during movement. Black models come with a dark grey cable and silver models come with a silver cable with black accents. 5 Sets of Ear Tips Five sets of ear tips give you more variety to find one that works best for your ears. Ear tips include: standard bi-flange tips that fit most ears, double flange balanced sound gray tips, and three sizes of standard silicon ear tips. Carrying Case High quality carrying case gives your earphones protection when not in use and even fits some small players and/or other accessories for safe keeping. Warranty The M9P comes with a 1 year warranty and MEElectronics stands behind their products! If you are not satisfied with your earphone, contact MEElectronics to help resolve your issues. Achieve Perfect Fit and Seal In-ear Fit Guide Sound quality and bass response are dependent on the seal achieved between the ear tips and your ear canal. Please try the various sizes of ear tips included with your earphone to determine which gives you the best sound and comfort. The sound may change depending on the insertion depth and tip size. To achieve proper insertion, pull up and back on the top of your ear (helix) and/or use a slight bit of lubrication/moisture on the outer part of the ear tips, which will help achieve the proper insertion depth and angle. If you feel your MEE earphones do not have bass or sound tinny, the fit and/or seal is more than likely problematic. You can visit the MEElectronics online product manual for more information and assistance. Burn-In Many owners have stated that the sound may improve with use when compared to the out of the box sound. This change in sound will occur with normal listening and is not necessary; however you can accelerate this process by playing music at a normal volume continuously for the first several days. What’s in the Box Package Contents Earphones Clamshell carrying case 5 sets of ear tips	Microphone unit has a single button remote that controls music playback 1.2 m (4 ft) anti-frustration cable is strong, stylish and tangle resistant Find the best fit for your ears Store and protect your earphone and all your accessories in this convenient and compact MEElectronics clamshell hard case
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Mic/ Remote
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Product Description

M9 second generation delivers ultimate sound with stylish color options (black or silver). Improved cable to eliminate microphonics. Redesigned casing provides superb durability. Headphone offers clear, accurate sound from any portable music or DVD player. MP3 and iPod accessory blocks out ambient noise for better listening. Electronic device features comfortable in-ear sound-isolating design. Lightweight, in-ear design blocks out ambient noise better than many bulky battery-powered noise-canceling headphones. Enjoy the full dynamic range of your favorite music and movies without cranking up the volume. M9 in-ear headphones deliver rich, clean sound from your portable player. Aluminum casting produces deep clean bass. 9mm drivers with neodymium magnets. 48-inch straight cord with gold-plated stereo mini-plus. Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz. Impedance: 16 ohms. Our earphones require proper seal to achieve best sound quality, please choose from provided tip sets that best fits your ears. "MEElectronics stands behind our products and wants you to be satisfied. From time to time achieving a good fit and therefore proper bass response and sound for in-ear headphones can be challenging. If your MEE in-ear headphones don't sound great for the price or you have any other issues, please contact our customer service department at [e-mail]."

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 112 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Stellar Value for Only $23 February 26, 2010

By Justin McBride

Color Name:Black

Introduction

The M9P IEMs hail from a small California-based company by the name of MEElectronics. They produce a wide range of IEMs that cater to different users with various sound signatures. The M9 and M9P IEMs are among the most inexpensive products available and are currently selling for $20 and $23 respectively. I decided to buy the M9P IEMs because they not only function as earphones but will also have use as a headset for my cell phone and iPod Touch. After breaking them in and listening to them with a variety of music in my collection, these are my favorite IEMs in the sub $30 price range and are fantastic earphones for the price.

Technical Specifications

Driver: 9mm dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: 95dB/mW
Cable Length: 1.2m/4ft.

Packaging/Accessories: The M9Ps come packaged in an attractive transparent box and include a bevy of accessories including a hard zippered case, a cable wrapper, four sets of silicone eartips which includes a set of biflanges, a shirt clip and an airline adapter. Considering that the M9Ps only cost about $23, MEElectronics has included a highly impressive accessory package that puts many other inexpensive IEMs to shame.

Design and Build Quality: The M9Ps feature lightweight aluminum housings which feel durable and are ported at the rear to allow for more air flow. This helps with the low end response and the soundstage but cuts down the isolation.

The cable is perhaps the best I've seen on any IEM. It's lined with what appears to be delicate braided silver wiring inside and coated with a transparent plastic coating that both looks very attractive and makes it feel very durable. The cable is properly relieved at both ends which inspires confidence in terms of long term durability. Because of the great cable design, microphonics are negligible when worn straight down and practically non-existent when worn over-the-ear.

All in all, these are very attractive and durable IEMs that should be able to stand up to pretty heavy usage and last quite a long time.

Comfort and Fit: MEElectronics includes three pairs of single flange silicone eartips as well as a pair of bi-flanges for deeper insertion and better isolation. I have small ear canals so I opted for the smallest single flange tips and managed to get a good seal. The included silicone eartips are fairly soft and made the M9Ps very comfortable to use for long periods of time.

One thing that was a constant point of contention with the M9Ps is the seal itself. Now it's common knowledge that IEMs require a good seal in order to sound their best but the M9Ps take that concept to another level. Simply put, I've never come across an IEM that was as finicky about the seal as the M9. If the seal wasn't absolutely perfect, the resultant sound was imbalanced, shallow or just plain bad. That said, using the M9Ps while on the move isn't the best idea because of its need for a perfect seal.

Sound Quality

Usage/Burn-in: These IEMs have been given 50+ hours of burn-in prior to review but settled into their final sound signature after about 10 - 15 hours.

Low End: The most dominant frequency range on the M9Ps is also the best detailed. Prior to burn in, the bass was somewhat muddy but now, it has tightened up and boasts surprising refinement. Bass is still a bit boomy but not too much so. Extension is pretty good as well, reaching down into the sub bass levels before rolling off.

Midrange: Definitely recessed in comparison to the other two frequencies (especially the bass) but not so much so that it is overly detrimental to the overall sound signature. They're smooth and don't stand out too prominently, which may disappoint fans of Rock and Alternative music. The low end can creep up on bassier tracks which does make the midrange sound a bit washed out in comparison but overall, I think they are decently detailed.

Highs/Treble: Nice extension, detail and clarity. There's a bit of harshness in the upper treble region but overall, highs are pleasant sounding and have a nice sparkle.

Soundstage: Wide and airy. Imaging isn't too great but instrument separation is surprisingly good.

Sound Signature: Dark, warm, thumpy and very fun. Very bass forward and somewhat aggressive but rarely fatiguing. I love the sound signature of these when listening to Hip-Hop, Jazz and R&B. I think the low end is a bit too overpowering to be used with much Rock and Alternative music and the highs are a bit too harsh to be used with Classical but overall, these are very versatile and will work with a large number of genres that I haven't mentioned. This is definitely the best and most entertaining sound signature I've heard for the price.

Microphone Quality: Very good considering the price. Voices come through clean and clear and the microphone does a decent job of filtering out ambient noise but can get overwhelmed in noisy environments. It works well for making phone calls as well as Skype calls on the iPod Touch.

Conclusion

As a whole, I'm very impressed with the M9P IEMs. They are well designed, perform above their price range and are, above all, inexpensive. $23 is a very small price to pay for a great pair of IEMs and considering that price, I can't find much fault with them. While the bass may be a bit too deep for some listeners and there can be some harshness in the treble region, there isn't much these do wrong. If you're looking for a fun pair of IEMs that will work as a headset for your iPhone or other cell phone, sound good and won't put a strain on your wallet, look no further. These things are practically a steal.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful product with a first-class customer service July 12, 2011

By thealchemist

Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

Let me start out with the cons, and then I'll end my review with on a high note by giving the pros:

Cons:
1) You may notice that with its everyday use, the right earphone may get weaker until it suddenly breaks down.
2) The microphone button may be difficult to operate because when I click it I get the "Voice Control" feature in my iPod Touch which should only appear when I "hold" the button not touch it.

Pros:
1) With a price below $20, you'll never get a quality sound like this
2) The sound isolation is great
3) Last but not the least, my experience with the customer service is very satisfying. They will send out a new pair of earphones right away when you email them about your problems. They respond very quickly and intelligently. This what makes them stand out.

Conclusion: BUY THIS M9P earphone or any MEElectronics products. These products may have some few temporary weaknesses (who doesn't) but I assure you that they continue to innovate and they really care about their customers.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Sony EX300/ Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10/ Meelectronic M9P comparison December 17, 2010

By JHL

Color Name:Black

Recently I bought 3 earbuds at various price level to compare the sound/price ratio, here's my take (in order of my personal prefernece):

1) Sony EX300: With 13.5mm driver & cost only forty five bucks this buds provide the fullest music across all spectrum of frequencies. Tight bass & decent mid/high level without any colorization provides very good balance & true reproduction of music (especially if you encode your music in lossless format). The cable is not traditional Y type so you should leave cable behind neck, decent volume output & sound detail which is very close to the performance of over the ear studio monitor style headphone. It's not good for use in gym since the cable will be tangling down on your left side which may interfere with your left hand movement during workout. Wire is soft rubber style which is very soft to touch & it won't produce any noise while walking. It's a solid earphone in terms of built quality.

2) Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10: For ninety five buck this is my second pair of UE headphones (also owned a SuperFi 5vi), the high sensitivity level gives it the loudest/clearest volume output among all three tested, TripleFi 10 provides better sound isolation than Sony EX300, but with more than twice the price tag of Sony, Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10 seems lacking both the lower/higher end frequencies in comparison with Sony EX300 during my A/B switch test. However don't get me wrong as TripleFi 10 still performs very well all by itself, it just took me by surprise that Sony EX300 covers much wider frequency range if you listen very carefully to your music details, but for most people who encode their music at lower ratio it may not be an issue since the high level of sound output of TripleFi 10 may compensates for the lack of extreme high/low frequency range without an A/B comparison test. Music coming out from TripleFi 10 has more 'dimension' to it due to its multi-driver design. I'm using it mostly for my daily commute & gym, the wire construction is cheap as others had complained & I've already experienced right side sound coming on/off occasionally.

3) MEElectronices M9P: with fifteen bucks MEElectonics M9P offers the best sound/price ratio which even comes with an Apple device compatible mic and track control(double click to skip to next track), the sound performance is not up there with the Sony/Ultimate Ears but it's decent enough for the daily gym workout, the sound output level is the lowest among all three models tested. I have to turn up the volume to nearly 75% to hear the music clearly. The built quality is on par with those other headphones cost around 20~40. It's very hard to find a better sounding headphone at this price range which also offers iphone compatible mic as well. If budget is your main concern this headphone will not disappoint you.

Conclusion: I'm not a fan of Sony in recent years but I have to admit Sony's reasonably priced headphones are worth listening to & it sure can withstand the comparison to headphones that cost twice or more. Everyone has different taste in music & audio sensitivity preference so the best way to tell if a headphone fits you is to compare as many pairs as possible. Hopefully it helps for your headphone shopping.