Night and day difference between the M6 and M7 for low-end musicians. I own both earphones. Where the M6 can be harsh, the M7 is smooth. Where the M6 is shallow, M7 is deep. I was pretty happy with M6 as a great value earphone, until I got the M7.
There is probably a good application for M6, perhaps in-ear monitoring for vocalists, guitarists? But as a bass player, M6 just wasn't giving me the sound I craved. The bass of M6 is tight and present, but not full or deep. High end of M6 is super well defined but can become harsh at high volumes.
By comparison, with certain tips, the M7 can actually verge on delivering too much bass. This is not a bad problem to have with an in-ear monitor! Lots of depth and power in the low end, which should come as no surprise since the M7 has a dedicated bass driver.
Does this justify paying $100 more for the M7? For me, yes. For you... ?
The fit of both models is great. There are enough tips in the package to surely find one that's best for you. I love the over-ear memory wires, and now that I'm using them, I would never use any other style of earphone. Comply foam tips make the fit tighter and the sound better.
Everything about the M7 is just a bit more sturdy and durable than the M6. Thicker cables, heavier earpiece. Burlier connectors and standard MMCX plugs. Improved mic placement, and enhanced smartphone controls on the controller version of the cable. Clamshell cases for both are almost identical, very spacious and useful.
The M6 is a runaway bargain at around $50. The $150 price tag of the M7 puts it in a lot more competition with Shure, etc. This makes it potentially not as good of a value as the M6. Others will have to report how the quality compares with other earphones in the $150 range, since I don't own any competing phones.
UPDATE: After using these earphones for 6 months now, I can say without hesitation they are my favorite earphones I've ever owned. I use them for everything from casual listening to live performance to studio mixing. I switch back and forth between the wired plug that came with the M7 and a Westone Bluetooth cable, depending on how I'm using the phones. The MMCX connectors make switching a breeze, and everything I need for all applications fits nicely into the carrying case that came with the M7. The best!
Let me start off by saying that I am a studio engineer, a producer, live-sound engineer, and a studio/live musician. I have been spoiled by the world of expensive studio reference over-ear headphones for studio work and come from using a custom pair of 1964 A12 twelve-driver in-ear monitors. This is not a "waive my bragging flag" thing but to say that I have incredibly high, and sometimes unfair, expectations of my gear - and I need to, they are my tools, not toys.
I am currently serving at a local church that is about to make the transition to using in-ear monitors. The worship pastor asked me if I knew anything about these, to which I did not. He asked if I thought I would think they might be a good and affordable solution for the upcoming change, something that everyone on the worship could use; so I told him that I would look into these and I bought a pair.
I am going to be 100% honest, when I first listened to the M6 PROs I hated them. I was not impressed. At all. I then decided to let these break-in for 48 hours to see if I liked them. 48-hours later, I still hated them. All of the earbud tips were too large to fit in my ear canals, and they were uncomfortable. The in-ears had a very clean sounding range, especially for only being a single driver, but lacked any distinguishable bass-end, and though they did have a relatively flat sounding response, the the mid-highs (where the snare drum/most percussion would normally sit in a mix) were way too prominent without any EQing. I did not see how or why these would have such good reviews, and certainly not good reviews from people who claimed to be audiophiles and sound snobs.
As part of a last ditch effort, I ended up buying a set of the small Comply Ts-200 earbud tips. Let me tell you, these are a must! The other rubber tips included in the set throw off the frequency response. If you are buying these, and if you do not have a medium sized ear canal, you will have to budget in another $15-20 on the Comply earbud tips that fit your ears, and you will be glad you bought them. I also bought the tips that were focused on comfort rather than sound isolation - though this is a debatable choice for using live, for many people the sound isolating focused tips can cause headaches, and the comfort series focuses on eliminating that. These tips drastically changed everything I hated about these in-ears. The bass response was tight, full and perfectly placed, while not being overwhelming or exaggerated. The mids smoothed out, and the highs were well maintained. The only issue that persists is the emphasis on the mid-highs. That being said, that is easily correctable with an EQ, to which if you are using any in-ear system worth it's weight in salt should have a basic 3 band EQ available for trimming down this issue.
All that being said, after listening to these with a set of Comply in-ear tips that actually fit my ears, these things, for the money, do sound great. I gave the worship pastor the green light on making these their standard set for the team to use (for those who do not wish to buy their own). Make no mistake, these are not triple driver in-ears, and they certainly don't sound like twelve (and it is important to note that the number of drivers do NOT equate higher sound quality, either; quality is a component issue, not a number of speakers issue), but for the money/price range I have yet to find a more clear, clean, and flat response than these. I have used many different sets of in-ears through the years, including the commonly used Shure SE215's, Westone UM Pro 10's and Pro 30's, and in the world of universal fit in-ears, I can confidently say that the MEE M6 PRO's exceed any single driver I have used, and rival the sound quality of even some of the more popular triple drivers available on the market. Again, and I cannot stress this enough, you will need to buy a set of Comply in-ear tips that fit your ear, as material quality, proper enclosure and secure fit is absolutely essential to hearing all of the frequencies in their proper and respective volumes/dynamics.
I own over 100 pairs of in ear monitors and headphones. If you are familiar with Head-fi, I go by the name of Hisoundfi. I write reviews and participate in threads for the audiophile community. I am well versed in sound and build quality.
I got a pair of these because having the original M6 and really liking it, I was curious to see what improvements Meelectronics would make to them. I am blown away! First with the accessories package, which works for both musicians and audiophiles. The large clamshell case hold the large selections of accessories easily, along with almost any other portable DAP, or small musician accessories. The tips selection is huge, and I guarantee that almost everyone who purchases them will have no problem getting a good seal. The comply foam tips are a really nice touch as well. This package comes with TWO very nice detachable cables. One has a mic and a volume slider. The other is strictly for audio. both of them are well built and have a heavy duty L shaped plug, rugged cable cinch, and very functional chin slider, They also both have memory wire with just the right amount of bend to them to assist in making the monitors fit, rather than leave you fidgeting with them to stay in. TRUST ME, you will not be disappointed with the accessories package at any price, let alone the measly $50 these are selling for right now. Insane!
Now to the sound. AWESOME. It's balanced and you won't miss anything from top to bottom. YOU WILL catch any sound no matter what you are using them for. Bass extends with good tone. Midrange is slightly forward and very clear. Treble is present and crisp without being too harsh. They have a more balanced tuning than the original M6 which was V-shaped to my ears. They are balanced and almost mids forward, if anything. They extend well from the lowest registers of bass, all the way up through the highest treble ranges.
These are darn near perfect tuning for musicians. I asked my friend who is a guitarist at my church use them to see if he liked them for stage monitors. He called me after one rehearsal, asking how much I paid for them. When I told him that they are selling for $50, he asked me to order him a pair without hesitation! They are that good!
I don't know if I can even say that there's one thing that I didn't like about these, and I'm being honest. They are a universally applicable pair of in ear monitors that exceeded my expectations, but I guess that is what Meelectronics is famous for anyways. Well, they did it again!
If you are in the market for a stage monitor, or in ear monitor that won't break the bank and will compete with the big names, look no further! Get these and you WILL NOT be disappointed!
I've gone through so many headsets trying to find some that I like. I've mostly tried Bluetooth earbuds and found the sound quality lacking. For those sets that actually did provide quality sound, it was short lived because the battery would die within a few hours. After I did some research, I found these and now they're my "forever" earbuds.
Let me start with the fact that you get 2 types of cables. One has a mic and volume control built-in and was the first cable I tried. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed. I felt like I was hearing static. So I immediately went to the 2nd cable. The difference between the 2 was insane. The audio only headphones were so clear, it was like I was listening to music from headphones that cost $300. There was no static and nothing muffling the sound.
For the tips, I thought the silicon ones were okay. The sound was as expected, nothing more, nothing less. I was still able to hear some outside noise when the volume was at a reasonable level. I decided to switch to the foam tips. Once I put them in my ears I couldn't hear a thing. In my past experience, I've had people who have been trying to talk to me and I had absolutely no clue because I was listening to my music at a normal level. The foam tips are definitely the ones to use on an airplane if you want to drown out the sound of crying babies or those people who have no volume control.
The design took a little to get used to. I wasn't used to having to put the cables into the actual earbuds. They adapter is tiny and I was afraid I wasn't going to align them properly and break them. Once I did get them put together, I wasn't quite sure how to fit the cables to my ears properly. I had always used the headphones that you just stick in your ear and go. With these I had to bend and conform them to go over my hear. It's not a big deal, it just means you can't pull them out the box, immediately put them in, and go.
So far I've had them for 3 months and I've had no problems with daily use. Cables are still in perfect condition, but I am not hard on my electronics.
I'm not someone who uses these for my job. I'm not an expert, nor was I looking for specific qualities in regards to bass, treble, etc. I just wanted something that sounded clear, were wired, and could drown out some of the world around me. These met all of those requirements and then some. The most I've ever spent on headphones is a little over $200 and they weren't nearly as good as these. I wouldn't be able to recommend these to professionals, since obviously I'm not qualified to do so, but I would highly recommend them to your average person just looking for something of quality.
(Sound may change according to source, I just use these on an iphone 6). Man. What a earphone at $50. The Most important thing I can say is THE FITTING MATTERS A LOT. I was on the verge of returning these until I started playing with all the different ear tips. Little bit of advice, when there’s too much bass and horrible sibilance then you’re most likely wearing too tight of an eartip. If there’s no bass at all and the earphones sound like $10 earphones that stick out your ear then the fit is too small. The eartip should have to seal your ear with a snug fit, there’s pressure but not enough to hurt my ears. When the fitting is just right the earphones sound fairly balanced with a great high end and audible low end. It’s true that these earphones have a forward midrange from 2-5khz that can cause sibilance but like I said if you wear the right eartip then the midrange should be bearable and not too bothersome at all. A little sibilance is natural like when you listen to a live drummer smashing the cymbals, so if youre used to, say, earphones that have softened high/mids like Bose headphones/earphones then you may take a while to get used to it. But like I said the fitting matters A LOT. I honestly hated the comply foam tips as they make your ears feel hot and the music doesn’t feel as spacious with them on. I believe the comply tips are a medium and even those were too tight for me. I ended up using the single flange tips last, thinking that all the other tips would be better but I ended up using the second to last ,small, single flange, eartip. Im satisfied with the earphones for the price point and then some. I loved the packaging out of the box and the way the earphones are built, they feel sturdy but I cant comment on the durability just yet.
Experience: I’ve tried headphones and earphones of all types such as Bose in ears and overhead cans, Beats, Ultimate Ears, JBL, Skullcandy, Vmoda M100, Audeze LCD3 and even the Sennheiser hd 800 powered by a Schiit Audio Amp. So I’ve had a bit of a taste of headphonses of all consumer types from low budget, mid, high end cans. In my experience, I don’t believe it’s worth buying in ear monitors in the midrange around $100-$250 because most of the time the sound quality is decent and there’s not a lot that comes with the packaging to feel that your purchase was fully worth it. So I’ve been looking for something like this that’s more bang for your buck. I know a lot of the tips didn’t even work for me but I’m just glad that a company like this even bothered to include some premium tips like comply tips, an extra cable, an adapter, and a sexy, sturdy case. I love the detachable earphones, the look, and sound quality. The only thing keeping this from a 5 star is that slight emphasis in the midrange that causes that very subtle, and at times, unncessary sibilance. But these earphones are a strong 4, and 4.5 if I could rate that but 5 stars would be ignoring the tiny nuances. Don’t be scared by the tiny issues and strict fitting because many of the pros heavily outweight the cons. I may post about the durability in the future.
Feature Product
- Universal-fit noise-isolating in-ear monitors perfect for use on and off the stage
- Studio-tuned sound with crystal clarity and deep bass
- Comfortable and secure in the ear with detachable cables for added durability
- Headset cable features mic, remote, and volume control for use with smartphones and tablets
- Includes protective carrying case, Comply foam eartips, 6 sets of silicone eartips, and extra cable; 1-year warranty
Description
With a durable, comfortable design and great sound, the MEE audio (formerly MEElectronics) M6 PRO In-Ear Monitors are an all-in-one audio solution for gym, stage, and street. Flexible over-the-ear memory wire and seven pairs of eartips provide a secure, personalized fit for all ears. An ultrathin 5µm driver diaphragm and aluminum voice coil deliver clear, full-range sound with deep, yet balanced bass and crisp detail reproduction. Engineered for real-world reliability, the M6 PRO features detachable, user-replaceable cables and sweat resistance. Comply memory foam eartips reduce external noise, enabling safer listening volumes.
What's in the box
The value and quality of these IEMs is huge! I use them on stage playing guitar and drums. They sound very much like a lot of other universal IEMs, which is plenty good enough. You don't want something "hyped" sounding on stage you want it to sound flat and neutral. The M6 Pro IEMs deliver a sound that is perfect for the stage. In fact, I prefer a neutral sound for regular listening too. So they really work on and off the stage very well!
Where these really shine is the tips. Getting the proper fit with IEMs is critical for isolation and sound quality. These have enough tips to suit anyone. I have tried all the tips, but I like the triple flange the best. I get really hot and sweaty when drumming and the triple flange tips stay put. With single flange tips on other IEMs I have to push them in constantly, but these don't move at all.
The wire is nice, but it can get in the way of glasses. This is true for all IEMs that have a wire for routing over your ear, so I can't knock the M6 for that.
The included case is really nice. It holds all the tips, the 1/4 - 1/8 adapter, and the TRRS cable along with the M6 and the normal TRS wire. Very handy!
The isolation is not extreme. These use a dynamic driver and all dynamic driver IEMs are ported. Otherwise your eardrums would feel like they were getting pummeled from the pressure. The isolation works for me when I am playing guitar, but not drums from inside a fully enclosed drum cage. My church has a Whiteley Systems Phoenix Curve drum enclosure. It's excellent for stage volume, but it's really loud in there! The Phoenix Curve is a fully enclosed room with a ceiling and door. It even has an air exchange system because I am pretty sure you would suffocate without it. The M6 IEMs don't quite do it for me in there. I like the hear the drums coming back in the ears through the mics and without additional ear protection, it isn't possible. Actually it is possible, if you don't mind turning up the drums to a level that causes hearing damage. This means I play with 3M Peltor Optime 98 over the M6 IEMs. It looks a little goofy, but it sounds great. It blocks a ton of sound and let's me hear the drums all processed up with eq and comps. This isolation issue is not a characteristic of the M6 IEMs, it's more with the dynamic drivers and porting.
The price of these IEMs makes them an absolute winner. You won't find better sound or fit unless you want to spend 6 times as much.
I didn't think these were going to work out for me too well until I got my large Comply tips today. You MUST have a good seal in order to get good sound from these guys. They come with several rubber pairs (I didn't try them to be honest) and one set of comply mediums. Even without the right seal, they sounded pretty good but I was missing the low end. But with the large tips I had to come leave a 5 star review. AMAZING quality! Excellent separation and detail that I had never heard in even my most-played songs.
EDIT: It has been almost two months, and this morning I came in to the office on a Saturday to get some work done, put in my earbuds started some music and was again just blown away with the quality. I didn't mention in my original review that back in the day I had some Shure SE530's that I depended on for isolation and accurate sound reproduction while I was doing video editing for live productions. These in-ear monitors live up to every bit of the demand for 1/10th of the price!
One note on the comply tips, after two months, they're cracking/tearing. They recommend changing them frequently but they're expensive! If anyone knows any alternatives that work well, a suggestion would be appreciated.
UPDATE: 7 Months in, I've been through 3 sets of Comply tips, but everything else is still going strong! I've been in the habit of taking them home with me on the weekends and they stand up exceptionally well. No obvious wear & tear on the devices or cables, but just gotta keep the comply tips clean and change them out every couple of months.
I believe the M6 Pro is an incredible value and great sounding IEM at its price point. Comfort is very good. The M6 stays in my ear with no problem. I can wear them for hours with no discomfort. Putting them in is no problem once you get the hang of it. They are made to be worn upside down so that the top part of the cable bends over the ear. This makes for a very secure fit. Accidental tugs that usually rip out my other ear phones are no problem for the M6s. I did not use the headset cable with mic and remote. I have no use for them therefore I did no review on these components.
The Sound:
When listening to Hard-Wired, “Dave Weckl” the M6s comes down hard on the top end. The cymbals crash trough making them sound a little over pronounced. The bass was not as deep as I would have liked. However, after going through the 6 sets of silicone ear tips I found a set that fit perfectly – this changed the sound dramatically. For all the reviews where the reviewer gave the sound a “light bass” I wonder if they were using the right ear tips. In my opinion, it is imperative to find the right ear tips for your ears otherwise the sound will be “bass light”. MEE gives you 6 sets of silicone and 1 set of Comply tips so that should no problem. While listening to “Ashes of Eden”, Dark Before Dawn the M6s shine - very good warm sounding. The vocals sounded a little forward and bass nice and tight and prominent. While listening to Breaking Benjamin, “Defeated” and The Moon and the Fool [Explicit] “The Light”, the cymbals sounded just a little shrill on the roll-off. Galactic Sediment’s “Auto Axiom, Bass Booty” produced exceptional tight bass depth with great impact and solid clarity.
Sound sources:
1). Samsung Galaxy S5.
2). M-AUDIO Audiophile 192 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface High-Definition 4-In-4-Out Audio Card with Digital I/O and MIDI Windows 10 PC.
3). MP3 @ 320 KBS – Local files and Google Music (High Quality Setting).
4). FLAC – Local Files.
Overall:
Great value for the price and would buy again. Suitable for anyone who wants clear vocals and rhythmically forward sounds on the bright side with tight bass.
I've owned "audiophile" over-ears for the last 6 years or so now, but never had confidence in spending that kind of money on earbuds, since I was always worried about durability and the off-chance that I'd lose them.
Well, I finally caved and decided on the MEE M7 Pros. These are also the first dual-driver earbuds I've ever heard. With that being said, I'm not the most objective reviewer of headphones and I don't claim to be a connoisseur of high-end audio. For reference, my other two pairs of headphones are Sennheiser 280 Pros and HD 598s.
These remind me quite a bit of the sound in the 598s with a surprisingly flat EQ. I've read several reviews that talk about shrill highs and lacking in bass, but I don't see it. My guess is that they don't have a good fit as I was having a similar issue until I tried on some more of the 7(!) tips. Once I found a good fit (the larger Comply pair for me), they blocked out almost all the sound around me (which I think bothers my roommate at time when he's trying to talk to me) and the range is fantastic.
At this point, I'll mention that my pair was a refurbished unit and at high volumes, on my right earpiece, there is a significant buzz/rattle. I contacted MEE support and without even having to send my current pair back, they have let me know they are sending a replacement piece. An incredible response as this meant I can still listen to them while I wait for the new piece to arrive. And thanks to their modular nature, this means that I can just swap out the one side and keep the distorted one as a spare for safe keeping.
The only complaint that I have so far with these is that the solid plastic section being on a swivel means that they're a bit unintuitive to put on at first. I still fumble a bit getting them on as a figure out which way they're supposed to go on. But this balances out the fact that this is a feature I've not even seen on other pairs so I can form fit the loop to my ears.
Overall, I highly recommend both the manufacturer and the monitors themselves. I look forward to spending years with these and a pocket-size compliment to my other pairs.
I bought these for my daughter after considering buying her the Shure SE 215s. I tested them out of course before handing them over to her and considered them a pretty good headset for the price. They have nice balanced, clear sound, with good noise isolation.
A couple of months later I found myself in a rush to get on a plane and realized I forgot to grab my Bose Quiet Control 30 headphones. After the first leg of my flight I decided to stop by a headphone booth where I spotted the same set of Shure SE 215s I had been researching before I bought my daughter the MEE set. I went ahead and purchased the Shure headphones, and while I like them, I honestly feel like I payed twice as much as I should have, as I don't find them any better than the MEE M6 PROs. In fact the M6 PROs come with two cables, one of which has a built in microphone, and I also feel like the M6 PROs memory wire works better than the Shure making them easier to put on each time.
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