MEE Audio X1 are good and inexpensive headphones that positively surprise with sound, quality of workmanship and, above all, very good wearing comfort. They are light, do not fall out of ears and have a solid cord with a remote and a microphone. Here's the review and test of the MEE Audio X1 headphones.
PROS
- resistance to rain, sweat and splash (IPx5),
- great comfort of wearing,
- do not fall out of ears (soft bands placed behind the ears),
- 6 pairs of different elastics in the set,
- good sound quality at an attractive price,
- dynamic sound with a solid portion of bass,
- high quality cable with a negligible microphone effect,
- a remote control with a microphone in the cable,
- solid angle plug.
MINUSES
- the remote control has only one button (no volume control),
- the button in the remote control is slightly too flat.
MEE Audio X1 - test
Since you've clicked on this review, you probably like two things: music and sports. You've come to the right place, because the MEE Audio X1 earphones are perfect for those who like not only music and sports, but also attractive prices.
The headphones at the time of writing the review cost only 119 zlotys. I spent over a month with MEE Audio X1 and I can assure you that it is a very attractive amount in terms of their capabilities. The headphones are super comfortable, they play well, do not fall out of ears, have a built-in microphone, and their design is resistant to splashing, rain and sweat. I invite you to review headphones for sports and more - MEE Audio X1.
Cable or Bluetooth?
MEE Audio X1 are headphones designed mainly for sports, but not only. On the one hand, they have been designed to provide very good stability, endurance and comfort during physical activity, but on the other hand they play well enough that they can be used as the main headphones every day.
Yes, I am perfectly aware of the fact that these are wired earphones, and nowadays there is a "fashion" for sports Bluetooth headphones, somewhat forced by smartphone manufacturers, who are trying hard to eliminate the classic headphone outputs. In addition, Bluetooth headphones provide more freedom of movement and we do not have to worry about pulling or damaging the cable.
Before buying sports headphones, we should choose whether we are going in the direction of the freedom offered by Bluetooth or towards a lower price combined with higher sound quality. Of course, for PLN 119 probably you will find cheap wireless headphones, but the quality of their sound may be (and probably will be) worse than similarly priced corded headphones, such as MEE Audio X1.
Very comfortable and well made
When buying the MEE Audio X1 headphones for comfort, we do not have to worry. Their casings are made of ergonomically rounded, smooth plastic. That's good, for two reasons.
First of all, the plastic will not cool as much as metal (in the summer we will not feel it, but in the winter it does). Secondly, plastic headphones are very light, so they rest securely and stably in the ears. The low mass does not tend to fall out in case of sudden movements and shocks.
The quality of the plastic is good. All elements are precisely fitted, there are no sharp, uncomfortable edges, and the smooth surface adheres well to the skin.
Each of us has a slightly different shape of the ear, so I can not say that the headphones will be perfect for everyone. However, I can safely say that in my ears the headphones just fit in perfectly. Absolutely sincerely say that for me these are some of the most comfortable headphones I have had the pleasure to use. Not only sports, but all of them.
After the correct selection of the MEE Audio X1 rubber seals, they rested so comfortably in my ears that after a while I forgot that I was wearing them. So it is exactly as it should be.
They do not fall out of ears
At the ends of the left and right wires, just next to the headphones, the manufacturer used a stiffened piece of cable. It plays the role of something like a flexible, thin headband that we put behind the ear.
Its function is simple - it has to hold the headphones in place so that they do not fall out of ears and you have to admit that it manages it perfectly. It is smooth and does not irritate the skin. At the same time soft and solid. It does not bother, it does not hurt, it just "does the job".
6 pairs of elastics
The correct selection of rubber gaskets is the basis for obtaining adequate sound quality and high comfort in the case of in-ear headphones. If they are too small, the headphones may be loosely set in the ears, and the bass will be weak, because the sound pressure will be out. If they are too big, they may be uncomfortable and "wrinkled" or bent and the bass will be weakened again.
Fortunately, with a set of headphones we receive as many as six pairs of rubber gaskets in various sizes and shapes. We have 3x single (one sealing layer), 1x double (double flange) and 2x triple flange. The double and triple rubber bands extend deeper into the auditory canal and can be better insulated from external noises, but on the other hand they can also irritate the inside of the ear more, especially if someone is not used to such gaskets. In my case, the perfect one turned out to be a large one. I got quite good insulation and the best comfort thanks to it.
Robust cable
The cable has a total length of about 1.3 meters - it is neither too short nor too long. It has an internal strengthening braid, which was covered with rubber. It is quite thick and solid but still flexible. The surface is smooth and, fortunately, does not generate a strong microphone effect when rubbing against clothing.
The branching of wires is surprisingly large. On the one hand, it's good because it's very solid and on the other hand it looks a bit strange (too massive). A cable separator has been added above the branching, which can be pulled higher or lower to regulate the looseness of the wires under the chin.
Remote with a microphone
A controller (pilot) was integrated with the right branch of the wire. It has a built-in microphone for phone calls and ... just one button. I admit that for me this is one of the few defects of these headphones.
Yes, we can answer / end calls and switch songs on / off (press once or more), but during running or exercising at the gym I would like to be able to change the volume without reaching for the phone. Here, unfortunately, it is impossible, which is a pity, because what would be the real cost of adding two additional +/- buttons? Probably insignificant. The controller works with both Android and iOS.
The plug is angled, 4-pos. And gold-plated. Maybe the competition for the best look would not win, but it is very solid.
Basic specification:
Construction: in-ear headphones, closed
Water tightness: yes, IPx5 (splashing resistance, rain, sweat)
Connectivity: wired, cable placed behind the ears
Cable length: approx. 130 cm
Plug: angled, 4-pos., Gold-plated
Transducer type: dynamic, one-way
Diameter of the transducer: 9 mm
Frequency of transmission: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Impedance: 16 ohms @ 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 98 dB (1 mW @ 1 kHz)
Microphone: yes, 42 dB, 100-10,000 Hz
Weight: 20 g