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Tue, Oct 18 2011, 12:35PM
Beyerdynamic MMX 101iE
£
100
Best in-ear headphones £80-£140, Awards 2011. The added mic is handy, but it’s the better sound quality that really counts
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Greater dynamics and weight
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Remote lacks volume control
It would be easy to dismiss the Beyerdynamic MMXs as a mic-enabled version of the less-expensive DTX 101 iEs, and that wouldn’t necessarily be a damning conclusion.
These are, though, superior-sounding buds that add weight and greater dynamics to the already impressive delivery. There’s a smidge more detail and drive to these full-bodied all-rounders, too.
While the lack of volume controls on the mic/remote unit might be annoying, the one-button system works with non-Apple smartphones – so more users can also enjoy the brilliant sound.
And in-ear headphones this good really do deserve to be enjoyed by everyone.
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