Maximo iM-590 iMetal Isolation Earphones (white)

CNET editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Design : 8.0
  Features : 7.0
  Performance : 5.0
  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Jasmine France
• Reviewed on: 05/11/2009

Anyone who has owned an iPod or other MP3 player knows the discomfort that can be caused by stock earbuds. In fact, fit is one of the chief reasons to replace those 'buds with something more worthy of your ears. In the realm of comfort, we've come across few pairs of in-ear headphones that hit the nail as squarely as Maximo's iMetal iM-590 Isolation Earphones. This $60 set may not sound as good as some competitors in its price range, but the superior noise isolation and ultra cushy fit make it a solid option for frequent fliers with a penchant for comfort in a compact design.

Maximo knows a little something about comfortable design, as evidenced by the company's iM-490S earphones. In the case of the iMetal iM-590, we attribute the cushy fit to two factors. First, the earpieces are elongated to fit deeper into the ear, rather than short and squat as with the Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170. Also, the silicone eartips are double- and triple-flanged, which means no part of the metal earbud rubs against the ear; rather, it's completely covered by the soft silicone barrier. Beyond fit, the iM-590s offer a fair amount of style with their chrome accents and cloth-covered cable.

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