14 DAY TRIAL // Razer ProTone m250 earphones were tested by Atomicmpc and it seems they are pretty good. On the right ears, these low profile clip-style earphones can create some incredible sounds. They are not just loud, but have an unexpectedly rich sound too, according to the tester.
To be more precise on the volume matter, here is the exact quote: "Let's just make sure you understand the kind of volumes that these things will reach if you mistakenly set your MP3 player to eleven. They're loud enough that they'll not only impose your music on any fellow commuters within sight, they'll also slice through your MTBHAiR (mean time before hearing aid is required) rating like a chainsaw through jelly if you decide to use them at obnoxiously loud levels."
On the bad side, the earphones are not good for people with big ears, or for ears with small people attached. The conclusion was that the bigger your ears are, the less comfortable the earphones will be to wear, and the more sound will spill from the bottom of them, making them sound tinny and loose.
There are a few things you should know about the genres "supported" as well. The guys found that vocals were a little more pronounced than they should be, at higher volumes, guitars stick out more than they should, but they don't obscure the rest of the sound, which is still clearly audible in the background. They work well with most rock tracks (the older and less engineered the better), work very well with hip-hop and really shine with electronic music. And because they are so close to your ear, they sound uncompromising and direct. For this reason and their natural response, live recordings sound phenomenal. Even the slightly scratchy high end doesn't seem to be that much of an issue when set against the rest of the clearly presented bass and midrange.
The final conclusion was that "they're a little expensive, but you do get a lot of well presented sound in a small package." With that, they get an 8 out of 10. Atomicmpc said you can buy them for $79, but the price showed on the producer's site is $49. There are 2 models, one black and one white.
As for the specs: Frequency Response: 50 - 20000 Hz; Dynamic Transducer; Impedance: 32 ohms; Max Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 105dB; Cable Length: 1.15/ 3.77ft; 3.5mm connector plug; Max Power Rating 50mW; Weight: 38g (with cable).
