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Is Etymotic mc5 the best isolating IEM with some bass unser 100€?

post #1 of 9
1/2/12 at 3:36am
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Hello,

I'm looking for a good pair of IEM with excellent isolation under 100€. Now, I had a pair of Philips 9850 but I didn't like their sound, no basses at all and close soundstage (IMHO) and a Hippo VB that I love but the isolation is quite poor. I found that the mc5 have dynamic drivers, so the would have "some" basses, and offer the famouse etymotic isolation, but I would like to know your opinion...could be the right choice?

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Etymotic MC5
Sennheiser PXC 310 NC
Shure SE215 Clear
post #2 of 9
1/2/12 at 11:05am

They would have excellent isolation. Another option with close to the same amount of isolation is the Shure SE215. It would have a bit more bass and a warmer signature though.

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post #3 of 9
1/2/12 at 11:51am
The HSA Crystal, SE215, FXC51, JVC XX1, Sony EX310 and Turbine provide great isolation, dynamic bass and rich soundquality.
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post #4 of 9
1/2/12 at 12:34pm

If you have a Best Buy, you may try to see if they have the HF3s for $79 on clearance.  A your mileage may vary but I can confirm that they still exist in some locations as of 1/1/2012.

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post #5 of 9
1/2/12 at 6:26pm

Is Etymotic mc5 the best isolating IEM with some bass unser 100

I wonder if Etymotic is coming out with something new. London Drugs has been clearing theirs out and now Best Buy in the US hmmm....
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post #6 of 9
1/3/12 at 1:56am
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Originally Posted by ZARIM View Post

The HSA Crystal, SE215, FXC51, JVC XX1, Sony EX310 and Turbine provide great isolation, dynamic bass and rich soundquality.


Thanks for the advices, I'll have a look. Never heard about HSA Crystal, where can I find them?

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post #7 of 9
1/3/12 at 9:41am

http://shop.frogbeats.com/hisoundaudio-crystal

http://www.head-fi.org/t/570251/hisoundaudio-crystals-review

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post #8 of 9
1/3/12 at 9:45am
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Originally Posted by dweaver View Post

I wonder if Etymotic is coming out with something new. London Drugs has been clearing theirs out and now Best Buy in the US hmmm....


Well, knowing that they just released the EtyKids, I don't think we'll see much soon :p

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post #9 of 9
1/3/12 at 10:07am

Is Etymotic mc5 the best isolating IEM with some bass unser 100

True enough, it could just as likely be two retailers recognizing they have no ability to sell something specialized like Etymotic especially since Etymotic relies on actual product knowledge and sales expertise versus mass advertising and marketing campaigns.
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Gear mentioned in this thread:

Etymotic MC5
Sennheiser PXC 310 NC
Shure SE215 Clear
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