Hi, I bought Etymotic MC5s back in 2011 which look like they're going to die soon. Sound-wise they're absolutely fine, but for well over a year now the cabling has been tearing up.   At first it split open near the jack, and stayed fairly small, but then I noticed small slits near where the...

Quote: I assume the superglue won't mess up anything inside the housing? Or will I have to be super careful? :S

They're not in warranty and I'm not in the US to call them. I just thought I'd try you guys first before emailing them to ask.

Hi. I own Etymotic MC5s, and I was using them as normal, took them out of my ear, and noticed that the left earphone had come apart. I checked the right one, and sure enough, that one had too. The wiring still seems intact (I think) as I can hear music coming out of the tips if I hit play -...

Quote: I don't have headphones (far too bulky to carry around in a suit jacket). I use Etymotic MC5 earphones instead. I can't see myself getting headphones in the near future, either.

Quote: 30GB was so bad I've now got a refund for it, so I'm stuck with the 60GB :) I don't see much point in getting another player for < £65 as the chances are it'll be smaller, but it'll have less memory and a worse UI. iPod it is. Now I've got to collect the case for it from the Post...

Quote: The 60gb is the one in better condition (it's practically brand new due to being kept in a pouch and controlled remotely), so from that I'm assuming I should just keep that one?

Quote: Chill out.. .the other thread was an accidental double-post. Seriously you need to calm down I've done nothing to provoke you

Quote: Chill out, I'm just not foolish enough to randomly do what others say without first questioning it :)

Quote: I'd only be saving about £20 over the iPod (which I bought for £65) though, so isn't it worth just keeping the iPod? My main question is whether there's something *better* than the iPod video for under £80? The Sansa players have a pretty shoddy UI imo.

Quote: You've never heard of Etymotic?! Wow, I thought it was properly respected here :S  

Quote: I've got Etymotic MC5's, good enough? They're a bit too transparent and neutral, so when I try out cheaper IEMs I appreciate the warmth, but I guess that's what the EQ is for?   Maybe I won't get a boost in sq, but won't I get something more future-proof or smaller in size? (The...

Quote: You suuuure? :) There aren't any other ~30GB (or lower with expandable memory via microsd or something) players for < £70-80?

Quote: Those are all well out of my price range - I only have about £70 to spend :S Any other suggestions?

Quote:   Quote: Sorry for quoting you, just wanted to get your attention as you seem like knowledgeable people :) I'm wondering if I should sell the iPod whilst it's still in great condition? I got a £10 case with it - how much do you reckon I could get for it, and is it worth...