I'm looking for some good "fun" bass but not muddy. I primarily listen to electronic music like trance and hardstyle. My budget is about $80-$150. I have my eye on a few already: Sony xb90ex, Shure 215, Etymotic mc3, Atrio m5. I'm leaning towards the shures or etymotics because they go deeper in...

Hello everybody.   I've been using an Etymotic mc3 headset for a while, with the "christmas tree" style tips. Unfortunately, they're on the verge of breaking, so I am looking for replacement in-ears with good seal, an iPhone remote, and a price tag below 200 €.   I am sure this is not a...

To participate this give away, you need to have following items, Head Direct RE0 or Etymotic MC3 or MC5 iPhone Or if you have other earphones which values are within $50 to $100 and you think it’s good to represent vocals, it’s even better We will pick 5 people who have RE0 and 5 people...

Hi, l am looking for a ~100 dollar in ear buds to replace my Meelec 9P's for my iPhone. I listen to rock (both classic and new), rap, and sometimes pop. I don't really consider myself an audiophile, I just want a pair of buds that block out some noise, feel comfy, and sound pretty good.   I...

Hi all,   My girlfriend's birthday is approaching and I'm going to be taking this opportunity to introduce her to the world of hi-fi.   I've settled on either the Etymotic HF3 or MC3 as she's also been looking for a hands-free for her iPhone. I was leaning toward the MC3 as I've read...

I recently was turned on to the beauty of etymotic research IEM's.  I am VERY happy with their noise isolation capabilities and the sound I have to say is spot on.  I do however tend to prefer a more "full" or warm sound.  Can anyone recommend something in the $50-125 range that would have...

The price difference is around $50. Justifies the difference? I am not a bass junkie but wont mind it on songs that uses them more. I read reviews that the MC3(or 5) is way bland and not exciting, so I wont be headbanging on it playing rock music? Will I do on the HF3 or is the bass stil low...

Im researching and will buy next week. One of my top choices is Ety HF3 or MC3. What prevents me from really making this my top priority is people say its boring. Now as a noob(who only uses the free earphones from iPhone and never owned an IEM), I dont know what boring is in terms of SQ. So can...

So I'm trying to register my ety mc3 online, and it asks me for my phone's serial number, and it's supposed to be on the phone's body.  Now I've searched up and down the earphone and nowhere do I find any numbers printed!  I've also searched the packaging but the numbers printed there do not...

I'm thinking about getting some of these, but from what I've read on here, opinion on them seems to be... Meh :-/. I have no experience with the Ety sound, so wouldn't be disappointed with their sound from that perspective. So what exactly is is about them that is so underwhelming? Thanks, Dave.

Hi! Just wondering what you experts think of MC5 for noise isolating on flights? My budget is around $75 maximum...sound-wise, I listen primarily to jazz so don't need over-blown bass that is found in many IEM's these days for RAP and HIP-HOP stuff. Looking for clarity and sound quality...

So my Klipsch x10s recently broke, so i need a new IEM. I'm on a $100 budget and im looking for an IEM with decent noise isolation, mid-centered with good highs; i don't care too much about bass, as long as it's existent. I'm a metalhead, but i do listen to some electronica,hip hop, and...

Intro I am a firm believer in EQ.  Thanks to PiccoloNamek's EQ guide, and with some inventions of my own, these days I can spend less than an hour with just about any new pair of IEMs and tweak them to sound better than anything I've heard without EQ, at any price. (and I've heard up to $400...

  10 I got some Skull Candy 50/50s for Xmas last year and they are total junk. I just exchanged for my 4th pair. Under warranty, but hassle and costs me $8 each exchange.    But shopping for headphones is hard for the uninitiated.    So, can anyone recommend a solid pair of earbuds...

That Right Folks... The Etymotic Line of IEMs is one of the Most Tunable IEMs on the market.   Simply by changing the filters, You Too Can Increase the Bass Response.   A little known fact that is now exposed.   I have simply changed the filters/increased their resistance and turned...

Hi, I've been reading around the forum a bit and looked at the gear section but I decided to make an account to ask a question. I'm going to be traveling for round an hour each day by bus or by bike. I want a new pair or earphones for the journey and general listening. My budget is roughly $100...

Hey, As above, I'm considering getting a pair of headphone, earphones or IEMs to use with my phone while on the move since I just picked up an E7 (which I'll be using with an E9 hopefully as my home amp/dac combo) but obviously I can use the E7 while on the move.   I was wondering what...

Okay I hate to ask such a vague question but I am really overwhelmed by the number of products on the market. Here is what I am looking for. I fly an ultralight aircraft and i really like being able to listen to music when I fly. I wear ear muffs (part of the helmet) to muffle out the noise of...

Well, I have used CX-300 II and have lost it eventually. Planning to buy good IEM under 80USD(Though i live in india and will buy headphones in INR only)  I want IEM which would be more fun to listen and have some punch in Bass (Not too bassy though). I do not intend IEMs that have flat...

So I've been out of the quality headphone (iem) game for awhile. I've been basically going through a lot of cheap headphones and want something that will last long and sound better. Basically I'm looking for something that will last a little longer and sound better. The most important things to...

Hi guys, new to the forums, just wanted to get some info on IEM brands and what you think would be best for my needs   I listen to rock, techno, hip-hop, R&B, alternative, indie, way-out-there music, and just about every other genre except country in my music collection.   I've owned...

I'm trying to decide between these two (or some other suggestions, like Ultrasone Pro 550, Citiscape Downtown, House of Marley Exodus) for a friend.   These are examples of music he listens to:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7XF3kry_Ck   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9H45weHwR0...

My pair of Klipsch S4i's have decided to give up on me, and I'm hesitant to purchase another pair, as I expect that flimsy cable would do the same thing again, so I'm looking at other options around this price range. Unfortunately, while I appreciate that it greatly restricts my choices, the...

As titled, with the amount of mobile/cell phones that have good mp3 players and 4 pole jack sockets as the output you'd think most manufacturers would make versions of all their earphones/iems/etc that have a microphone built in for mobile call use.. I've seen plenty of IEMs that have, but no...

My Shure SE210s have died twice and been replaced under warranty.  Now the right side has gone out and it's out of warranty and Shure wants $68 + $10 shipping to replace them with the SE215's.   A nearby store is selling the Etymotic HF3 for the exact same price = $78.  Now the decision ...