Hey guys!   So, I've long been considering buying the MC5s, since they seem to have garnered positive reviews from just about everywhere I've looked. Including here: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/510261/totally-insane-quality-for-a-totally-insane-price-the-etymotic-mc5-mini-review  ...

Hi all,   I'm new to portable amps.   I have got Sony walkman A846 - Ety MC5. I am thinking of getting a small portable amps to improve the sound.   I'm wondering what would be good small portable amps for my need. My budget is under $200 .   I'm listening to Jazz (vocal) and...

Ok, I’m switching gears a bit compared to my other thread. I realized that to approximate sound signature (darkish, fun, laid back, spacious, reasonably detailed) of my dead UE 5Pro’s I’ll have to spend $200+ which I don’t want to.   Now after my 2nd pair of 5Pro’s are gone I’m listening to...

Hi, I need a good set of IEMs My budget is about £40. Will be used with my new HTC Desire HD and for work on company's pc (just onboard soundcard). At home I have the Sennheiser HD 595 and the Auzentech X-fi Forte soundcard, but the IEMs will rarely be used on my home pc...   I...

Hey everyone.   I currently own 2 iems. The PL30 and the Brainwavz M1. I'm loving both of them. I can't listen to the KSC-75 because of the piercing treble. Now I'm looking to upgrade for them. The most important factor for me is comfort because I sleep in them and I have small ear canals...

Hi everyone!   Phew its been a long time of the board, have been having way to much trouble with the PC and so on -.- Anyway, I've always hated my PFE's, when I first got them, the sound became low on the right side, after a week or so using them. I got a RMA, but the new pair only...

Hi,   I've been used to Shure 530s but I'm not willing to pay that much money for something where the cable fails after 9 months.   Can anyone please recommend some IEMs with a good isolating seal and fairly flat EQ. What price point could I safely start at?   I'm making do with...

Hey all, i've googled the hell out of "DIY foam plugs for IEM" and several variations on that and came up with zilch, the same with a forum search. Basically i'm just looking for a guide to make my own foam tips for my etymotic mc5, it doesn't have to be for etymotic just something that gives me...

I am looking for an accurate iem. Something that will represent my recordings the way it was meant to heard.   My budget is $200. Accuracy!   I am currently looking at the Etymotic MC5 and the Etymotic H5F.   Please any input would be appreciated. Please feel free to suggest any...

Hello All, Can anybody tell me what the differences in SQ between the Etymotic ER4P and the MC5 are?

I liked the sound on my CK7's a lot and would just get a new pair, but all else being equal, I think I'd like IEM's with a slightly bigger soundstage.   I'm looking at the Panasonic HJE900's, Brainwavz M2, Etymotic MC5 as possible replacements, though welcome other suggestions. Can anyone...

hello i made this post in another thread but got ignored so im gonna just make a thread, im kinda new to these forums (have read a lot but made very few posts), im currently looking for some new iem's so ive read some threads regarding my issue and so far it seems the best for that price are the...

I've been using Westone UM1s for a few years and they broke again so I think I'll get a new pair.   What do you recommend under $150?  I mainly listen to rock, some rap, and bits of other genres.  I'll be using them in the subway so isolation is very important.  I like a full, clear, warm...

Hey guys I'm sure you get a lot of these but I really need help finding new phones. I currently have hippo shroom ebs but I think it's time for an upgrade. Now $80 is really my limit but if the headphones are a little over (or less!) thats fine. And I don't really have a preference on whether...

I'm new to posting on the site but have been reading for a while.  I'm looking to find some budget IEM's that are strong in clarity and detail.   My background is with cheaper IEM's that have a mid bass hump and very little treble extension.  Right now I am using a pair of old Sony Fontopia...

hi guys as it says above i have a 55 pounds budget for a new set of iem to use with my iphone,at the moment i am strongly leaning towards a set of super 5 fi vi(the mic version) as im not really a bass junky and would like a set that gives my very good clarity not just bass,would most agree...

Hey All,   I just went for my ACS custom molding for my Etymotic Mc5s.  The fitting was actually very easy.  You do nothing but sit there.  That is not why I am posting here.   I am in fact posting to rave about the audiologistic that did my fittings.  If you are in the NY area, you must...

Hi all,   I'm new to the whole burn-in for IEM.   I have just bought the MC5 (ety) and read about people doing the burn-in for about 2 days.   My questions:   - When doing the burn in, what sounds is being played? is it any music with lots of bass? or is it certain sounds waves...

anyone who got both?

It's time for a replacement: I commute via subway and just had my Shure E3's finally die on me.  I need great isolation and good durability in addition to clarity and soundstage.  I also prefer to wear my headphones over/behind the ear.  My go-to cans are Grado SR60s but they're obviously too...

I have used the HF2:s for a long period of time and i realy like how they fit my ears. Now i wonder if the MC5:s are similar. The shape of the MC5:s looks quite diferent. Do they go as deep as the HF2:s?

How is the bass in the Ety's compared to the DBAs?  Is it more/less/same?  Any input on the bass of the MC5s would be appreciated.  Thanks

Hey guys, so I've had the Etymotic MC5 for almost 3 days now, and thought I should post some formal first impressions. First though, a few disclaimers: I've been on head-fi for almost a year now, but am still very much a noob in terms of experience. I have no amps, although the lab computer I do...

Hi All,   I'm in need for new pair of IEM for use at the office, the gym and on flights. I used to own a Sennheiser CX300 (which I recently lost) and want to upgrade to a better sound.   Home Set-up   I either use my Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones through a Nuforce uDAC or Athena...

Basically, im a huge sucker for deals and my budget is <100 dollars. I listen to 35 percent classical music(including orchestral works,woodwind concertos ,opera) 35 percent rock( classical + alternative) 25 percent hip hop(rap) 5 percent other( electronic, trance, metal). Basically i've narrowed...