[TheRH]

Hello,
 
I was looking on headphone.com and saw that Etymotic MC5's. Has anyone tried these? If so what do you think about them?
 
Thanks,
RH

 

[nc8000]

Try search, there are several threads about them

 

[stevenswall]

Here is my Review
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/etymotic-mc5/reviews#3898

 

[TheRH]

Hmm. a good review. Any idea how they would compare to Klipsch S4's? I am debating on getting something simular in price ($80). I need to IEM's for wroking out and the Nu Force Ne-6's are just not comfortable or stay in during working out.

 

[ChicagoPhil]

^ I'm curious about the comparison as well, as I'm currently testing the S4i with a 3rd gen Shuffle for the gym.  My first impression is that what might be a bit too much lower end coloration while at home is the preferred signature for the gym. 

 

[Fierce1979]

Quote:

Hmm. a good review. Any idea how they would compare to Klipsch S4's? I am debating on getting something simular in price ($80). I need to IEM's for wroking out and the Nu Force Ne-6's are just not comfortable or stay in during working out.

I'm after exactly the same thing!
 
What are the microphonics like with these?

 

[kmhaynes]

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Hmm. a good review. Any idea how they would compare to Klipsch S4's? I am debating on getting something simular in price ($80). I need to IEM's for wroking out and the Nu Force Ne-6's are just not comfortable or stay in during working out.

The S4 is not a small phone, and depending on how tight a fit you get, you may have trouble with it moving around during active work out.
 
I don't have the MC5, but one thing about all the Ety's is combining their small size and their deep insertion with the tri-flange, they are not going to work themselves loose -- and they give you a near complete sound seal, which may be good at the gym if you are wanting to drown out any piped-in music, TVs, noise, etc.