[Grayson73]

I'm a purist at heart; I want to hear what the sound mixer intended for me to hear.  Which type of IEM am I looking for?

 

[FrequencyBlue]

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I'm a purist at heart; I want to hear what the sound mixer intended for me to hear.  According to the first page categorizations, which type of IEM am I looking for?

Anything your mixer(s) use, because every headphones/IEMs sounds different from each other, you will never reach the so called "hearing what music musicians intended" unless you use the same equipment as they do- oh wait you even need same ear shape, same brain and maybe even same skull shape because people have different hearing too eh?
 
Anyway, sounds like you are up to some thing with neutral sound signature.

 

[NIVEBL]

Is MC5 hard to drive?I would like to use IP5 or IPC+HP-P1 to drive it. 

 

[189906]

The Etymotic MC5 runs great on my Sansa Clip+, I tried using it with an amp but I haven't noticed any improvements in sound when amping it.
 

 

[vwinter]

Hey Joker, which of the Ety Kids models did you like, the 3 or the 5?

My friend is looking for a model with good clarity and decent soundstage for about $35. The Ety Kids 5 is there which is why I ask. Is there anything you can recommend that is easy to purchase in the US pretty quickly?

Thanks

 

[daleb]

What would be the best IEMs for isolation and  comfort under $50? I have never had a pair of IEMs not cause very strong pain from the build up of pressure (both in air pressure to the ear drums and pressure to the outer walls), and they never isolate as much as I want. Sounds actually secondary to all that, but I don't want a painful sound quality if I can... so neutral or laid-back, something to relax to.

 

[InRainbows]

Does anyone know if these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005EM9KRI/ref=pd_aw_sbs_cps_1?pi=SL500_SS115 are the same as the vsonic gr02 silver that were recently added to this thread? If not what are they?!

 

[ljokerl]

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I'm a purist at heart; I want to hear what the sound mixer intended for me to hear.  Which type of IEM am I looking for?

 
 
Probably something balanced to introduce the least coloration. Etymotic would be a good start.
 
 
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Is MC5 hard to drive?I would like to use IP5 or IPC+HP-P1 to drive it. 

 
 
No, not really. A portable device should be okay without an amp.  
 
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Hey Joker, which of the Ety Kids models did you like, the 3 or the 5?

My friend is looking for a model with good clarity and decent soundstage for about $35. The Ety Kids 5 is there which is why I ask. Is there anything you can recommend that is easy to purchase in the US pretty quickly?

Thanks

 
I’m pretty sure the 3 and 5 are the same except for the mic/remote, same as with the HF3/HF5. I can’t say much about the soundstage since I don’t have a pair here but the clarity is great for the price.

I think the VSonic VC02 is available on amazon now as well so that would be another option.
 
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What would be the best IEMs for isolation and  comfort under $50? I have never had a pair of IEMs not cause very strong pain from the build up of pressure (both in air pressure to the ear drums and pressure to the outer walls), and they never isolate as much as I want. Sounds actually secondary to all that, but I don't want a painful sound quality if I can... so neutral or laid-back, something to relax to.

 
Comfort is quite subjective but I would go for something sealed with foam tips. If you can’t tolerate a deep insertion, maybe something like a UE500 - it's been hovering at $30 or so on amazon and already comes with some Complys.
 
 
 
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Does anyone know if these http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005EM9KRI/ref=pd_aw_sbs_cps_1?pi=SL500_SS115 are the same as the vsonic gr02 silver that were recently added to this thread? If not what are they?!

 
 
No. The Silver is a different color and has a different diameter nozzle.

 

[goldtuba]

i just wanted to give you another thank you post for all of your hard work for this thread.  because of you, i've bought a hifiman re262 and an meelec 6.  with your combined review with DavidMahler's flagship reviews i also got a pair of westone 4's.  no questions here, just wanted to say thank you

 

[vwinter]

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I’m pretty sure the 3 and 5 are the same except for the mic/remote, same as with the HF3/HF5. I can’t say much about the soundstage since I don’t have a pair here but the clarity is great for the price.

I think the VSonic VC02 is available on amazon now as well so that would be another option.
 

 
The VC02 were my "on the other hand" thought but she is unfortunately firm with the $35 lol. I just need to get her past the cute box that says Kids on it when we go to the store. Thanks!

 

[NIVEBL]

Is MC5 made in U.S.A?

 

[higbvuyb]

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Is MC5 made in U.S.A?

"Assembled in China" on the box.

 

[ljokerl]

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i just wanted to give you another thank you post for all of your hard work for this thread.  because of you, i've bought a hifiman re262 and an meelec 6.  with your combined review with DavidMahler's flagship reviews i also got a pair of westone 4's.  no questions here, just wanted to say thank you

 
Thanks, glad it's been useful 

 
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The VC02 were my "on the other hand" thought but she is unfortunately firm with the $35 lol. I just need to get her past the cute box that says Kids on it when we go to the store. Thanks!

 
It is an Etymotic product and I think it's oriented towards the concerned parents more so than the kids so hopefully not too cutesy...

 

[Niyologist]

I'm getting my MEElectronics M-DUO by Tuesday. I'll probably have a full review by Thursday. 

 

[bhima]

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I'm getting my MEElectronics M-DUO by Tuesday. I'll probably have a full review by Thursday. 

Right on, those Duo's look like the nicest of the Corecool v2 IEM variants that have been popping up here on head-fi. I'm interested to see how they stack up.