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Etymotic MC-5
8.2 out of 10

Etymotic MC-5

Etymotic MC-5 The Etymotic MC-5 earphone (which retails at Read more

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Overall 8
8.0

Etymotic mc5 Earphones

Wired
12 November 2011
  • Excerpt: I thought the rubber tips could have been softer, but that’s a matter of preference. My only real complaint is the lack of a remote or a microphone at the $60-70 price...
  • Pros: Simply awesome sound. Thin, Kevlar-reinforced cable doesn’t tangle easily. Uses replaceable filters to keep the wax out — tools and extra filters are included. 32dB to...
  • Cons: Mic/remote is an extra $20. Rubber mushroom tips are stiff and can be uncomfortable. Not made for Gigantor-eared specimens.
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Overall 9
9.0

Expert Review

Top Review Shop
2 November 2010
  • Pros: Stellar noise isolation; solid build quality; very clear, detailed, balanced, and accurate sound.
  • Cons: Deep-insertion form factor takes getting used to; neutral and balanced sound won’t appeal to everyone.
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Entry level in-ears that punch far above their weight.

headphoneinfo.com
1 October 2010
  • Conclusion: There isn't much to say about the Etymotic Research mc5 headphones. While they're not perfect, they squeeze a lot of audio quality into an $80 package.
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Overall 6
6.0

Etymotic Research MC5 Earphones

TrustedReviews
9 February 2012
  • Summary: Etymotic introduces a new entry-level model, and promises better bass response. Do they deliver?
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Overall 8
8.0

Etymotic Research MC5

What Hi-Fi?
27 June 2011
  • Excerpt: Etymotic provides a smorgasbord of eartips with the MC5s to help ensure the perfect fit. And, if you want the snuggest placement possible, there's even an optional...
  • Pros: Energetic sound, optional custom-fitting service
  • Cons: A little bass-light
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Overall 6
6.0

Etymotic Research MC5 review

expertreviews.co.uk
22 July 2010
  • Conclusion: The MC5 earphones sound generally well-balanced, but their noise isolation isn't as effective as we hoped.
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Expert Review

StereoHead
1 March 2012
  • Summary: Безупречная ритмичность и чистый средний диапазон делают звучание инструментов и голоса певца еще более захватывающим.
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MC5

kopfhoerer.com
26 April 2011
  • Excerpt: Die In Ears kommen mit einem „klinischen” Sound daher, dass heißt, Bässe im Überfluss oder krachende Gitarren-Riffs findet man nicht.
  • Pros: Erstklassige Verarbeitung, Große Farbvielfalt verfügbar
  • Cons: Bassarmer Sound, Lieferumfang zu klein, Mikrofon fehlt, Fernbedienung nicht vorhanden
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