Name: MC3
Brand: Etymotic
SKU: 72333
Rating: 4.2 (38 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

three styles provide a good seal and above-average isolation
The remote is relatively easy to operate
overall detail and balance impressive

MC5 is definitely not for the treble-sensitive
bass frequencies sound a bit too quiet for my tastes
lack bass and sound thin compared

Impedance: 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 100 dB
Frequency range: 20, 15000 Hz
Sound output: Stereo
Style: In-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Etymotic MC3 - Pros & Cons

three styles provide a good seal and above-average isolation
The remote is relatively easy to operate
overall detail and balance impressive
The design is clean and attractive
better detail and sound more relaxed and natural overall
Polished Performer
Call quality was great on the receiving end
Nice price given excellent sound quality
extremely detailed and well-written and your site
is well-built
well-packaged
Audio is precise
perfect and very accurate
The audio is vibrant and the clarity is very impressive on tracks that are well

MC5 is definitely not for the treble-sensitive
bass frequencies sound a bit too quiet for my tastes
lack bass and sound thin compared
headphones greatly exaggerate bass
lack of bass impact to be occasionally frustrating
somewhat large and cumbersome compared to an MC5
slightly boring
slightly inept at conveying energy and excitement
The bass was slightly lacking being overpowered by higher frequencies
replaceable if earwax build-up becomes a problem
Controls are awkwardly placed on cable
earphones could not be described as low cost
sound cheap
the placement on the cable is awkward
lack bass
poor flat
dull audio

Etymotic MC3 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	8 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	16 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω

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Etymotic MC3 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	In-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Neodymium

Impedance	16.0 Ω
Sensitivity	100.0 dB
Frequency range	20 - 15000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	0.31 in

Cable length	1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	no
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	120.0 mW

Colour of product	Black Blue Green Red
Attachment type	Ear canal

Microphone sensitivity	120.0 dB

Buttons	Volume
Carrying case	yes

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Etymotic MC3 Etymotic - Editorial Reviews (3)

4.3

Based on 3 reviews

The Headphone List

Published: 05.06.2013

Etymotic Research MC5 / MC2 / MC3 Review | The Headphone List

The Etymotic Research MC5 is a capable dynamic-driver earphone from a company that doesn’t normally do dynamic drivers.

PCMag UK

Published: 07.06.2011

Etymotic mc3

4.0

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Etymotic MC3 Etymotic Research mc3 Headset + Earphones

Macworld

Published: 11.11.2010

Etymotic Research mc3 Headset + Earphones

4.5

Etymotic Research's mc3 offers great detail that will immerse you in your music for hours. Bassheads should steer clear, thanks to a lack of bass impact, but the mc3 has become my go-to headset, and the option to get custom eartips for the relatively low price of $100 is compelling.