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Etymotic MC5

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3.9
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User ratings:
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
7
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3.5 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
40 %
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Pros

  • extremely detailed and well-written and your site
  • Polished Performer
  • is well-built

Cons

  • the rubber tips could have been softer
  • somewhat large and cumbersome compared to an MC5
  • MC5 is definitely not for the treble-sensitive

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • 20, 15000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Etymotic MC5 - Pros & Cons

Etymotic MC5

Pros

  • extremely detailed and well-written and your site
  • Polished Performer
  • is well-built
  • well-packaged
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • the rubber tips could have been softer
  • somewhat large and cumbersome compared to an MC5
  • MC5 is definitely not for the treble-sensitive
  • slightly boring
  • slightly inept at conveying energy and excitement
  • lack of a remote or a microphone at the $60-70 price point
  • not be well-known among the general public
  • Rubber mushroom tips are stiff and can be uncomfortable

Etymotic MC5 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
8 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
16 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω

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Etymotic MC5 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 15000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.31 in
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity120.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableno

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Etymotic MC5 Etymotic - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.5
Based on 7 reviews
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Etymotic MC5 Review: Etymotic mc5
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WIRED
Published: 12.11.2011
Review: Etymotic mc5
4.0

The Etymotic name may not be well-known among the general public, but to earphone snobs, it's as familiar as the names of their children and spouses. The company built its reputation on its excellent pro-level in-ear monitors, which cost hundreds of dollars. But with the mc5 in-ear headphones, Etymotic has produced a much more affordable IEM that's equally impressive.

Etymotic MC5 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 30.01.2012
Home review
4.0

In-ears with slightly leaner sound than rivals

Etymotic MC5 [Review] Etymotic mc5 | Nasi Lemak Tech
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Nasi Lemak Tech
Published: 07.08.2014
[Review] Etymotic mc5 | Nasi Lemak Tech

Etymotic mc5! It's quite a different piece of audio device that we all come to expect. Come and see what we have to say about it!

Etymotic MC5 Etymotic Research MC5 Earphones
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 16.08.2010
Etymotic Research MC5 Earphones
3.0

Etymotic introduces a new-entry level model. Do they deliver?

Etymotic MC5 Etymotic MC5 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 22.07.2010
Etymotic MC5 review
3.0

The MC5 earphones sound generally well-balanced, but their noise isolation isn't as effective as we hoped.

Etymotic MC5 Etymotic mc5 headphones
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Pocket-lint
Published: 09.07.2010
Etymotic mc5 headphones
3.5

The mc5 might feature better tech than the hf2s, but while they are good, it's no cigar

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

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