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Etymotic HD-5 in-ear headphones: safe sun bunny music

Here comes the feast! Just need to find some yellow pants, a red nose, and a checkered cap. I already have the cheerful yellow ears. And don’t let their simple “candy” look confuse you – these are the new in-canal

Etymotic headphones. A model from the Safety series i.e. safe from the hotly beloved brand. Once I close my eyes the festivities subside, because I hear nothing else, when I am immersed in music. Deep and detached listening today

Etymotic HD-5

. I invite!

Thank you online store mycroft.su for providing a listening sample.

Etymotic HD-5 In-Canal Headphones

Etymotic HD-5 In-Canal Headphones

Etymotic HD-5 In-Canal Headphones

Specifications

Type of headphones:

in-channel in-ear

Transducer Type:

Dynamic/Neodymium magnet

Diaphragm diameter:

6 mm

The range of playable frequencies:

20-15000 Hz

Impedance:

300 Ohm

Type of attachment:

without attachment

Headphone jack:

mini jack 3.5 mm

Connection:

with wire

Cable length

1.2 m

Set:

interchangeable ear cushions 5 pairs, pouch, clothespin

Etymotic HD-5 in-ear headphones

Etymotic HD-5 in-ear headphones

Appearance, package and ergonomics

This time the celebration started with the packaging: white background, Etymotic brand, “Safety”, and, like sunny bunnies, the yellow ears cheerfully fly around. Yes, their color is carefree, bright, fluorescent like this. Material – plastic. Sleek, with iridescence, well, just like a lollipop! They look somehow childish, nice, like a toy. The cable is black, rubberized, 1.2 m, jack 3.5 mm angled.

The “lollipops” come with interchangeable ear cushions – five pairs, and a black headphone case. The fit is cable-down, with a “twist” into the ear canal. But unlike the older model – Etymotic ER4SR, the “rule of the drill” is not very rigid, because the new items are not as deep. The dynamic emitter does not react so nervously to the screwing in process. Easy enough to comfortably fit the headphones in your earbuds. And play music!

The high impedance in this model is balanced by good noise isolation, which partially compensates for some lack of volume for audiophiles. Remember the “Safety” on the packaging? No lie: the impedance in the HD-5 is 300 ohms. This means that a smartphone and a mid-range player will not yell in your ear. Good sound, of course, will remain, but with muted volume. And with the growth of the source and the amplifier, the ears gain power of sound not in a childish way. If you prefer the best in music, put in the “sun bunnies” and listen, but take care. And we get to the main thing, the sound!

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Sound

The listening was done with MyST DAC 1866OCU V.2, Lotoo paw Gold, Sony PCM-D100, Hifiman HM-601, QLS QA-360. With all sources headphones played at the appropriate level, but the best result they showed in combination with Lotoo paw Gold and stationary MyST DAC 1866OCU. Although quite good, as Kudrin in Butman, they played even with my smartphone, though, high impedance did not give to add volume, and wanted to. In short, Butman is better to perform with another drummer, and the “sun bunnies” HD-5 will be especially good with a more brutal source.

The sound of Etymotic HD-5 is as neutral as possible without any obvious peaks and dips along the whole AFC. Sometimes they don’t have enough bass. No, they are not few, the bass is pretty tight, punchy and fast, but I would add HD-5 massiveness and density in some places. Otherwise all good and above all praise. And if you pay attention to their price..

In the genres their horse – instrumental music, jazz, blues and traditional old-school rock. Playback is great. Heavier genres may lack the pressure, punch and mass. Although someone will like it very much, but for some people it is an amateur. I’m using Korn now and it was enough for me. It’s just great! I liked the electronics too. It might be a bit too bland for some, but it’s honest!

Particularly pleasing is the overall smoothness and detail of the sound. The musical canvas is drawn in great detail, each sound is clearly delineated in space. Etymotic HD-5 are happy with their good resolution and speed, I can’t even believe that there is a dynamic driver inside those yellow and tiny ears.

The bass is fast, solid and smooth, and in some tunes it is lacking in quantity, but in quality it would be the envy of the most high-profile models. But this model will definitely not suit bassheads.

The midrange is flat, very detailed, smooth, it stands out a little, but it’s done qualitatively, in the spirit of the older models. Cool!

The tweeters are not too much or too little, in my opinion they are exactly as much as they should be. They do not annoy you, they do not ring too much, but I do not feel their lack. Maybe there is a little coloration in this area, but it is not pronounced and you can hear it without irritation.

Conclusion

Well? Cool ears. To tell you the truth, I didn’t expect them to be so smart. A pleasing product in every way. The only drawback of the new Etymotic model is the high impedance. Yeah, they’re a little tight on the rocking. But, like in the commercials: “Johnson & Johnson takes care of us and our health …”. Well the price is asking for it, buy it! Etymotic HD-5 you can buy in America for about 3 700 Dollars. Can you find something cheaper??

Sound, price, set.

High impedance. Ideally they need a good amplifier.

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Comments: 3
  1. Delaney

    How do the Etymotic HD-5 in-ear headphones provide a safe listening experience for music lovers who enjoy spending time under the sun?

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  2. Layla Foster

    Can anyone clarify if the Etymotic HD-5 in-ear headphones are safe for use during sunbathing or outdoor activities?

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    1. Rhiannon

      Yes, the Etymotic HD-5 in-ear headphones are safe for use during sunbathing or outdoor activities. These headphones are designed to provide high-quality sound while also incorporating noise isolation technology to reduce external sound interference. As long as you take the necessary precautions to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays and other outdoor hazards, using these headphones should not pose any additional risks. However, it’s always recommended to refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines for specific usage instructions and safety precautions.

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