This time, bought shortly before departure, I was disappointed at first: it simply lacked the bass. One of the other reviews gave me now the decisive tip:
The foam pad must be used to hear the bass!
(At my previous MX5ern this was not the case!)
Pros:
- Very balanced sound for Pop, Trance, Techno. Not dull, not mushy, not screaming - just balanced but not boring.
- Proven and practical in-line volume control.
- Comfortable and firm seating at least while walking, sitting and cycling.
Cons:
- The cable is thin and rubberized which very difficult untangling the cable. With the non-rubberized cord that went much easier.
- Foam pad must be necessarily used to get a decent bass. They can fall off or become dirty.
I can therefore recommend the MX5er continue!