Anyone have any thoughts or insight on these?

These are listed as "the replacement" for our favorite extreme noise cancelling Etymotic ER-6i plugs, and i need a set of ear buds. I broke mine and they were white and looking dirty/crappy anyway.

I've extensively used both the ER4s and the ER-6i for many years now. They are easily the best noise canceling earbuds I've ever owned. They do an effective job of blocking harmful outside noise while providing a listening experience that even the most critical audiophile couldn't complain about. They also fit inside my helmet nicely! So, if the MC5 is anything like it's predecessors they'll be just as amazing.

I've extensively used both the ER4s and the ER-6i for many years now. They are easily the best noise canceling earbuds I've ever owned. They do an effective job of blocking harmful outside noise while providing a listening experience that even the most critical audiophile couldn't complain about. They also fit inside my helmet nicely! So, if the MC5 is anything like it's predecessors they'll be just as amazing.

Thanks, thats what I'm thinkin' too

I have a pair of Audio-Technica ear buds.  They're similar to the Etymotics, but I like them a little better because they sit flush with the ear.  This keeps me from knocking them out when I'm putting the helmet on.  You can also wear them with the cord in front of the ear or behind.  These things sound fabulous.  I thought they were crap when I first got them, but I realized I didn't have them inserted into my ear all the way.  Once that was done....

http://www.audio-technica.com/cgi-bin/product_search/headphones/headphones.pl?select_3=Portable%20Headphones

I can't remember which ones mine are.  I can look at the model number when I get home if you're interested.  I believe they ran about $250 a few years ago.

...I believe they ran about $250 a few years ago.

  Holy sticker shock Batman...new helmet, seat mod, half way to pipes, but earbuds/ phones???

Guess that is a little expensive compared to the $90 for the others.  I had a $100 pair of Shure that weren't bad, but they fell out all the time and got uncomfortable.  I decided to upgrade and I picked these mostly because of the fact that they sat flush with my ear.  They sound great on any bike at any speed. 

And besides, who needs all that other stuff??   

Holy sticker shock Batman...new helmet, seat mod, half way to pipes, but earbuds/ phones???

The Etymotic ER-4P set that I'm using now were in the area of $270. Well worth it for everyday use?

thanks guys

yea I really want a cheap set of plugs mainly focusing on high noise isolation I can beat the $#%^ out of rain/shine/etc on my upcoming cross country excursion. I'm still leaning towards the $70 MC5's

Panasonic makes a passive noise reduction earbud for about $25.
They work quite well.
Purchased mine at Staples (Office Depot) in Canada.

I don't recall the model number, but the earpiece is made of foam you have to roll just like the foam in-ear hearing protectors.
They have a very short profile which is ideal for inside the helmet.

I've been using noise isolating in-ear monitors for 6 years now while riding.  The Etymotics are good.  The Shure E series isn't bad.  But both hurt my ears after using them for 5 or 6 days in a row.

However the S-PLUG does not hurt.  It has excellent noise isolation and sound quality.  The S-PLUG has absolutely the lowest profile of ANY of the in-ear noise isolation monitors.   They cost $150.

http://plugup.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9&zenid=2727b019a893cdee62e4f69ff4a5d94a

They look like they would stick out too much to put a helmet on.

I'll stick with the 10 dollar Skullcandy earphones that have a lifetime warranty. They sound just fine, and block an amazing amount of noise for something that cheap.

I think my ER6's were about $70 on Amazon when I got them.  You can usually get things like that for a lot better price than retail through Amazon.  Those look like they stick out about as far as the ER6 and I have no issues whatsoever with them contacting the helmet.

The only real grip I have is that as the rubber ear grommets wear, they tend to pull out of the earplugs and get stuck in your head.  I have an extraction tool I fashioned from a paper clip in the event of those occurrences.

I've tried everything mentioned so far and have just switched to these.
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/sport-earbuds-headphones-sennheiser-adidas-running-workouts-gym-fitness_504603

By far the most comfortable for MY ear. Almost flush with my ear with excellent sound quality and noise cancelling. Wore them for about three hours and didn't even feel them with the helmet on.

i haven't had probs with any plugs sticking out too far to put my helmet on. sometimes I have to adjust but thats rare

I had Shures and liked them but after losing them after having them for three years, I got the ER6s and love them. They fit much better under the helmet, block sound as well and are more comfortable. I was ordering custom earpieces for the Shures and planned on getting them for the ER6s but after using them on trips they haven't bothered me so I haven't got the custom molded ones yet.

As for using Skullcandy earphones, I would recommend getting something that blocks more sound if you want to retain your hearing longer. The Skullcandy earphones and others like them don't block enough sound to protect your ears. You will also end up turning the volume up on your music so you can hear them better further aggravating the problem. With the ER6s or the Shures you won't have to turn the volume up as much in order to hear your music or audiobook.