Master & Dynamic ME05

Overview

The Master & Dynamic ME05 in-canal earphones deliver a rich, bass-forward sound signature in a stylish, luxurious design.

-- As reviewed by PCMag

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

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Last revision on September 14, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Very unique look Tangle-resistant cable
Surprisingly light given the brass build
Powerful audio performance with rich lows and sculpted highs

Reviewers Didn't Like

The look isn't going to be for everyone
Sound signature might be too bass-forward for purists iOS-only remote

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Master & Dynamic ME05 are svelte earbuds that sound as good as they look. Sound is balanced and spacious with a slightly tilted up mid-bass, making them toe-tapping fun. It’s a shame the cable produces so much noise and that there aren’t many eartips to choose from, but neither problem is a deal breaker.

By TechRadar on September 14, 2017

Generally, audio quality and fashion are polar opposites in the headphone world. I won't name names, but many of the hip and expensive brands simply can't produce audio that's representative of their price. So what can these golden headphones do?These...

By androidandme.com on January 01, 2017

I was deeply conflicted about these earphones from the moment I opened the box. The ME05s are the new in-ears from Master & Dynamic , the New York audio company that makes the amazing MH40 over-ear headphones and a few other models that also get great...

By Wired on September 09, 2016

The Master & Dynamic ME05 in-canal earphones deliver a rich, bass-forward sound signature in a stylish, luxurious design.

By PCMag on December 29, 2015

We might not be sold on the audio properties of brass in this small a size, but this is definitely a very nice sounding pair of...

By Sound Guys on November 06, 2015

Having an iPhone 7 means I had to surrender one thing I've been used to since birth, the headphone jack. Luckily Apple included an adapter so I can still enjoy a good pair of headphones when my Bluetooth headphones are charging. But when those are...

By Gear Diary on November 01, 2016

Earphones are an interesting segment when it comes to listen to audio, quality various drastically from earphones to earphones and price is the main differentiation fact for getting best quality. Usually at not so friendly consumer levels. Well this...

By booredatwork.com on October 12, 2016

But brass the M&D ME-05s are – and bold to boot. They are quite lively acoustically, but not in a hyper-resonant, bell-like way. And while I normally prefer something more sonically neutral, I found these in-ears, with their custom-tuned 8mm...

By howtospendit.ft.com on February 13, 2016

There's no doubt about it, at $199 the ME05 are not a cheap pair of earphones, but rather than chase celebrity endorsement or promise the Earth when it comes to sound quality, this New York firm has gone down a different route. The company now has a...

By androidheadlines.com on October 20, 2015

Master & Dynamic ME05

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