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Etymotic Research ER6 Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)
From: Etymotic Research Average Rating: Binding: Electronics Label: Etymotic Research Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product. Model: ER6-P
Product Description: The ER-6 Isolator earphones provide outstanding sound quality and isolation in a lightweight, compact package. And at less than half the price of ER-4 earphones, they're an incredible value. Because these earphones were designed to match the acoustic response of the open ear, their response accuracy surpasses that of all other earphones and earbuds in their class.With their 15-20 dB of isolation, the ER-6's offer more external noise reduction than any other noise-reduction earphone. Why is isolation important? By blocking out ambient sounds, you can hear the full range of today's digital recordings without having to play them at unnaturally high and potentially unsafe levels. Since you don't have to boost the volume to overcome external noise, ear-overload distortion is minimized.The ER-6 Isolator earphone system includes:5' cord with 3.5 mm stereo phone plug;2 double-flanged silicone eartips;2 foam eartips;2 replacement filters;Filter-changing tool;Shirt clip;Pouch.
Good but need to be alert about filter Have used this for more than one year. I don't have audiophile ears but feel the sound quality is excellent. Base is just fine for me. I wear these primarily during flying and the passive noise reduction works as well as active noise reduction headphones. The advantage over the latter is that I can lean my head on the side and they still work, unlike the headphones. The complaints by other users about the thin cord is not warranted. They have held up well and the pouch that came with it is very nice. The ear plugs take a little getting used to for prolonged wearing, much like breaking in a new pair of eye glasses.
My biggest complaint, and the reason why this is not 5 stars, are the filters that protect the earphone. It is easy to gunk up from ear wax. I had to change one of the filters within two months of purchasing the earphones. Etymotic provides two replacement filters and I used both within 6 months. Had to buy more filters from third party vendors and in the last 14-16 months, have used at least 6 filters total. I work in a lab and can use a dissecting microscope to clean out the ear plugs and filters, not what a typical user would do. Their instructions to rinse out the ear plugs regularly is a must. I am surprised that other users have not griped about this. My other pair is a Sennheiser CX300 and the fit is definitely better with the Etymotic, at least for my ears.
Overall, I am quite satisfied.
ER6 Outstanding! I bought these to wear while riding a motorcycle, they surpassed my expectations. During moments of silence the earphones cancel noise nearly as well as regular earplugs but once the music comes on it's crystal clear. Also, they do not move when taking off or putting on a helmet. I would definitely buy these again.
These are good headphones I am headed on a backpacking trip to Peru and I needed noise cancelling headphones that weren't going to take up much space in my pack. These are the only noise cancelling earbuds I could find with a decent review. I have been very impressed so far. I have not yet taken them on my trip, that will be in September but when I don't feel like listening to TV and my partner does, these solve the problem. I don't find them to be super comfortable but I think it's just me. I can see that the thin wires could be a failure point but I'm not really that hard on stuff so I'm hoping to get my money's worth out of them before they break.
I CAN HEAR MY HEART BEAT!!! I was looking for an isolating headphone for an 18 hour flight to the Middle East. After reading reviews I decided on the ER-6. The price was reasonable and I really didn't feel like spending the kind of money necessary for the ER4-p set.
Pretty happy with this one. The flanges take quite a bit of getting used to, but they do produce a great quality sound, especially bass, provided you insert them properly. And for all those that say the bass is crap, READ THE MANUAL!!!! If instructions are follosed, especially the wetting the tips, they do go in properly.
The cable is on the thinnish side so make sure you don't pull on the cord when trying to remove them from your ear, or you're likely to trash your headphone. They are labeled L and R, though what difference that makes in the long run I'm not sure.
For me, I am going to use the soft foam ear tip. I found them more comfortable and quite a bit easier to put in.
One of the unpleasant things about in the ear tips is the cleaning aspect. They make replaceable disposable ear tips which are easy to use. Yes, this comes with a tool for cleaning the flange tips, and you then have to wash them with soap and water. Frankly speaking that's lots of constant care if you produce lots of ear wax.
It should also be stated that these are best used when you're stationary. Don't think about using these at the gym, walking or riding a bike. Aside from the safety factor, you will hear every footstep, every rustle in the wind and, as I said in the title, you might even hear your heartbeat or breathing!!! They're that isolating.
In a nutshell, buy these for quality at a reasonable price.
I did rate that at 4/5 due to the cord material being used and because of they're not an all-purpose headphone.
Great sound... ! Durable quality questionable! A purchased an ER6i Isolator Earphones to listen to my IPOD (5G). No question about sound isolator quality!!! What is questionable here is it's durability. The problem is inside the jack, specifically the wiring. The cables in there break, apparently very easy. And this is not a common jack that can be replaced since there is where their sound technology resides. The warranty last a year, mine broke a little over a year with no frequent use (priced at $99.) Is it possible Etymotic Research Team matches price, quality, warranty period and durability of this expensive but nice product?
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