Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (White)
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Manufacturer: Etymotic ResearchModel: ER6I
Color: White
Product features:
- Use with MP3, CD, DVD players and personal computers
- Lightweight, compact, fits in your pocket; no battery required
- Highest noise isolation (15 to 35dB)
- Frequency range of 50 Hz - 16 kHz
- Includes ER-6i earphones, cord with stereo plug, one pair two-flange eartips, one pair foam eartips, two replacement filters, filter changing tool, shirt clip, and pouch.
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Customer Review: Great Sound, Support, Price, just not well designed for portability.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned a number of portable devices over the years, and am on my 5th IPOD. (All still working) I've purchased many different headphones of different designs, styles, manufacturers, and wide array of price points. These are by far my favorite sounding earphones to date.
Many people have commented on the bass, and admittedly, I'm not a bass head. I've been a rock and roller attending hundreds of concerts over the years. (I just joined AARP the same month I went to see Petty and CSN&Y and on my way to see The Who next. I've stood on the field level during the last Pink Floyd tour while the speakers were actually blowing us backward they were so loud and bass filled. I've also had the luck of seeing Jimi, Janice, Zepplin, Tull, U2 and countless others) This has led to my beginning to lose my "highs". Therefore, bass is not an issue for me.
I spend an awful lot of time writing at my computer and doing research in loud environments, so the noise isolating feature is very important to me. I've owned noise canceling headphones, but the battery packs reduce mobility, and require carrying batteries when you travel. These earphones do the job nicely, without any bulk, and allow you to lower your volume thus increase your IPOD's playing time.
I've toned down my music taste a little over the decades, and find myself enjoying Mark Knopfler's rich bluesy style over the hard rocking sounds of my youth, however, early Clapton live boots, and The Who live stille rock my world. Remastered releases of my youthful favorites still draw me to that old time rock and roll. The ER6i transmit the sound equaly as well regardless of who or what style I'm listening to. I've invested in the silicon triple flange ear pieces as I've smaller ear canals and these fit much better for me. You will need to try out the spongy foam or the silicon for your own ear's shape.
My main complaint is the silicon triple flange go deeply into the ear canal and due to the thinness of the wires, you must be careful when removing the earphones. Do not grab them by the thin wires to remove them, or you will start to experience what other reviewers have mentioned, an intermittent cutting out of sound in one ear or the other. This design flaw, the thinness of the of the wires,is a design flaw I find fault with in regards to the ER6i. For to get the full effect from the sound, you must firmly insert the ear piece, but removing them can be difficult, especially if you have thick stubby fingers as I do.
Etymotic's instructions tell you that if you purchase the earphones from another seller, you must register your Er6i on their website, under "warranty registration" within 90 days of purchase to receive the full year warranty. You will find yourself unable to locate this section on their website. However, a call to Etymotic's toll free number will get you in touch with some very helpful staff eagerly willing to resolve your problem without any proof of purchase date. I know this because after suffering with the intermittent cutting in and out of my left earphone, (it's the one I would remove when someone wanted to speak with me) my right earphone finally went out completely. I called the toll free number, explained I hadn't registered the ERI6 prior to the expiration of the 90 days. I was told I couldn't because this feature was not enabled. The staff member was apologetic, and without any argument at all, I was given an RMA number, no questions asked or proof of purchase date requested or required. I expect a replacement pair within the next ten days. This was very impressive to me in this day and age. I've read from some reviewers that SHURE does not have good customer support, though I can't personally attest to that. I had considered replacing the ERI6 with a pair of SHURE E3's but after dealing with Etymotic, I've decided to stay with them for the time being.
Oh, initially, when I first purchased my ERI6, I was so impressed with the sound that when I saw them on sale for $80 with free shipping, I purchased a second pair. (I was going to be selling them on Ebay and going with the SHURE E3 after the right ear went out, but I'm glad I didn't. I will be using my second "spare" pair, while waiting for the replacement from Etymotic.
My advice, these are great sounding earphones and at what you can find them priced for through Froogle, they are also the best priced quality earphones for the money. I can live with their design flaw of thin wires knowing Etymotic stands behind their product. A rare feat these days. Also, the customer support person spoke English, and actually lived in this country. Another bonus.
Also of note, some people have complained about the length of the cord. When I bought my second IPOD, I found a company out of Australia that sold a cord wrap. They've since been bought out and are easily located under the name "Sumajin SmartWrap". They come in many different colors.
An update on the replacement pair: Sure enough, customer service came through for me. They sent me a new pair and this is hard for me to believe, but I think they sound better than the first pair I sent in for repair. (though this might be because of a difference in the 2nd generation Nano?)
I did use my Shure E3's for a while and thought the sound was superior on those compared to the Etyomics. Now, I'm not so certain. With the Nano the thinner cord of the ER6i is a definite plus over the Shure E3's. And the difference in price certainly make the ER6i a better deal.
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