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Etymotic Isolator™ ER-6i Headphones
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Etymotic Isolator™ ER-6i Headphones

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  • Design: Ear Buds
  • Usage: Consumer
  • Connectivity: Cable
  • Sound Mode: Stereo
  • Compatibility: Personal Audio
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Exceptional earphones - ER-6i's provide the best sound for mid-priced Canalphones

bytanalasta Aug 29, 2005
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Awesome sound quality and accuracy. Great canalphones for $US150 or A$200. Available...
Cons Fidelity not up to ER-4S or Shure E4c. Expensive for the casual listener
Recommended it? Yes

I've had many earphones over the years, from the humble Sennheiser MX400's and Sony EX71's to the more expensive Etymotics.

But I've been wanting a pair of earphones I can travel with - not a $400 pair but something a little bit cheaper but still sounds exceptional. That's where the... Read full review »

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ER-6i Excellent Noise Isolation, Wonderful Sound

bykm21 Mar 1, 2005
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Amazing - you'll enjoy music and movies on an airplane.
Cons Got to clean them sometimes, slight discomfort.
Recommended it? Yes

The ER-6i is a newer version of the ER-6. It comes in white (to match your iPod), offers more sound isolation (3 rubber rings instead of two) and has slightly higher bass response than the 6.

I have a pair of Sennheiser noise canceling headphones which work wonderfully. But on a noisy... Read full review »

24

Sound and Silence...How to hear Mozart at a Rock Concert

byumisenyamasen Mar 13, 2006
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Compact, excellent noise isolation, very good sound quality.
Cons In-ear design not for everyone, a little delicate.
Recommended it? Yes

Etymotic Research ER-6i "isolator" earphones are in-canal, "earplug" type headphones. They are intended for the high-quality reproduction of music while blocking out background sounds in noisy environments. Without going any farther, I can say that they are effective on both accounts, but perhaps... Read full review »

48

Not The Best For Everybody...But Still Great

byderek_ween Nov 20, 2005
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Noise isolation, clear sound, perfect cord length, good looks
Cons Requires determination to insert properly; value not there for everybody.
Recommended it? Yes

Ever been in that awkward social situation where somebody wants to "share" an earbud with you so that you can both hear something? I often wonder what exactly makes that so uncomfortable. Is it the idea of intermingling ear-wax? Probably. But another facet of it is the fact that in-ear headphones... Read full review »

26

Attenuation is the word

byteleplayer75 Jun 19, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Sound, comfort, durability, fit, bass
Cons None yet
Recommended it? Yes

I've owned my 6i's for about 5 months now. I use them all day, every day at work with my Creative Zen Touch. I do like these very much. They're my first pair of in-canal headphones (IEMs, or In-Ear-Monitors).

The first thing that struck me was the attenuation. Once the music comes on, you... Read full review »

6

Growing on me!

bybytemaster Jul 12, 2005
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great isolation, amazing resolution, super portable
Cons Not as satisfying/real as "big" headphone sound, can distort, hard to fit, look...
Recommended it? Yes

Having only read positive reviews of these headphones, I had to give them a try. When I got them out of the package, I had great expectations. However, my first impressions were very disappointing.

First impressions :(

The the ear tips that ship on the phones were too loose or... Read full review »

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I am satisfied; give 'em a try

byimnotimo Nov 29, 2006
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros great sound clarity, light weight, only as good as the sound source
Cons expensive, thin cord feels flimsy, cord noise, sound only as good as the sound source
Recommended it? Yes

I bought my Etymotic research er6i's about a year ago. I use them pretty frequently and I like them. They block ambient sound well and they are lightweight. Take a little amount of time to get used to. Apparently in some countries they come with a nicer hardcase, but when I got mine they came in... Read full review »

73

Not just for iPods

bygozumm Jun 17, 2005
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Superb sonics, small package, complete kit, lightweight
Cons Price, getting used to its in ear location, cleaning, learning curve to insert properly
Recommended it? Yes

[ After over 3 weeks, I'm in love with these phones. I've gotten used to wearing them, I forget they are there. I'm now sensitized to the nuances of its quality, I can clearly hear the effects of lesser quality phones quickly. I now value them so highly, I treat them like glass, so its been very... Read full review »

58

Oooh the fancy earphones

byblakdogg Jan 24, 2009
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Sound quality.
Cons Difficult to use.<br>Kinda pricey.
Recommended it? Yes

What you should take away from this review.
The ER-6i is in a different class from most cheap headphones. If your headphones normally cost U$20 or less, these have much better sound. Once you try the ER-6i, you will not be able to enjoy cheap headphones.

Ease of Use
The ER-6i comes... Read full review »

1

Best Headphones I Have Used

bybcarp22 May 7, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Excellent sound quality, comfort, and noise isolation. The best.
Cons Expensive, delicate, and easier to get dirty than standard headphones.
Recommended it? Yes

Sound Quality: I received these as a gift and was told that the sound reproduction and quality was amazing. I soon tried these and had to agree. These are one of the best headphones I have used as far as sound quality.

Comfort: I frequently travel, and use my iPod on longer flights. Not... Read full review »

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