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Anyone who’s ever bought an iPod knows that Apple’s own headphones aren’t exactly, how should we put this, audiophile quality. Etymotic Research, though, have filled the pro-earphone-shaped hole with a pair of cracking noise-isolating buds for your iPh...
Noiseisolation works a treat. Sound quality's excellent.
They're expensive. Not compatible with all MP3 players.
Bin your iPhone's headphones and get some Etymotic hf2s. At £100 they're pure indulgence for your ears...
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Tiny, lightweight headphones with a 'push-to-talk' button which means you can listen to music on your phone without missing calls sound like a fine proposition. And if you're prepared to double the money you spend (the standard-fit headphones cost £90)...
Excellent fit, balanced sound...
You can get better performance for this sort of money...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2012-03-08 14:17:06
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The Etymotic hf2s are a noise-isolating (up to 42dB) stereo headset for Apple iPhones. Frequency response is 20Hz to 16 kHz and weight is just 37g. An in-line microphone allows the hf2 to be used as a hands-free headset, and a multi-function button con...
While Apple is a world leader at touch technology, user interfaces and slick design, its headphone division must consist of a tone-deaf chimp managing a couple of lazy orang-utans. There’s no such monkey business at Etymotic Research, whose lab-coat...
As long as you’re happy delving into the inner reaches of your ear canal in search of sound quality, there’s little to rival these Etymotics. Be warned, however, that the headset isn’t compatible with many MP3 players and mobile phones &...
Expensive but probably the best single upgrade you can make to your iPhone in terms of both call and sound quality. Not such a great bargain for owners of other phones and MP3 players.Etymotic hf2 is tagged with Etymotic hf2, Etymotic and headphones. S...
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Round-up One of the reasons that noise-cancelling headphones tend to be so expensive is that they use sophisticated electronics to generate their own sound waves that can cancel out background noise such as the drone of an aircraft engine. Noise-isolat...
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The Etymotic hf2 earphones ship with a range of eartips that we found easy to remove and refit using the tools provided. They also come with a storage pouch that can easily hold the earphones and their 4ft-long cable. The microphone sits close to your...
Comfortable, great sound, good send/receive unit, very light...
Large-looking earbuds can be off-putting, bass is a little lightweight...
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Etymotic Researchs hf2 passive noise-cancelling earplugs have an in-line remote that can be used to pause songs and change tracks on the latest iPod Nano. It can also answer calls on the iPhone, the BlackBerry and some music phones. Theres only on...
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On the back of the release of the iPhone, headphones with a built-in microphone are becoming increasingly popular, so Etymotic enters the market with its effort, the £99 Etymotic hf2. And although they work with any iPod or music player, the Etymoti...
A phenomenal set of earphones. While the Etymotic hf2 is at the top end of our pricing comfort zone, we believe they deliver the kind of sound reproduction you could pay a lot more for. We also found them to be among the most comfortable in-ear headph...
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IEMs are catching on in a more mainstream way. Etymotic hf2 earphones – a good upmarket model – adapted with personalised ear “sleeves” won this year's Macworld iPhone Accessory Award and now Apple stores are selling these with a voucher that refers you t...
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Before seeking out a few companies to find the best Android-friendly headphones around, I had never heard of Etymotic Research. Apparently, they've been around quite a while - since 1983, actually, and were among the first companies to market in-ear he...
At $100 street price ($179 MSRP), the Etymotic hf2's are hard to go wrong with, unless you can't stand the way they feel in your ears, or you're looking for earbuds that really bump, not sing. In fact, I'd say their fidelity puts them on the level of s...
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A high quality of audio call is experienced. It is light weight and fits well. The design is simple and handy with a built in mic for receiving audio calls.The music devotion is not good. There is no adapter with the package and does not work with all...
The headset and earphones are designed especially for Apple’s iPhone. Complete noise isolation can be guaranteed like other Etymotic products. The voice is clear.– See More Images and Product Detail on This Product Page...
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Close-up of the Etymotic HF2 buds and controller. The black button on the controller is the pause/play/answer/skip button. This button is raised up and very easy to find by touch. The white spot is the microphone. The barrels...
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gadgetmac.com Updated:
2012-03-08 14:17:05
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The HF2 by Etymotic are very popular in the audiophile community and so are other products by Etymotic. I am very impressed by the sound quality they produce, the highs are silky crisp and clear and that makes the HF2 the ideal earphones for classical...
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The Elk Grove Village, IL-based firm Etymotic Research is one of the oldest and best-known makers of high-performance in-ear headphones, producing several models, such as the ER-4 Micro Pro family of headphones ($299/pair), that have come to be re...
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iPhone fans looking to improve on the sound quality of their stock earbuds will appreciate this stereo headset which features outstanding noise isolation and excellent sound quality...
If youre happy with your iPhone, Blackberry Curve, or other media-enabled smart phone, but youre looking for better sound than what you get from the stock headset, the HF2 provides a high quality alternative, albeit at a slightly steep price. The no...
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plus £90 for ear tips $179.95 (ex. Tax) plus fee for ear tips 20Hz – 15kHz Soft Pouch for earphones, soft pouch for custom tips Small, medium cones, foam barrels plus custom plastic ear tips 122cm 37g ClickerWhen we recently , Etymotic’s hF2s fini...
Adding custom fit ear tips to the hF2s virtually doubles their price, taking them to a not inconsiderable £185. That’s a lot of money to pay for earphones, and many people will think it’s simply too much. However, Etymotic and ACS are offering a truly...
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maclife.com Updated:
2012-03-08 14:17:06
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The hf2 headset offers better sound quality—and a more custom fit—than the stock iPhone ’buds. Apple’s signature white earbuds are nothing if not iconic. It’s just too bad that they’re all style and little substance. As...
Excellent noise isolation and sound quality. Sturdy construction.
Earbuds require deep insertion into ear canals, which can take some getting used to. Pricey.
Although the in-ear ’buds take a little getting used to, Etymotic’s hf2 headset is perfect for frequent travelers or iPhone owners who often find themselves in noisy environments...
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On the back of the release of the iPhone, headphones with a built-in microphone are becoming increasingly popular, so Etymotic enters the market with its effort, the £99 Etymotic hf2.And although they work with any iPod or music player, the Etymotic h...
A phenomenal set of earphones. While the Etymotic hf2 is at the top end of our pricing comfort zone, we believe they deliver the kind of sound reproduction you could pay a lot more for. We also found them to be among the most comfortable in-ear headph...
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When it comes to noise isolating earphones, Etymotic Research is up there with the best. If you're looking to buy a set of earphones that will significantly improve the audio experience from your player, then Etymotic should definitely be on your short li...
If you're an iPhone user you won't need much convincing that the hf2s represent the perfect replacement for the awful set that comes in the box. The sound quality is a little light on bass, but impressive nonetheless, while the microphone makes taking cal...
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Etymotics hf2 is a redesign of the companys hyper-accurate ER4P in-ear headphones, adding iPhone compatibility via an inline mic and call button. At $179 USD, the hf2 aims squarely at iPhone owners who are audio purists and favor 256Kbps or higher MP...
The sound is accurate enough for pro monitoring, They block noise very effectively...
Bass could use some beefing up for musicality, The silicone eartips are intrusive, Suffers from “cable thump”, *...
If you fit in the hf2s fairly narrow niche and rock out to music that isnt dependent on throbbing bass, the hf2s are a worthy investment. But if youre just looking for a reasonably priced upgrade to the iPhones stock headset, check out the V-Moda...
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MyMac rating is 4.5 for both Ultimate Ears\' super.fi 4 vi and Etymotic Research\'s hf2. If the former had a larger, softer carrying case, and the latter shipped with more ear tips, they each would be very close to achieving a perfect score of 5 out of 5.
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Etymotic Research could charge twice as much for its $179 hf2 iPhone headset, which lets you make and receive cell-phone calls but also delivers some of the most accurate audio reproduction youre likely to find in pair of sub-$300 earphones. And the...
Superb audio performance. Reasonable price, considering sound quality. Works with iPhone to place and answer calls.
The unattractive foam tips will fit some users better than the flanges. Not gym-friendly.
If youre looking for excellent audio performance from a cell-phone headset, look no further...
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Etymotic Research hf2 Noise-Isolating Headset + Earphones This month, Etymotic unleashed two separate iPhone headsets—one a markedly superior wired alternative called the hf2 ($179), and the other a monaural Bluetooth wireless product calle...
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Etymotic's $299 ER-4P has long been a favorite among headphone-loving audiophiles, and the company is a pioneer in the hearing-device microphone market. Etymotic combined these assets to create the HF2 Headset + Earphones, essentially a set of ER-4P in...
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