Etymotic Research ER6 Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)
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Manufacturer: Etymotic ResearchModel: ER6-P
Product features:
- Compact, lightweight with amazing sound quality
- Offers noise isolation of 34-36 dB
- Perfect for travelers and laptop users
- Flanged eartips fit snuggly into most ear canals
- Comply Tx-200 Foam Tips (Black-Medium), 3-Pair Pack
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- Comply T-200 Foam Tips - 3 Pair Pack
Digital camera reviews of Etymotic Research ER6 Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)
Digital camera Review: $500 (Shure SE530) VS $70 (Etymotic Reaserch ER6)
Summary: 5 Stars
I know it will sound crazy that the $500 triple driver is almost equal to the sound quality of a $70 single driver but it truly is.
By accident, I discovered why: I was trying to figure out why I was not happy with my SE530 in comparison to my ER6 so I went to my workshop in my basement trying to rig the sleeves to attempt better sound isolation. (this was 3 days after I recieved it ). I was about 5 feet from my furnace when it turned on and I was wearing the ER6 with foam sleeves. When I took the ER6 off and had the SE530s with the same size foam fittings, I could clearly hear the furnace but when had the ER6 I barely heard it. I haven't had the guts (yet) to open the se530s but inside the round hollow plastic shell is space for the 3 square drives which will leave gaps for air. External sound will pass through the thin plastic shell, then through the gaps of air and straight through the sound channel which explains poor sound isolation. Very bad for a $500 ear phone.
I bet if I crack the shell open and fill it with foam it'll sound better. But like I said, I don't have the guts yet. I may actually just return it..... I'll have to think more about that since the SE530s are actully good in quiet environmets - kinda defeats the whole purpose of having sound isolation earphones.
Anyway, the ER6 on the other hand has the sleeves directly wrapped around the drivers which eliminates air gaps for really good sound isolation. Add to good sound isolation a balanced high fidelity driver and you have a great set of earphones.
The ER6 so far is the best bang-for-the-buck earphones I have. I had a pair of Ultimate Ears Studio Fi 3 that sounded decent but broke in in a matter of months. I also had a hard time figuring out why my UEs wouldn't stay put during workouts when I finally realized that its because the wires were too stiff that it popped it out with slight movements unlike the very soft wires of the ER6s. The ER6s stayed put much better especially when the supplied clip is used on your shirt.
Thats why I was going to rate the SE530s with a 3 for an OK rating but the steep price made me bump it to a 2. ER6 gets a 4 and 1/2 out of five for me.
BTW... my ER6 is actually a step down from the ER6i but I'm still waaaaaaay satisfied with it.
I apolologise if I sounded like an ER6 promo. Just trying to help buyers make a more informed decision.
Summary of Etymotic Research ER6 Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black)
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