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Etymotic Research HF2 Earphones / Headset (iPhone Compatible) - Black

Etymotic Research HF2 Earphones / Headset (iPhone Compatible) - Black

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Brand: Etymotic Research
Category: CE

List Price: $179.00
Buy New: $154.99
You Save: $24.01 (13%)


New (5) Used (1) from $158.99

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 49 reviews

Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 3.8 x 2
Warranty: 2 years warranty

MPN: HF2
Model: hf2
UPC: 898234000213
EAN: 0898234000213
ASIN: B0012OP7HE

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Features:
  • Headset and earphones for iPod, iPhone and other mobile phones
  • For music phones and music players that take 3.5 mm/4-contact phone plus stereo plug
  • Highest noise isolation of all competing headsets
  • Exceptional sound quality
  • 20Hz-16kHz frequency response accuracy, 16 Ohms impedance
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
PRODUCT FEATURES:Compatible with iPhone and other mobile phonesResponse accuracy of Etymotic's ER-4 earphonesHighest noise isolation of all competing headsets3.5mm stereo plug makes the hf2 compatible with any music player

Customer Reviews:   Read 44 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Remarkable   November 12, 2008
Tim Gee (Beaverton, OR)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

After using Etymotic's ER6 headphones for years, when I got my iPhone I sprung for the HF2s. Wow. It's like a layer of wool batting has been lifted from my music. Everything (except the worst recordings) sounds more detailed with deeper bass.

Poorly recorded music still sounds poorly recorded, but unlike some high end headphones the HF2 does not make them sound worse.

I've tried the foam inserts (the ER6 only had rubber flanges) and was surprised to find them more comfortable than either set of flanges included with the HF2s - and the foam inserts blocked more external noise to boot.

These are the headphones to have for travel - much smaller, much better noise reduction, and better sounding than those nerdy "noise reduction" headphones from Bose, Sony, etc. And with the foam inserts, just as comfortable as conventional over the hear headphones.


5 out of 5 stars Best. iPhone. Headset. Ever.   November 11, 2008
E. A. Guerra
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Etymotic Research hf2 headset is, perhaps, the best iPhone headset out there on the market. The price might be a turnoff for some, but the amazing sound quality is more than worth the price.

The hf2 comes with three ear tips: a standard triple flange, a smaller triple flange, and a foam ear tip which blocks out even more ambient noise than either triple flange tips--which also block out an amazing amount of noise. The microphone and control are placed conveniently to the right of the user's mouth, making it easily accessible for either conducting voice conversations or controlling music playing on the iPhone.

The sound quality is very bright, crisp and clear. Some complain about the so-called lack of bass response, but Etymotic Research's website has videos online on how to put on their earphones. Also, the ear tips definitely make the difference between a bad listening experience versus a good one. These are definitely not for bass lovers as the headset's drivers do not have the raw bass power of the V-moda Vibe Duo. But the sound detail is exceptional with the hf2.

Voice conversations on the hf2 are a delight. I can hear people clearly, and they could hear me as well. It also helps that the ear tips isolate a lot of ambient noise, even more so than active noise canceling headphones. I don't have to speak as loudly as with the Apple iPhone Stereo Headset.

Overall, I love this headset. I have tested these against the Apple iPhone Stereo Headset, the V-moda Vibe Duo, and the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4vi headsets. The Etymotic Research hf2 is a hands-down winner in my book!

**EDITED ON 11/16: Added content, clarification.


5 out of 5 stars excellent headphones   November 11, 2008
James Davis (Washington, DC)
These things are great. Awesome sound and very good noise canceling. It took me a few days to get used to them - really two ways here:

1. Since they are so quiet you can barely hear yourself talk, so you tend to yell into the mike.

2. The plastic headphones were too small, so I had to use the foam ones. At first they were annoying but after 2 days I was totally used to them. I'm actually pretty sure I'll always use foam from now on.


5 out of 5 stars Hear all the instruments precise and clear!   November 5, 2008
A. SOUZA
This is my first purchase of an expensive IEM, and it rocks! Well built, amazingly light, excellent sound isolation, clean and crisp sound.. The iphone never sounded so good! I haven't yet tested the mic quality, but believe that shouldn't be much of a problem.

As advertised, it works perfectly fine with the Iphone, but initially, I was disappointed when it did not support the other music players that I own, namely the Cowon A2 & Iriver e10. But suprisingly, it worked fine when I used it with the Belkin audio splitter (3.5 mm male to two 3.5 mm female)! So now I am really satisfied, as it sounds even better with my A2's amazing sound quality! The hf2 still surprises me as it works straight out when I connect it to the audio jack of my Asus EEE 1000H. So do make sure before buying the hf2, about the gadgets you would want to use it on. Nevertheless, if you own an Iphone, and can afford the hf2, just go ahead, you will never regret it! With the 2 years warranty, you are in for a long and enjoyable experience.....


1 out of 5 stars Broken within a month, bad voice quality   November 2, 2008
Arun Sannuti (Pasadena, CA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

I am very upset that I bought this piece of junk. I bought it in August and in broke in October. The quality of the microphone was subpar - worse than the Apple included earphones. In fact, for calling people, I switched over to using my Apple earbuds - because no one could understand me on these.

Musically, when they still worked, the quality of the earphones was great. But that doesn't make it worth it.

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