Thursday 3 June 2010

Etymotic Research HF2 Earphones / Headset - Black


Headset and earphones for Android, Windows Mobile, Apple iOS, 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

A no compromise, high-performance noise-isolating headset and earphones that delivers best-in-class benefits and superior value, perfectly matched to the latest product innovations from most smartphones that support a 3.5mm, 4-conductor stereo phone plug. The hf2 features a close-proximity, high sensitivity microphone that works with many popular smartphones and tablets from Blackberry, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Mobility, HP, and of course, Apple. Etymotic's hf2 looks and feels great, too. With a soft-touch finish in 3 color options (Black, Ruby, and Cobalt), the hf2 ships to you with an assortment of noise-isolating ACCU-Fit ear tips to ensure proper seal and comfort. You also have the option of ordering custom molded eartips with Etymotic's CUSTOM-FIT program. The hf2 delivers best-in-class benefits and superior value

Best Sound Accuracy Etymotic hf2 earphones deliver 85%+ response accuracy from 20 Hz - 15 kHz. hf2 achieves the highest output sensitivity in its class with 105 dB SPL sensitivity at 1 kHz at 0.1 mV, thanks to Etymotic's Accu-Driver high performance, precision matched, balanced armature drivers. Best Noise Isolation Etymotic's specially-designed earphone tips create 35 dB - 42 dB of noise isolation, which is the highest documented noise isolation of any earphones or headphones on the market today. This earphone headset comes with several types of eartips--3-flange, foam, and glider--to help you achieve a comfortable fit while retaining maximum noise isolation.

Compatible with Blackberry and Android as well as iPhone, iPad, and More The Etymotic hf2 headset works with smartphones and tablets including, but not limited to, those running Android, Blackberry, Windows Phone, HP WebOS, Symbian and Apple iOS. With feature-compatible devices, you can play or pause music, change tracks, and change volume in addition to answering and ending phone calls. Functionality for send/end, play/pause, forward/back track varies with device manufacturers' software. Please verify that your phone or tablet supports a 3.5 mm 4-conductor stereo phone plug. Integrated Cable Slider An inline cable slider makes cable management easy. The hf2 headset can be worn with the cables in front or in back of the head. The cable slider can be adjusted by moving it up or down for a snug fit. Works with "AWARENESS! for Etymotic" iPhone App

AWARENESS! for Etymotic is an innovative earphone app for anyone who uses an Etymotic headset and needs to hear sounds around them. AWARENESS! for Etymotic listens to your surroundings while you listen to music, and allows any sound louder than normal background noise can be heard in your earphones. From hearing that truck while it's still down the road to hearing when someone asks if you'd like a cup of coffee in the office, or when the phone or doorbell rings at home, you can maintain spatial audio awareness for better safety in any environment. Use with music, videos, games, and audiobooks while traveling, in the office, at home and at the gym. The app works with all Etymotic headsets (except Bluetooth models), and works best with noise-isolating headsets such as the Etymotic hf2, hf3 and mc3. Upgrade to a CUSTOM-FIT Custom molds can be made for all Etymotic earphones and headsets. CUSTOM-FIT molds enhance your listening experience. They provide a comfortable, secure fit and do not alter the exceptional sound quality of the earphones. Register your Etymotic headset at etymotic.com/customfit and print out a voucher. Find a network provider on the CustomFit page who can make impressions of your ears and order custom molds for your Etymotic product. What's in the Box Etymotic hf2 earphone headset with 4 foot cable, assorted eartips, filter tool with replacement filters, storage pouch. Technical Specificationsm Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 15 kHz Accuracy Score: 85% Transducers: Balanced armature Noise Isolation: 35-42 dB Impedance (@1 kHz): 16 Ohms Sensitivity (@1 kHz) SPL at 0.1V: 105 dB Maximum Output (SPL): 120 dB Cable: 4 ft with 3.5 mm plug



This review is from: Etymotic Research HF2 Earphones / Headset - Black

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You've seen those people with earphone-mic combos for those phones - you know, *those* people who walk around, holding the mic up to their mouth, who might as well pull out the earphone and just hold the phone up to their ear. Are they uncomfortable, thinking that the mic won't pick up their voice, or are they compensating for a lackluster microphone? If the latter, that will not be necessary with the Etymotic HF2 earphone headset, whose mic is every bit as strong as the one built into most phones, if not better.

I tested this set with an Iphone 3G, and those on the other end were not able to guess that I was on a headset microphone rather than the Iphone's admittedly high-quality mic - that's a great compliment right there. The mic, which hangs about three inches below the right earphone, seems to be able to filter out background noises, as well. As for controls, it's simple - there's one button on rectangular microphone unit. Press once to answer or hang up a call, twice to send a call to voicemail.

As for sound quality of the headphones, they're fantastic, and that's no surprise given the pedigree associated with the Etymotic name. I'm an Ety fan - I have a pair of Ety ER6i as well as their "big brother" the ER4P, and the sound quality of the HF2 ranks right around the ER6i, which should be excellent for most people. Those not familiar with the "Etymotic sound," it is extremely clean, and many may find it lacking in bass, but it is very true to the recorded sound, unlike many other cheaper (and sometimes similarly priced) earphones. What you hear with Etymotics is a very accurate, if sometimes stark, representation of the sound that the artists captured. They are not good headphones for those looking for huge bass response. Those who enjoy jazz and great detail in their music might just love the Etymotic sound - they truly are an audiophile company. And when it comes to calls, there's also a small thrill to be had that first time you talk to someone and hear them in stereo through these earphones if you've never experienced it before. The world is blocked out due to the earphones' superior sound-dampening abilities, and the caller on the other end is extremely clear.

A note about fit and sound quality: these in-ear 'phone are meant to seat deep in your ear, sealed with your ear canal. When seated properly, they will deliver incredible sound quality an...




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