Etymotic Research Isolator™ ER-6i Consumer Headphones

Pros: Great isolation, amazing resolution, super portable

Cons: Not as satisfying/real as "big" headphone sound, can distort, hard to fit, look flimsy

The Bottom Line: Buy these with the right expectations, and reserve some time to get them fitting right and to learn to appreciate them. Doubt you can do much better!

Review: 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...

Pros: Best sound in the $70-200 product range. I like the small hidden fit.

Cons: Cable could be user replaceable.

Review: "10" Preliminary review with a detailed one to follow.

In short, these In-Ear-Phones are perfect for the iPod. As with all IEM devices, they MUST seal properly. That said, the ER-6i display a spacious sound field and the right balance of...

Pros: Great sound. Great isolation properties. Great price.

Cons: Bass could be a little better, but is still fine.

Review: I did a lot of research from several sources on noise isolating earphones,and everything I've read about these impressed me. I bought a pair and I've had them about 2 weeks. I LOVE them! I use them with a Creative Zen mp3 player, and the sound...

Pros: Excellent sound quality, comfort, and noise isolation. The best.

Cons: Expensive, delicate, and easier to get dirty than standard headphones.

The Bottom Line: If you value great sound and like to listen to music for long periods of time, these are unparalleled in terms of comfort, noise isolation, and sound quality.

Review: 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...

Pros: 5 ft cord, good sound isolation, decent clarity

Cons: needs more bass, 5 ft cord that tangles easily

The Bottom Line: Not bad for loud places but keep looking if you want bass

Review: I bought these about 9 months ago and have been pleased with them in some situations and disappointed in others. The ear phones that came with the 3G iPod were ok if the ambient noise level was fairly low but not very good if it was loud. I looked...

Pros: Sound, Design, and Comfort.

Cons: Is it really worth that much? Audio plug a bit lose on jack.

The Bottom Line: I recommend it for Travellers, Business men, Students, and Audiophiles for good sound.

Review: Well I just got it today and my first impression was like OMG OMG OMG!!! Ok i unwraped it and took everything out. I was dissappointed to see so little things in the box, but hey what can they really give you anyways. Manual, some more paper, and...

Pros: Pure crisp sound quality. Bass boost adds fullness. Noise canceling protects hearing.

Cons: Cord is long and flimsy plus creates noise with movement. Still lacking fullness.

The Bottom Line: The 6isolator Earphones are an excellent choice when upgrading from the Apple generic earphones or any other low grade earphone. You will find that old songs will become new again.

Review: First off, I have noticed that many of the reviews of this product listed here are quite lengthy and inaccessible to the average portable media user. So, I will attempt to keep it short, sweet, and to the point.

I am a musician and...

Pros: Noise isolation, clear sound, perfect cord length, good looks

Cons: Requires determination to insert properly; value not there for everybody.

The Bottom Line: Some of people won't find these to be worth the money, because they don't have the ear for it. Maybe I'm one of them. Superb for the others, though.

Review: 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...

Pros: Compact, excellent noise isolation, very good sound quality.

Cons: In-ear design not for everyone, a little delicate.

The Bottom Line: Excellent noise blocking, good sound, and small package great for traveling. But if you don't like "earplug" design, or socialize while you listen, these won't be for you.

Review: 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...

Pros: Small Compact Size, Great Sound and Sound Cancellation, Not very pricey, Concealed when worn

Cons: More eartips with initial purchase

Review: The ER-6 are compact, fit easily in my briefcase or purse and I can use plug them into any commercial airline audio jack. When they are worn, they are very much concealed, no Mickey Mouse over the ear headsets! The sound is great, canceling out the...