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Etymotic Ety8

review DATE:12.04.06

Etymotic Ety8
Earphones iPod Adapter Earphones and iPod

review

By Jamie Lendino

Though Bluetooth stereo headsets have been around for some time, there hasn't been a high-end model geared toward audiophiles—until now. The Etymotic Ety8 brings high-resolution sound to your iPod or smartphone and does so without all those annoying wires. Still, the Ety8 is saddled with several unfortunate quirks.

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Company

Etymotic Research

http://www.etymotic.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $199.00 - $299.00 List
  • Type: In-Canal, Wireless
  • Sealing: Sealed
  • Noise-canceling: Passive
  • Maximum SPL: 110 dB
  • Weight: 0.49 oz
  • Notes: $199 base; $299 with 8-Mate iPod Adapter

Bottom Line

The Ety8 continues Etymotic's tradition of high-resolution earphones, this time in a wireless but somewhat flawed Bluetooth model.

Pros

Clear, transparent sound quality. Decent Bluetooth range. Very lightweight. Built-in remote. Solid battery life. Slim iPod adapter.

Cons

Truly strange styling. Irritating nylon cord. Some audio anomalies on material with strong bass. Expensive, especially with the iPod adapter. Bright sound might not appeal to everyone.

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