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Dead-Finger Tech: Etymotic Research ER-4 earphones

Dead-Finger Tech: Etymotic Research ER-4 earphonesHear, hear!I first purchased Etymotic earphones for my first generation iPod. In fact I wrote a review posted at, then, ipodlounge.I have never heard better sound from any sound system including live performances, which, after all, are only speakers and electronics.In live sound you do...

Tags: Etymotic, Etymotic Research ER-4, Dead-Finger Tech

Discussion threads 2009-07-31

Review roundup: Hands-free headset/speaker solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia and Spracht

Review roundup: Hands-free headset/speaker solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia and SprachtAnd the choice is ...Three! Like only a geek could do ... I carry the BH903, Jawbone and Shure EC4s myself ...Only 1 choice if I carry 1 device, but that rarely happensYeah, I couldn't make it a single...

Tags: Nokia Corp., Spracht, Jawbone, Etymotic, Aliph, Hands-Free

Discussion threads 2008-05-29

Image Gallery: Hands-free solutions from Etymotic, Aliph, Nokia, and Spracht

In just over a month, you will not be able to use your cellphone in your automobile in Washington State without some kind of hands-free solution. Hands-free laws are in place now or coming soon to many other states and areas of the world so now is a good time...

Tags: Headphone, Nokia Corp., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Matthew Miller, product photos, wireless, hands-free, iphone, windows mobile, jawbone, etymotic, nokia

Image galleries 2008-05-27

Etymotic EtyBLU Bluetooth headset

Etymotic is an established name in high-performance wired earbuds and is known for its flanged ear tips and "true to the ear" sound. The company made its foray into the wireless market a couple years ago with the Ety8 stereo Bluetooth earbuds, but had yet to debut a monaural Bluetooth...

Tags: volume rocker, headset, ear tip, EtyBLU, Etymotic, mic, Bluetooth headset

Product reviews 2008-05-07

Etymotic hf2 Noise-Isolating Headset and Earphones

The iPhone isa great multimedia device, but it's not perfect. One of the most glaringoversights for this music phone is the lack of stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)compatibility. As a result, you're limited to clunky adapters or wiredheadsets if you want to enjoy music and talk to the fullest. Now, youcan count...

Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Etymotic, mic

Product reviews 2008-04-18

Etymotic Ety8 In-the-Ear Bluetooth Earphones w/ iPod Adapter

Senior editor Phil Ryan contributed to the review.Ever since the first Bluetooth headset for cell phones came out, plenty of folks have been eager to see the day when Bluetooth audio made the transition to stereo sound, so you could ditch that wire connected to your iPod--or other portable music...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Apple iPod, adapter, Ety8s, Bluetooth, headphone, Etymotic

Product reviews 2006-12-13

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Ultrasone Edition 8

We've reviewed a number of Ultrasone headphones over the years--everything from iPod-inspired iCans to the luxurious HFI-2200s. But the new Edition 8s are, in so many ways, a very different Ultrasone. First, the Edition 8s have, according to Ultrasone, a completely original design that doesn't share any parts with...

Tags: Ultrasone, headphone

Product reviews 2009-10-21

Westone 1 True-Fit Earphones

In 2006, we got our hands on professional audio manufacturer Westone's only two pairs of consumer earphones--the UM1 and the UM2--both of which received high marks for their good looks, comfortable fit, and excellent sound quality. Rather than toy with two winning products, the company then added a third headphone...

Tags: Cable, Westone 1 True-Fit Earphones, Westone 1, Westone 3 True-Fit Earphones

Product reviews 2009-08-26

Dead-Finger Tech: Etymotic Research ER-4 earphones

So-called "dead-finger tech" is usually the one that must be pried from cold fingers â€" that's how important it is. Instead, here's a choice that must be pulled out of the ears: Etymotic Research's ER-4 earphones. by David Morgenstern

Tags: Tech, David Morgenstern

Blog posts 2009-07-30

Dead-Finger Tech: Panasonic HD front projector

I like my toys. Dual monitors on a quad-core, 12 GB Mac Pro. Blackmagic Intensity Pro HDMI capture card. 4 TB of local disk, including my favorite, a 300 GB WD 10k Velociraptor system disk. Logitech Trackman Wheel and a Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite. Canon HV20 and...

Tags: Panasonic, Movie, Tirion, Projectors, Hardware, Components, Robin Harris

Blog posts 2009-07-29

Altec Lansing BackBeat 906

Photo gallery:Altec Lansing BackBeat 903Editors' note: The following review is for the Altec Lansing BackBeat 903. The BackBeat 903 and 906 headset models are identical. The products are differentiated by a Bluetooth 2.0 audio adapter that is included with the 906 model only. Bluetooth headphones can be a confusing product...

Tags: BackBeat 903, Altec Lansing, headset, headphone, Altec Lansing BackBeat, Bluetooth

Product reviews 2009-07-07

Altec Lansing BackBeat Pro UHP606 headphones

Altec Lansing currently makes four sets of BackBeat earphones: the Classic 106, Plus 206, Titanium 326, and the latest addition to the line, the Pro UHP606. All are designed to offer good bang for the buck and the Pros tout "musician-grade reference-quality sound" for far less than more expensive earphones...

Tags: headphone, BackBeat Pro, Altec Lansing, reference-quality

Product reviews 2009-06-30

Altec Lansing BackBeat Plus UHP206 - headphones

Altec Lansing is a long-standing competitor in the iPod speaker market, so it makes sense that the company now produces a variety of headphones, as well. It currently makes three sets of BackBeat earphones: the Titanium 326, Plus 206, and Classic 106. About $10 separates each, and while the BackBeat...

Tags: headphone, Altec Lansing, earphone

Product reviews 2009-03-23

Altec Lansing BackBeat Titanium 326 headphones

Altec Lansing is a long-standing competitor in the iPod speaker market, so it makes sense that the company now produces a variety of headphones, as well. It currently makes three sets of BackBeat earphones: the Titanium 326, Plus 206, and Classic 106. About $10 separates each in price, and while...

Tags: headphone, Altec Lansing, Titanium, bass

Product reviews 2009-03-18

Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 Wireless Stereo Headphone

As an increasing number of mobile phones incorporate a music player into their features, more and more stereo Bluetooth headphones are unleashed onto the market. The audio quality offered is still not on par with wired models, but the headsets offer the advantage of cord-free listening. Still, size can be...

Tags: wireless, headphone, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, HBH-IS800 Wireless Stereo Headphones, earbud

Product reviews 2009-02-26

Monster Turbine In-Ear Speakers

Monster may be new to the headphone market, but it's off to a good start. The company recently introduced the Beats by Dr. Dre, a full-size over-the-ear headphone, which was codeveloped by the master hip-hop artist and producer. That headphone received its fair share of rave reviews and was...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Monster, turbine, headphone, in-ear headphone

Product reviews 2009-01-16

Apple In-Ear headphones

Photo gallery:Apple In-Ear headphonesIf you've outgrown the fashion appeal of Apple's stock earbuds and you're ready to step up to a proper pair of headphones, Apple's $79 In-Ear headphones are a killer upgrade. They're not going to make everyone happy, however, as some of the features included with the headphones...

Tags: earpiece, Unlike Apple, headphone, Apple In-Ear headphone, Apple Inc., ear tip, Apple iPod

Product reviews 2008-12-05

Wadia 170iTransport

Without doubt, the iPod is a phenomenon; it's easily the most important audio device of the decade. Most buyers use them as convenient portable music and video players, but the iPod's also begun to make its mark on the audiophile crowd--that hard-core golden-eared elite who avidly reads Stereophile magazine, and...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iPod, Wadia 170iTransport

Product reviews 2008-10-24

Klipsch Custom 3 headphones

Klipsch is a relatively new player in the headphone game, but its reputation as a high-end speaker manufacturer dates back to the 1940s. Building on the success of the company's knockout Image X10 earphones, the Klipsch Custom line delivers impressive sound quality in a larger, more durable design.DesignThe Klipsch Custom...

Tags: Klipsch Custom, Klipsch Custom 3, Klipsch Custom 3s, Custom 3s, ear tip, headphone

Product reviews 2008-10-20

Klipsch Custom 2 headphones

Klipsch is a relatively new player in the headphone game, but its reputation as a high-end speaker manufacturer dates back to the 1940s. Building on the success of the company's knockout Image X10 earphones, the Klipsch Custom line delivers impressive sound quality in a larger, more durable design.DesignThe Klipsch Custom...

Tags: Klipsch Custom 2, Klipsch Custom, headphone

Product reviews 2008-10-20