Description
6i Isolator Earphones are designed specifically for use with the Apple iPod and other small portable players, providing greater sound output and enhanced bass.
Quick Glance
Noise Canceling: No
Headphone Type: Earbud
Interface Type: Mini-phone
Summary
Product Title: Etymotic Research Isolator ER6I-P Portable Earphone
Manufacturer: Etymotic Research
Power Score: 4.4 | 20 Reviews
Headphone Type
Headphone Type: Earbud
Wireless Transmitter Range: 60"
Interface Connection: Mini-phone
Performance
Noise Canceling: No
Overall Min Frequency Response: 20 Hz
Overall Max Frequency Response: 16 kHz
Sensitivity: 108 dB SPL @ 1 kHz
Physical Attributes
Cord Length: 5 ft
Weight: 1 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 90 Day
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Excellent treble and mids. Good solid bass when properly inserted. Very portable, light, and comfortable.
Weakness: Could have more bass presence (when compared to shure e5c which costs around 5x as much).
These are fantastic little ear buds. I use them everyday with my mp3 player, on flights, and even with my computer at home. They are extremely comfortable and I can wear them for hours at a time without discomfort. They have replaced many of my more expensive headphones/earbuds simply for comfort and ease of use. The sound quality is solid and build construction is top notch. Many will complain...
nineteen9
- Apr 14, 2005
Strengths: Sound quality is superb. Offers very crisp trebles and a very mature bass (great for any contemporary music). I would strongly suggest the ER6-I over the ER6, simply for the enhanced bass.
Weakness: Fanged earpieces can be a bit difficult to get used to. You really have to stick those babies in there to hear the full bass (otherwise it's just tinny treble you're hearing).
UPDATE: After nearly 2 years of use - almost daily for 4-5 hrs/day - the right ear bud blew out. Still a very good product... just don't think it will be the last set of earphones you'll ever buy. Got these a month ago and have been listening to my entire MP3 collection over and over again. Rediscovering notes and musical effects which I never noticed before from even my 5.1 THX certified Altec...
Strengths: Quality of sound reproduction. Noise isolation.
Weakness: A little pricey (ca. $100 on sale). You have to stick these a ways into your ear to get their full benefits. If your ears don't fit the plastic inserts, then you have to use disposable foam ear plugs.
I got these as noise isolating earphones and to replace the earplugs that came with my MP3 player. Note that my MP3 player was not an IPOD -- you can use these with any MP3 player as replacement earphones. The one disconcerting about these ear plugs is that you have to insert them a little ways into your ear canal to get their full benefits. This isn't a major problem -- you get used to after a...
Strengths: Size, Comfort, Quality of Sound, Price
Weakness: Could use more and better sleeves, Cord tangles easily
I have been using a pair of these (coupled to an IAudio 5) for a few months on my motorcycle journey through South America (www.groovydomain.com) and definately recommend them. My motorcycle is pretty loud and with these I have no problem getting good sound. They could use slightly more bass but for their size and price you can't really complain. I found that the pink foam sleeves they provide...
Strengths: The best isolation of any I've used, great sound quality and bass when positioned right, easy to maintain, forces you to keep those ears clean!
Weakness: Forces you to keep those ears clean, don't come in black like their ER6 brother, gotta fit them just right to get the full sound quality and isolation.
I've been on the hunt for a while for good sounding headphones that isolate well. "Active" noise-canceling cans just don't cut it for me, since they don't block the upper sound ranges and sometimes distort their sound quality while the circuitry is active. These babies, however, deliver both great sound and TRUE isolation across all ranges, as long as they fit right. Think of them as really good...
Strengths: The sound derived from these earphones are wonderful. The basses are true, which is usually the rap on most earbud phones. When properly put in your ears, the sound insulation is outstanding.
Weakness: So far I haven't encountered any glaring weaknesses. The earbud cables might be construed as a bit too long, but It hasn't been a major a problem to me yet.
I would highly recommend these earbud phones to anyone who really enjoys good sound and doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on more expensive earbuds. I found a price of $97.00 for the ones I bought on-line from Page Computers. Other than having to wait eight days to receive them, which I think is generally longer than what I've waited on other on-line purchases, the experience was worth it...
Strengths: Styling - matches the Ipod very well. Excellent sound - very good highs and well defined bass as long as you get a proper fit. Good sound isolation.
Weakness: Need to get used to this type of headphone as you have to really insert it deep into your ear canal. Comfortable though when you get used to it. Construction could use improvement - very tiny wires.
I owned several good headphones ( Grado SR60, Koss PortaPro, Senn PX100, Sony MDR V6) and this is my first one of that provides noise isolation - not noise cancellation. I was thinking of getting either the Shure E3C, Senn PX 250 or the Ety ER-6I for travelling on airplanes. I could not resist the price of $71 at Buy.com so I took the plunge on this ER-6I and I am quite happy with it. Never had...
Strengths: Great sound, lightweight, blocks out outside noise.
Weakness: None
Never having purchased expensive head phones before I was quite hesitant. With a recomendation from a good friend who "knows audio" I decided to give them a shot. I was not disapointed at all with them. They have a great sound, are comfortable to wear, and block out outside noise. Glad I took a shot with them.
Strengths: Amazing sound quality. Great noise cancelation. Great bass.
Weakness: Tips can get waxy from them being in your ears for long periods of time.
I have been using these headphones for over a year now and the quality is terrific. Etmotic has done an amazing job with this earphones. I can hardly hear a thing when I have them in, and can hardly hear my lawn mower as well when the music is on. The earphones do a great job handling bass as well. And the treble is excellent. Peoples voices can be heard clear and crisp when listening to...
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Etymotic Research Isolator ER6I-P Portable Earphone
Strengths: superior isolation, comfort, sound stage, excellent sound for the buck
Weakness: wires too thin and often tange
I owned a pair of Shure e2c before I purchased the ER-6i. In my opinion, ER-6i is more superior in almost every aspect I can expect in a canal phone. It's hard to get a good seal at the beginning with the ER-6i. I had less problem when I first got the E2C. However, after a short introduction period, I started to appreciate the effort required to put the ER-6i in, since it offers a much better...
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