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Etymotic ER-6

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Pros

  • clarity of vocals is superb as is the details in recordings
  • midrange is articulate and detailed
  • best noise reduction and full/clean bass response

Cons

  • lack of bass is contributing to an overall sterile sound
  • very difficult to travel with full-size headphones
  • Audio Enthusiast Totally blocks external noise
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Key specs

  • 48 Ω
  • , 108 dB
  • 20, 16000 Hz
  • Closed
  • In-Ear
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Etymotic ER-6 - Pros & Cons

Etymotic ER-6

Pros

  • clarity of vocals is superb as is the details in recordings
  • midrange is articulate and detailed
  • best noise reduction and full/clean bass response
  • sound quality is excellent for a small
  • portable earphone
  • finest fitting and sounding ear buds
  • sound quality
  • sound isolation and ergonomics
  • zippered pocket-case is a nice touch

Cons

  • lack of bass is contributing to an overall sterile sound
  • very difficult to travel with full-size headphones
  • Audio Enthusiast Totally blocks external noise

Etymotic ER-6 - Technical Overview

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IconImpedance
48 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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63.5 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

Etymotic ER-6 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleIn-Ear
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Dimensions
Weight2.24 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.5
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
CategoryAudiophile
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance48.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 108
Frequency range20 - 16000

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Etymotic ER-6 Etymotic - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Etymotic ER-6 Etymotic ER-6i Earphones Deserve Their Mythic Status [Review]
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Cult of Mac
Published: 30.05.2011
Etymotic ER-6i Earphones Deserve Their Mythic Status [Review]
By Eli Milchman
5 minute read
Etymotic ER-6 Etymotic ER-6 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 20.04.2004
Etymotic ER-6 Review
4.0
By Matthew Sarrel
6 minute read
Etymotic ER-6 Etymotic Research ER 6 Earphones Headphones user reviews : 3.7 out of 5 - 23 reviews - audioreview.com
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Etymotic Research ER 6 Earphones Headphones user reviews : 3.7 out of 5 - 23 reviews - audioreview.com

Etymotic Research ER 6 Earphones Headphones user reviews : 3.7 out of 5 - 23 reviews - audioreview.com

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