Earphones by Etymotic Research produce high quality sound through a straight forward visual design that delivers great value. Armed with over one hundred patents, the audio engineers at Etymotics have continued to design and redesign their headphones so that perfect tonal balance has been reached. Utilized by audiologists, musicians, and audio engineers for auditioning sound in different environments, it speaks to the level of professional quality sound that an amateur consumer should expect from Etymotic earphones. Etymotic Research is dedicated not only to producing quality sound but also guaranteeing their workmanship. In addition to providing affordability and high-quality, each pair of earphones comes with a 2-year warranty.
There are several different classes of headphones that are manufactured by Etymotic. These include the Etymotic HF3, the Etymotic MC3, the Etymotic MC5, and the Etymotic Research HF5 headphones. Regardless of the class of headphones chosen, consumers can take advantage of the quality sound that is synonymous with Etymotic Research. In addition, all Etymotic headphones are in-ear headphones. This means that they are headphones that are placed in the ear and rest at the entrance of the ear canal. They also come in an assortment of attractive colors for people who are interested in style in addition to exceptional sound quality. The Etymotic Research MC5 earphones come in blue, black and green colors. The MC3 series comes in black, red, green and blue. The HF5 models come in blue, ruby and cobalt, and with the HF3 customers have a choice of cobalt, black and ruby. The Etymotic MC5, and each of the other Etymotic headphones are designed with ACCU-Fit eartips for a snug and comfortable in-ear fit.
Both the Etymotic HF3 and the Etymotic HF5 offer a selection of headphones that are under $200 dollars. These are high performance, noise isolating headphones and are touted by Etymotic Researchas being the best in their class for the price range. The Etymotic HF3 headphones, unlike the Etymotic Research HF5 are also available with a high sensitivity microphone. The Etymotic HF5 headphones also have sound isolating features, but unlike the HF3, the Etymotic Research HF5 models are not available with a microphone.
Like the HF3 and the Etymotic HF5 headphones, the Etymotic MC3 and the Etymotic Research MC5 headphones are also considered to be the best in their class. In this case, the best in their class refers to headphones that are under $100 and that have accurate sound isolation abilities. As with the HF3, the Etymotic MC3 headphones are available with a microphone, while the Etymotic Research MC5 is not. Whether choosing an MC3 or the Etymotic MC5, listeners are sure to receive superior sound quality and durability.