Etymotic hf2 sound-isolating earphones review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Nate Lanxon

Reviewed on: 18 March 2008

Tags: Etymotic, Etymotic hf2 sound-isolating earphones, phones, headphones, music player

We like:

Sound quality; good sound isolation; comfortable

We don't like:

Incompatible with some MP3 players; expensive choice if you're not using an iPhone

Also known as:

HF2

You might also need:

iPhone, iPod

CNET UK judgement:

Probably the best earphones for use with an iPhone, but they won't work with most phones and some MP3 players. For this reason, alternatives offered by Etymotic would be comparable and a more affordable choice for anyone without Apple's phone

Full review:

With its recessed earphone socket, the iPhone can present an awkward situation if you want to use your own headphones rather than the bundled pair. Etymotic's new sound-isolating hf2 'phones help ease the struggle and will fit that very socket. Plus, they should make iPhones sound a hundred times better than they do through the bundled earphones. Continue Reading...