Quirky sound, but I loved it
Pros: Great sound, unbelievable isolation
Cons: Poor audio output, lame bass
These were my first in-ears, and since owning them I've had the Ultimate Ears Triple Fi and the Klipsch Image S3s. I'll be comparing the ER6s to these. I remember the Etymotic's sound being very warm and natural, absolutely never harsh sounding. You could throw it the hissiest, most cymbal-laden music and it would sound wonderfully dark. It really had a unique sound that took me a day or two to get used to, but was worth it. In comparison, the Ultimate Ears were much a little colder, and the Klipschs are tinnier. Now despite my love of the Etymotic sound, there are some problems. The bass isn't present enough, for one. I...
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