| Originally Posted by Etymotic Website Etymotic Research, Inc. Dated September 19, 2005 Etymotic Research, Inc. has applied its expertise and technology to the design of a fourth-generation series of high-fidelity, noise-excluding insert earphones being introduced by Altec Lansing at the Paris Apple Expo this week. Retaining the approximately 90% accuracy score of the Etymotic ER-4 and ER-6 earphones, the white Altec Lansing iM716 model incorporates a convenient volume control, a bass boost switch, and improved ease of insertion into the ear. The black Altec Lansing iM616 model provides the same ergonomics with the increased sensitivity and mild bass boost of Etymotic's 6i Isolator earphones, which are popular with Apple iPod and other MP3 player users. An accuracy score of 90% corresponds to fidelity ratings of 90% in listening tests, and exceeds that of any other insert earphones available today. The chest-position of the iM716 volume control has three advantages: 1) It is more convenient than up-down airline in-seat controls, 2) Turning down the volume control makes it possible to eliminate the noise and distortion of some airline audio systems, and 3) Turning down the volume control eliminates the need to remove the earphone to hear a flight attendant or fellow passenger on an air flight: Even with the earphone's 35 dB noise exclusion (15 dB better than electronic noise-cancelling earmuffs), the ear level of the flight attendant's voice will be 50 dB SPL -- readily audible to anyone with normal or near-normal hearing. |
| Originally Posted by iLounge iM616 is based on Etymotic’s ER-6i Isolators, but with a different physical design, while iM716 is a tweaked version of the ER-4S series with around 90% of the original’s clarity, and a revised sound balance that defaults at enhanced bass levels - then offers a second bass boost via a switch on the in-line control box. They sound good, and especially for the price are going to be very popular. Both come with ear foams and triple flanges. |
| Originally Posted by Max Minimum Interesting... Here's the link for the 716. http://www.alteclansing.com/product_....asp?pID=IM716 |
