swmtnbiker
Previously known as dpippel
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Totally disagree with you on this. While the ER-4P/S is certainly a quality, time-tested, solidly designed IEM, the HF5 is a fantastic earphone and well worth the money. If you're looking for an affordable well-made IEM with superb isolation that sounds wonderful straight out of your portable device then I say look no further. After using the ER-4P and S for over 5 years I found that I actually prefer the sound signature of the HF5 from an unamped portable source. Coupled with my FLAC-loaded 8GB Sansa Clip, I feel that I have amazing sound in a very tiny and lightweight package. Couldn't be happier with it.
Will the HF5/HF2 have durability issues? Possibly, but IMO no more so than the 4P. In my years of owning that earphone I never had any problems with breakage. Both products carry the same 2 year warrantly anyway, and Etymotic is well regarded for their exceptional customer service.
Just a counterpoint view.
Originally Posted by Aevum /img/forum/go_quote.gif heres a small remark that might sound a bit like trolling, but has some truth to it, the only Ety product worth buying is the ER4, buying anything else from them is tossing money down the tune, |
Totally disagree with you on this. While the ER-4P/S is certainly a quality, time-tested, solidly designed IEM, the HF5 is a fantastic earphone and well worth the money. If you're looking for an affordable well-made IEM with superb isolation that sounds wonderful straight out of your portable device then I say look no further. After using the ER-4P and S for over 5 years I found that I actually prefer the sound signature of the HF5 from an unamped portable source. Coupled with my FLAC-loaded 8GB Sansa Clip, I feel that I have amazing sound in a very tiny and lightweight package. Couldn't be happier with it.
Will the HF5/HF2 have durability issues? Possibly, but IMO no more so than the 4P. In my years of owning that earphone I never had any problems with breakage. Both products carry the same 2 year warrantly anyway, and Etymotic is well regarded for their exceptional customer service.
Just a counterpoint view.