New etymotic phones!!!!

[KPOT]

Etymotic Research, Inc. announces a new in-ear stereo earphone A Limited Edition formulated especially for the Apple iPod!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA June 28, 2004 – Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Building on its two-decade commitment to produce devices that help people hear better, Etymotic Research Inc. of Elk Grove Village, IL (www.etymotic.com) today introduced the 6i Isolator Earphones developed especially for use with Apple iPods. The 6i is being introduced as a limited edition and will be available beginning
in late July.

6i Earphones Deliver Enhanced Bass
“The 6i was developed for Apple iPod users with the goal of providing greater sensitivity and enhanced bass without compromising fidelity,” explained Mead Killion, Ph.D., founder and president of Etymotic Research, Inc. They come in white to complement the design and image of Apple products. The 6i is supplied with additional eartips, extra filters and a small carrying case. The black ER-6, Etymotic’s most popular product, will continue to be available. The ER-6 is designed to provide a flat frequency response, the most accurate response of any product other than the ER-4S. The 6i will have an MSRP of
$149 while the ER-6 has an MSRP of $139.

Music Cocoon
Etymotic earphones have received excellent reviews from Business Week, Newsweek, Macworld, CNET, Audio and many other publications. Stephen Wildstrom of Business Week states that during air travel "you can't do anything about the seating, the beverage carts, or the air quality, but a good personal sound system can make those annoyances easy to take," and recommends combing Etymotic earphones with the Apple iPod.

The ER Family of Earphones
The first to introduce high-fidelity in-ear earphone technology in 1984, Etymotic Research remains the leader in designing earphones that produce sound as close as possible to the sound of a live performance. Etymotic’s ER-6 Isolator Earphones and the new 6i were developed as lower cost alternatives to the widely acclaimed ER-4 MicroProФ Earphones that have had a loyal following among audiophiles and musicians for over a decade. All of Etymotic’s earphones seal in the ear like earplugs to eliminate surrounding noise naturally, making them more effective than active noise-canceling headphones. No batteries are needed and these tiny earphones fit in a pocket, making them ideal for traveling.

Earphones are available directly from www.etymotic.com, J&R Music, Headphone.com, palmOne.com, Amazon.com, and other websites listed on the Etymotic site, and at many stores that sell MP3, CD and DVD players.

About Etymotic Research, Inc.
Etymotic is an ancient Greek word meaning “true to the ear.” Etymotic Research Inc. designs and manufactures products that measure, improve and protect hearing. Etymotic Research is the world’s leader in high fidelity sound reproduction through insert earphones. The company was founded by Mead Killion, Ph.D., who holds 48 U.S. patents covering microphones, directional microphones, earphones, high-fidelity earplugs, hearing aids, electronic damping, infant hearing screeners, auditory brainstem response instrumentation, and reduction of hearing aid interference from cell phones. Etymotic Research has its headquarters in Elk Grove, IL. For more information, please visit www.etymotic.com.

 

[plainsong]

That sounds interesting. Where did you find the press release, as it's not at etymotic's website?

 

[galileo_c]

So there will be a white ER-6 just like a expanded e3c... XD

 

[psxguy85]

Oh well, this will be interesting to check out, but I'm going to stick with my ER4S for now.

 

[Zuerst]

Seems like they're just trying to cash in on the iPod craze...

 

[pirate]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuerst Seems like they're just trying to cash in on the iPod craze...

which isnt a bad idea

 

[Oddball]

I think it's great news. The more iPod users using good phones translates into growth for the hi-fi market. I'm curious as to what the new ones look like though. At least Etymotic says they're changing the actual product, unlike Tivoli which gave their PAL a new paint job and name and is selling it to iPod users (even though I love Tivoli, I thought that was just weird, but fairly smart marketing). But yay! New phones!

 

[pank2002]

anybody got a picture of them? I would like to see them. To bad it isn't ety 4 in white. oh well.

 

[Zuerst]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddball I think it's great news. The more iPod users using good phones translates into growth for the hi-fi market. I'm curious as to what the new ones look like though. At least Etymotic says they're changing the actual product, unlike Tivoli which gave their PAL a new paint job and name and is selling it to iPod users (even though I love Tivoli, I thought that was just weird, but fairly smart marketing). But yay! New phones!

Based on that press release I'm guessing ety probably tweek the driver a bit and painted the housing white to go along with the iPod.

 

[greenhorn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuerst Seems like they're just trying to cash in on the iPod craze...

Marketing. "... developed especially for use with Apple iPods". Of course.

Should read "developed especially for sale to iPod users".

Well... very good marketing, actually. Many ipod users will now discover Etymotic.

 

[iamdone]

I'm happly they didn't have these when I first bought the er-6 because I would have never upgraded to the etys er-4s or bought my amps or hd650.

The main reason I returned the er-6 was because of their bass. I probably would have kept the 6i but would have never really experience what all my upgrades have brought me. I'm soon to find out what the ue10 is all about. I'm sure my wallet would have been a lot happier with just the 6i though. At this point I have no interest to see what it's all about but it sounds like a great starter canalphone.

 

[KPOT]

plainsong, my friend have business with etymotic research. I've received this release from him.

 

[Edwood]

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn Marketing. "... developed especially for use with Apple iPods". Of course. Should read "developed especially for sale to iPod users". Well... very good marketing, actually. Many ipod users will now discover Etymotic.

LOL, so Etymotic will follow Apple's marketing? Take older technology that has been available for some time, paint it white, and mark up the price.

-Ed

 

[bangraman]

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Originally Posted by pirate which isnt a bad idea

Indeed. How many PCDP/MD/Creative/iRiver consumer users (for all the talk about the superior quality of these units elsewhere

) would have spent $80+ on phones? iPods are not only driving online music but people who buy these have the disposable incomes and the inclination to buy major high-fidelity headgear. My signature applies to this as much as fixed sources, but the iPod is revolutionised not only online music and MP3's. It's revolutionised how people listen, in both gear and in manner.

 

[blessingx]

Why is everyone so cynical about marketing, especially with any mention of Apple or the iPod?

Everyone has seen the charts indicating bass roll off with iPod and it seems (besides battery life) to be the most often complaint (well except for silly ones like 'audiophiles know better and buy iRiver', etc.). Besides look at the chart differences of ER4P, ER4S, and ER4B. Why not take the below on face value until you have reason to test and say otherwise?

“The 6i was developed for Apple iPod users with the goal of providing greater sensitivity and enhanced bass without compromising fidelity,” explained Mead Killion, Ph.D., founder and president of Etymotic Research, Inc.