Full Review
Introduction
The Etymotic Research hf3 headphones are a mid-range set of in-ears with a remote & mic. These headphones feature Etymotic’s signature frequency response, which tends to underemphasize the high end. Etymotic claims most studio recordings bump this frequency range too much and they’re simply compensating. Be that as it may, their particular approach to frequency response unfortunately doesn’t score well on our tests. Even so, at $179 (many retailers are selling them for about $50 less), the hf3s offer great functionality and decent audio quality, so they’re definitely worth checking out.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Sound Quality
Low distortion, good tracking. Not a great high-end response. Read More... |
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Isolation
Great isolation, high volume output without distortion, no leakage. Read More... |
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Page 4
Comfort
Lots of different sleeve options; can be worn two different ways without sacrificing comfort. Like all in-ears, gets uncomfortable over time. Read More... |
Page 5
Usability
Optional volume control, removeable ear buds help mitigate replacement costs. Read More... |
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Bose MIE2 Comparison
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Page 7
Shure SE535 Comparison
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Page 8
Sennheiser CX 680i Comparison
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Page 9
Sennheiser CX 980 Comparison
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Page 10
Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Etymotic Research hf3. Read More... |
Part 11
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Etymotic Research hf3. Add your comments... |
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