Etymotic hf2 Hands-free Headset
You can now enjoy high fidelity, hands free communication with your iPhone and iPhone 3G. The Etymotic hf2 is the world's first in-ear, high fidelity, noise-isolating headset.
- Compatible with iPhone and iPod
- High quality noise isolating earphones
- Inline microphone pod allows call answer and hands-free communication
Overview
The Etymotic hf2 for iPhone and iPhone 3G is the world's first in-ear, high fidelity, noise-isolating headset. Enjoy clearer communication and better quality music playback.
Never miss a call
Hf2 mutes and pauses your music automatically as your phone rings and starts it playing again when you hang up, so you won’t miss an incoming call or your favourite song.
The inline microphone and control pod lets you answer calls manually and allows you to manipulate the music playback functions on your iPhone or iPhone 3G.
Improved two-way communication
High fidelity earphones cancel outside noise to allow hands-free voice calls even in noisy locations, while the high sensitivity microphone provides clearer two-way communication for you and your caller.
Features
- High-quality Etymotic ER-4 earphones
- Highest noise isolation of all competing headsets
- 3.5mm stereo plug makes the hf2 compatible with any music player
- Mutes and pauses your music automatically
- Highly sensitive microphone for clear two-way communication.
- Inline microphone and music control pod
Did you know?
- Highest noise isolation of all competing headsets
Apple Recommends for...
- High-quality voice calls on your iPhone or iPhone 3G and high fidelity music playback.
Warranty
- 2 year limited warranty
What's in the Box
- High-fidelity, hands-free, noise-isolating headset + earphones (Black) with 4 ft. cable
- Assorted eartips
- Filter tool with 2 replacement filters
- Storage pouch
This accessory is compatible with the following:
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iPhone 3GS
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iPhone 3G
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iPhone
Most Useful Reviews
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Etymotic hf2 Hands-free Headset
Good product, still the same design fault.
Written by NB from Brentwood
02-Sep-2008
I pre-ordered my hf2's from Etymotic when they were first announced. I was very happy when they arrived quickly and they gave a discount for pre-ordering (although I still paid more than they are offered for sale here once shipping and tac was included).
I used them a couple of times a week for 3 months and the sound quality was excellent, somewhere between the ER6i's and the ER4p's which I had already own. They did get a bit painful on the ears after approximately 6 to 8 hours of use which I never had previously with Etymotic products.
The button functions in exactly the same way as the standard iPhone headset, but is much larger and less attractive, and the button does feel really rather cheap.
The problem occurred when I was delayed at an airport a few weeks back. All of a sudden the left channel died and, low and behold, when I wiggles the cable neck near the headphone jack the sound faded in and out. I am yet to meet an Etymotic owner who has not had the same problem of weak soldering at the headphone jack, so accept that you will have to send these items back to the US for repair (with £8 worth of insured shipping and hassle of being without them) when you buy them. …More152 of 184 people found this useful
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Etymotic hf2 Hands-free Headset
First no, then YES!
Written by MS from JOENSUU
05-Nov-2008
I used the basic iPhone headset, then bought these. First use was a dissappointment, weak sound and allmost no bass. I tried the earplug pieces and they were a little better, but not suitable.
Then I just tried the silicone earpieces again and I was surprised that they have to be really deep in your ear to work! Now when I've learned how to position them correctly (which is easy when you get the feel for it), they work just great! Bass and the overall sound quality is from another world. …More87 of 90 people found this useful
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Etymotic hf2 Hands-free Headset
Quality product
Written by GR
05-Sep-2008
I bought my pair of hf2s after seeing a review in the Mail on Sunday a month or so ago, and they are possibly the best £100 I have spent. I am very surprised to see a negative review on here, and cannot understand how anyone could have any qualms with this product. The clarity when listening to music or taking calls is far better than any product I have ever used, and being a regular commuter for 20 odd years now, trust me I have tried many earphones!
Etymotic has obviously taken great care in the placing of the microphone; it picks up everything that comes out of your mouth (not ideal when speaking to the wife!)! Likewise however, no matter where I am, I can hear everything that the person on the other end of the line is saying to me.
The music listening experience that the hf2s offer is incredible too, I cannot hear anything else whilst the buds are inserted and the quality of sound leads me to believe I am in a studio! I highly recommend this product and so do the press according to the reviews I have seen!
…More77 of 83 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Etymotic hf2 Hands-free Headset
Great product, great sound...
Written by SM from LONDON
08-Dec-2009
When I first used these I didn't realise how to insert the earbuds properly, then a friend showed me how to insert them properly and the difference in sound was amazing. These are quality earbuds and the addition of the iPod controls really makes them a whole lot more useful, especially when your iPod is tuck away inside your coat. …More
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Etymotic hf2 Hands-free Headset
A Shame
Written by JF from Bicester
02-Dec-2009
I've given this a 2, this is for several reasons. I think its probably best to state that this pair of headphones really does dish out some awesome sound quality and has a microphone which is great. I've had them for around 4 months now and I never once had a bad experience with them. They always delivered on the sound and in short were exactly what I needed at the time of purchase, a replacement for the standard hand free.
Unfortunately the left ear piece seems to have completely cut out, and when moved around connectivity is established again and sound returns. This I would probably expect from some £10-40 headphones but when your investing the best part of £100 into some headphones you don't expect this to happen. Yes the headphones do come with a 2 year warranty but as a UK customer I hear that I have to send away to the US and if it's a built in flaw then I will probably just invest in a different brand of headphones.
Summary: Save the money and invest in some headphones that will last. …More2 of 4 people found this useful
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Etymotic hf2 Hands-free Headset
Good Product - Poor build quality
Written by AL from BUCKHURST HILL
27-Nov-2009
I've now had three sets of these headphones, the first two sets were returned for replacement to Apple after the left headphone stopped working - the third set had exactly the same issue, and is now out of warranty - so unable to return for replacement...!
The fault lies in the connection that plugs into the iPhone - when the left headphone stopped working, I was moving the cable, which would then cause the left headphone to work intermittently again, although you had to hold in an awkward position, so not a fix as such, but an indication of the poor build quality.
These headphones were always well looked after, never snagged or mis-treated, and I only ever used for commuting. I have a set of Sony headphones for 6 years that are still going strong, that cost a fraction of the price….why oh why is build quality so poor in supposedly premium products……! Hmmmmmmmm Very disappointed to say the least…!
Please spend as much time in build quality as in reasearch and performance…! …More1 of 3 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Can anyone confirm if the control button on the HF2 also works with the 3GS voice control feature (via holding down the button)?
- Asked by RP from Denver
- 12-Oct-2009
Most Recent
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Can anyone confirm if the control button on the HF2 also works with the 3GS voice control feature (via holding down the button)?
- Asked by RP from Denver
- 12-Oct-2009
