Etymotic hf2 Headset with optional custom earmoulds
For the ultimate in comfort, these unique Etymotic hf2 headphones come complete with the option to have custom silicone ear pieces made.
Simply take the enclosed voucher to a conveniently located impression taking centre and within 21 days, receive custom earmoulds to add to your high fidelity, noise-isolating hf2 headset. (additional charges apply - see below)
- Compatible with iPhone and iPod
- High quality noise isolating earphones
- Unique, optional custom earmoulds
- Inline microphone for call answer and hands-free
Overview
For the ultimate in comfort, these Etymotic hf2 heaphones for iPod and iPhone come complete with the option to have custom silicone ear pieces made to the exact shape of your ear, from a silicone impression.
Custom eartips from ACS, the pioneering developer of soft, custom-made silicone ear pieces, create a better acoustic seal for superb noise reduction and an outstanding fit enjoyed by the likes of headlining musicians and Formula One racing drivers worldwide - even astronauts at NASA use them.
Your hf2 headphones for iPod and iPhone...
The Etymotic hf2 for iPod and iPhone is the world's first in-ear, high fidelity, noise-isolating headset. Enjoy clearer communication and better quality music playback.
They allow hands-free voice calls even in noisy locations. The high sensitivity microphone provides clearer two-way communication for you and your caller and mutes and pauses your music automatically as your phone rings so you never miss a call.
Coupled with your optional custom-made silicone ear pieces you can enjoy superb sound and maximum comfort for calls and your favourite music.
How do you have an impression of your ear taken?
Simply contact any of the conveniently located ACS impression taking centres, including Boots hearingcare, to make an appointment. Your nearest centre can be found at: www.hearingprotection.co.uk/impressions.
A registered audiologist will take an impression of the inside of your ear using a soft silicone impression material, injected into your ear canal and allowed to set for 5 to 8 minutes, before being gently removed. The process is quick and painless and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Your custom-made silicone ear pieces...
Your voucher is sent with your impressions to ACS and once received, they will contact you for a payment of £90.00.
Within 21 days your custom earmoulds will arrive by post, so you can enjoy premium audio and comfort with your high fidelity, noise-isolating hf2 headphones.*
Features
- High quality noise isolating earphones with optional custom earmoulds
- High-quality Etymotic ER-4 technology
- 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
- Compatible with iPhone and iPod
Did you know?
These headphones boast the highest noise isolation of all competing headsets, and with your optional custom-made eartips the noise isolation and comfort will be even more.
Apple Recommends for...
A truly unique headset for iPod and iPhone, custom-moulded to the shape of your ears. High-quality voice calls on your iPhone and high fidelity music playback.
What's in the box?
- High-fidelity, hands-free, noise-isolating headset + earphones with 4 ft. cable
- Voucher for optional custom eartips
- Assorted eartips
- Filter tool with 2 replacement filters
- Storage pouch
*Please note that production time for custom ear pieces is always dependent upon orders received. These are hand-crafted, custom products, so please bear with the team at ACS in times of increased demand.
The process of having impressions taken is an invasive procedure that, carried out correctly, is perfectly safe. All audiologists used by ACS carry professional indemnity insurance and are either registered under the Hearing Aid Council Act, The British Society of Audiology (BSA) or carry recognised BSA Otoscopy and impression taking certification.
This accessory is compatible with the following:
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iPhone 3G
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iPhone
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iPod touch
2nd generation -
iPod touch
1st generation -
iPod classic
120GB 160GB (2009) -
iPod classic
160GB (2007) -
iPod classic 80GB
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iPod nano
5th generation (video camera) -
iPod nano
4th generation (video) -
iPod nano
3rd generation (video) -
iPod nano
2nd generation (aluminum) -
iPod nano
1st generation -
iPod shuffle
2nd generation -
iPod mini
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iPod
5th generation (video) -
iPod
4th generation (color display) -
iPod
4th generation -
iPod
3rd generation -
iPod
1st + 2nd generation
Most Useful Reviews
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Etymotic hf2 Headset with optional custom earmoulds
Most comfortable in-ear headphones ever.
Written by AW from Maidstone
15-May-2009
These are quite literally the most comfortable in-ear headphones i have ever had. Admittedly, having a guy squirt silicone into your ear canal is a bit weird - you basically have to sit there in total silence while it sets, with blue stuff sticking out of your lug holes. It doesn't hurt at all and it's small price to pay for the result.
The first time you put them in you have to twist them about a bit, but once you get used to how to get them in place, it's easy and they feel natural.
I really think these could be the way forward. I got the chance to test them on a long haul flight to the US and the noise reduction is great. Even if you have your music on pretty quiet, you can hear it all perfectly - and i mean all, all the little details that you don't normally hear.
If you turn your music up just a bit, you can only hear the very slightest bit of outside noise. I wore them for around 6 hours straight and hardly noticed they were in - no aching or discomfort at all. Highly recommended. …More117 of 120 people found this useful
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Etymotic hf2 Headset with optional custom earmoulds
Mmmm
Written by CP from Oxford
07-Aug-2009
I've always bought Shure earphones but decided to go for these for the iPhone microphone. They sound amazing and the silicon earbuds are immensely comfortable and you will always find a pair that fit you fine.
The problem is my first pair shorted at the earphone jack causing one of the earphones to lose connection. This meant that I was only able to listen to music etc in mono. I called Apple and got a replacement easily. 2 months later this has happened again :/ Now Apple will replace again which is excellent but I'm quickly losing faith in the Etymotic brand. Maybe next time I will pay a bit more cash and get some Sennheisers or Bose headphones.
Just a bit of a warning, maybe they created a bad batch but these are quality headphones and sound amazing. Shame both of mine have broken. 2 pairs in 10 months now! :(
…More37 of 42 people found this useful
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Etymotic hf2 Headset with optional custom earmoulds
Fantastic sound quality but poor build quality
Written by JK from Beckenham
17-Sep-2009
At first the in ear canal type buds may feel odd but when you get used to them its amazing. I would not go back to traditional headphone or ear buds. Simply the combination of both the quality of the sound and the noise dampening effects of the ear plug design is perfect.
The phone features were excellent with everyone i called saying it was crystal clear.
Sadly this is let down by the build quality of the rest of the product.
The cable attaching the spring to the plastic in the clip broke after week 1. As i rarely used it i wasn;t fussed. The single button on the cable to answer calls lost its rebound or got stuck after month 3 and now at month 5 the cable has developed a break and sound cuts out based on position.
So £99 for a headset .. would have been 5 Stars (and it was for first month) but it started falling apart.
Excellent product but short life span. …More27 of 32 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Etymotic hf2 Headset with optional custom earmoulds
Good headphones - poor build quality
Written by AL from BUCKHURST HILL
05-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…! …More2 of 3 people found this useful
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Etymotic hf2 Headset with optional custom earmoulds
Fantastic sound quality but poor build quality
Written by JK from Beckenham
17-Sep-2009
At first the in ear canal type buds may feel odd but when you get used to them its amazing. I would not go back to traditional headphone or ear buds. Simply the combination of both the quality of the sound and the noise dampening effects of the ear plug design is perfect.
The phone features were excellent with everyone i called saying it was crystal clear.
Sadly this is let down by the build quality of the rest of the product.
The cable attaching the spring to the plastic in the clip broke after week 1. As i rarely used it i wasn;t fussed. The single button on the cable to answer calls lost its rebound or got stuck after month 3 and now at month 5 the cable has developed a break and sound cuts out based on position.
So £99 for a headset .. would have been 5 Stars (and it was for first month) but it started falling apart.
Excellent product but short life span. …More27 of 32 people found this useful
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Etymotic hf2 Headset with optional custom earmoulds
Mmmm
Written by CP from Oxford
07-Aug-2009
I've always bought Shure earphones but decided to go for these for the iPhone microphone. They sound amazing and the silicon earbuds are immensely comfortable and you will always find a pair that fit you fine.
The problem is my first pair shorted at the earphone jack causing one of the earphones to lose connection. This meant that I was only able to listen to music etc in mono. I called Apple and got a replacement easily. 2 months later this has happened again :/ Now Apple will replace again which is excellent but I'm quickly losing faith in the Etymotic brand. Maybe next time I will pay a bit more cash and get some Sennheisers or Bose headphones.
Just a bit of a warning, maybe they created a bad batch but these are quality headphones and sound amazing. Shame both of mine have broken. 2 pairs in 10 months now! :(
…More37 of 42 people found this useful
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