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Etymotic Research HF3

Etymotic Research HF3
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alaScore 84

441 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 441 reviews of Etymotic Research HF3. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and bass quality. The price and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas views about the reliability and portability are different.

sound, comfort, price, bass quality, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Etymotic Research HF3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Etymotic Research HF3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Etymotic Research HF3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the price and usability. The noise isolation and comfort also get good comments. Some have doubts about the reliability and size, while there are some mixed opinions about the bass quality.

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durability, portability, size, reliability

85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Etymotic Research HF3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 337 user reviews of Etymotic Research HF3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Views about the usability and bass quality are on the whole positive. The price and comfort also get good feedback, but there are mixed reviews on the portability and reliability.

sound, comfort, price, bass quality, usability

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Etymotic Research hf3 Headset

 

An updated in-line remote marks the difference between the hf3 headset and its predecessor.

Feb, 2012
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Etymotic Research hf3 review

 

Available in three flashy colours and a choice of buds; serious hi-fi sound

Detailed, direct and crisp ; excellent dynamics ; stylish ; can take custom buds

Invasive fit ; can be pushed to brightness by poor recordings

These Etymotics deliver serious hi-fi in a stylish little package

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (techadvisor.co.uk)

Etymotic Research hf3 review

 

The Etymotic Research hf3 is a high-end canalphone headset from the master of the art of in-ear earphones.

The Etymotic Research canalphone was the original and the Etymotic hf3 sits easily among the very best earphones available at any price. With the hf3, Etymotic Research is offering a superbly balanced earphone/mic combination that will bring out music...

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Etymotic Research hf3 review

 

The Etymotic Research canalphone was the original and the Etymotic hf3 sits easily among the very best earphones available at any price. With the hf3, Etymotic Research is offering a superbly balanced earphone/mic combination that will bring out music...

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (reviewed.com)

Etymotic Research hf3

 

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

The Etymotic hf3s are a great set of headphones for their price. They have their own approach to frequency response, and while that doesn’t really mesh with our testing approach, they have some solid reasoning behind their choices. The headphones also...

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Mikhail Lifshits (topreviewshop.com)

Etymotic HF3 Earphones

 

A very well-known name in the audio world, Etymotic Research has always stood for accuracy and fidelity. Their latest budget-priced model that we recently reviewed - the MC5, successfully extends the company's philosophy to a lower-end market but the...

Stellar noise isolation; impeccably clear, detailed, balanced, and accurate sound; comes in three flavours of varying smartphone functionality

Deep-insertion form factor can take time getting used to; neutral and balanced sound won’t appeal to everyone

The Etymotic HF3 is a thoroughly modern, iPhone-compatible take on the classic Etymotic design philosophy. The single balanced armature transducer produces sound with the highest attainable levels of clarity and detail. Like the flagship ER-4 model,...

Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Paul Stamatiou (paulstamatiou.com)

Review: Etymotic hf3 Earphones

 

Many of you probably haven't heard of Etymotic before. They only manufacture high-end audio gear but have definitely made a name for themselves in the consumer audio space in the last few years. Etymotic is known for some of their rather eccentric...

Checkout the Etymotic hf3 earphones on Amazon.

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Etymotic HF3

 

Sound quality is second to none. Selection of ear buds means you can find the solution that suits you. Handsfee mic very sensitive.

Stick out of your ears! Noise reduction means you really can't hear anything other than the music.

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Etymotic HF3

 

Sound quality is second to none ; Selection of ear buds means you can find the solution that suits you ; Handsfee mic very sensitive

Stick out of your ears ; Noise reduction means you really can't hear anything other than the music

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (officedepot.com)

Balanced Sound Reproduction with Noise Isolation

 

Please read my experience with these because there are some important features you should always consider with headphones and ear buds.

Apr, 2014
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