Insertion of the Etymotic ER6i's????

[gplonchak]

Do you guys find that they should be pushed all the way in or put in just up to the end of the flange piece for an optimal seal with good bass and clarity?
(I would love to know what people are doing other than me, I put them in up to the flange and feel the quality is pretty good.)

[jkads3]

I would like to know the same thing. I got them last week and for the first day or so had some trouble, but adding a drop of water on each flange makes them slide in perfectly.

On a separate note, does anyone know how to cut down on cord noise (the feedback I get in my ears when the cord moves)? I tried putting them on with the cord hanging down my back and was unsuccessful in my first attempt. I've clipped the cord to my shirt/jacket, but the space from the clip to my ears still moves around (mostly in the wind) and I hear it.

[R.Langdon]

Yeah i put them all the way in and they feel good but...
I am having this problem with these headphones, i received them today and i thought they would give good bass but instead its all treble in both my computer and iPod is this familiar with other er6i users ? should i return these, i dont want headphones that give no bass at all

[briareus]

Bass fiends will be disappointed with the ER6i's. They are accurate, but they don't exaggerate bass like a lot of head and ear phones do. If you find that the bass is totally lacking then you probably haven't inserted them far enough.

[jkads3]

Just use the eq setting on your ipod to balance out the bass. It might be "fake" but it sounds good. Use either bass booster or hip-hop as the setting.

[CookieFactory]

As with all Ety phones, to insert right ear, reach over with your left hand, grasp lower earlobe, and pull down and out to open the canal. Open your mouth and with right hand insert Ety at an UPWARD angle into the ear.
My ER4P will insert until only the strain relief is outside my ear, the eartip and barrel are completely hidden.
I used to own the ER6i and they went completely into my ear, and were extremely difficult to get an grip on them to pull out; I had to pull on the cord;)

[R.Langdon]

yeah I found out the problem was with the eartips, i did not get enough isolation with the standard white eartips. So i used the foam tips and the sound was very good. I am looking for the bigger white tips does anyone know where i can get these? thanks in advance

[gnagel]

As with all Ety phones, to insert right ear, reach over with your left hand, grasp lower earlobe, and pull down and out to open the canal. Open your mouth and with right hand insert Ety at an UPWARD angle into the ear.

It took me a while to grasp this, but inserting the earphones at an UPWARD angle into the ear canal is absolutely critical.

You really don't need to insert the eartips very deep. After inserting the eartips, pull back just slightly. If you feel the vacuum (i.e., suction) feeling, you know you'll get optimum sound.

The bass won't sound great unless you have the ear canal sealed.

I listened to my Etymotics for about six months and thought the sound was acceptable. Then, I finally got the eartips to seal everytime and the sound is sensational.

[CookieFactory]

Email Etymotic and ask for sample eartips, specifically the large biflange. They'll send them to you for free. It is basically the Triflange sans its smallest tip, and a longer stem. I'm sure this will solve your eartip woes. The Biflange is the best canalphone eartip IMO, I use them on my ER4P, E4c, and UM2s

[gplonchak]

Thanks CookieFactory and gnagel. I will try inserting upward from now on. Why is this better than just sticking them in straight? Also, do you guys insert with a twisting motion like the instructions say or do you ignore this like I do?

[gnagel]

Thanks CookieFactory and gnagel. I will try inserting upward from now on. Why is this better than just sticking them in straight? Also, do you guys insert with a twisting motion like the instructions say or do you ignore this like I do?

The reason for inserting the eartips in an upward direction has to do with the shape of your ear canal.

Personally, I don't use very much of a twisting motion. Once the eartips are inside the ear canal, I give them a slight "tug." You'll want to ensure that there is that feeling of pressure (vacuum). That's what will provide the isolation and keep all of the sound within your ear canal.

[Sean2884]

For the users complaining about the lack of bass, your complaints are well founded. These buds are weak and they do lack a definitive punch. But I think their highs are worth it, bass isn't that important in the genres I listen to so it doesn't bother me.

As for insertion, I would recommend that you cut off the smallest tip of the bud leaving 2 flanges. I read this some months ago and was skeptical of it, but after doing it, I really prefer it. It is easier to put in and is more comfortable. I do not believe that small flange does that much for sound isolation, I let the largest 1 on the very end take care of the majority of sound isolation. Coupled with the music, missing 1 flange doesn't make that big of a difference in isolation. Some people like to lick their thumb and index finger and wet the tip a bit. Push up with your thumb gently, it will fit well.