Etymotic, which makes high-end stereo earbuds, has broken from tradition in designing its new Bluetooth headset, the EtyBlu2.
While other manufacturers strive to make their headsets smaller and less obtrusive, Etymotic has opted for function, including a boom microphone that wraps around the face, ending in a foam windscreen, tempting lookers-on to shout, “Operators now standing by!”
The result is both desirable and not.
You won’t have to yell to be heard, and the sound quality is clear, although people can still tell you’re on a mobile phone. But it may be hard to get the earpiece to fit comfortably because it is on a lengthy stem that may put the body of the unit far from your face. It also may be hard to get the earpiece to stay put. A custom earbud tip, which costs about $100, could help.
If your ears fit the off-the-rack model, the EtyBlu2 costs $130 from such online retailers as Amazon, B&H and J&R.
