Located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Etymotic Research (also referred to as ER) is not only a manufacturer of mostly earphones, but also a leader in research and development of high tech earphone products.  The company was founded in 1983 with a mission to develop products intended to protect and improve hearing, which is made obvious with the company’s name.  “Etymotic” actually means “true to the ear” (the language it’s in is unclear, however).

Today, musicians of all levels, ranging from professionals to amateurs use Etymotic Research products, as do the hearing-impaired, scientists, hearing practitioners, and even average consumers in desire of optimum sound quality.

Though ER is popular for its selection of earphones, they’ve also designed a cell phone headset.  The Etymotic Research ETYCOM headset is no ordinary cell phone headset.  It’s designed to provide outstanding sound quality, and the most advanced microphone noise rejection and earphone noise isolation available today.  The headset is designed with an insert earphone and directional microphone in which one can speak softly and still be heard quite clearly.  Etymotic Research assures consumers that its ETYCOM headset will provide clear conversation for both ends despite very noisy environments.

For $49, those who purchase the Etymotic Research ETYCOM headset will receive with it a 4-foot cord with 3-conductor 2.5mm plug, assorted eartips, replacement filter, filter changing tool, shirt clip, two windscreens and a VoIP adapter.  The headset is compatible with many cordless phones  (900 MHz and 2.5 GHz), most Motorola mobile phones and most cell phones that require a universal, 3-conductor 2.5mm plug.  You can purchase the Etymotic Research ETYCOM headset directly from www.etymotic.com.