Etymotic 6i replacements?

[Bodhi65]

I have had the etymotic 6i for two years and loved the fit and sound, although bass response was mediocre at best IMHO. One side of my set went dead so I am looking to replace them but the 6 si model is no longer being sold. I'd like to replace them with another set, preferably etymotics but the HF 5 model appears larger and angled differently than the 6 si? Im concerned these wont fit under the helmet as comfortably as the 6 si model. Does anyone have any experience in using a different model coming from the 6si model?

Thanks for any suggestions,

Alan

[Whip]

 

Don't buy these.

 

I did

 

 

[ednowicki]

Did you try replacing the filter? Ear wax can get on the filter and drastically cut down the sound level.

 

Ed

[eddd]

Don't buy these.

 

I did

 

 

Ditto on Whip's observation. I tried his set last week and they are terrible under a helmet.

 

I have a set of Klipsch s3 on order and arriving tomorrow. The length of the bud and wire angle look very similar to the er6i. I'll be sure to post a review as soon as I have the opportunity to spend some time with them.

 

I got the idea for these from this post . I went with the s3 rather than the s4 since this is more of a "try it and see" purchase.

[Bodhi65]

Thank you, that actually worked!

[Whip]

Don't buy these.

 

I did

 

 

Ditto on Whip's observation. I tried his set last week and they are terrible under a helmet.

 

I have a set of Klipsch s3 on order and arriving tomorrow. The length of the bud and wire angle look very similar to the er6i. I'll be sure to post a review as soon as I have the opportunity to spend some time with them.

 

I got the idea for these from this post . I went with the s3 rather than the s4 since this is more of a "try it and see" purchase.

 

I look forward to your report.

 

 

[RockBottom]

I'm still in love with my Klipsch S4s. And I got them using AMEX reward points, so no money out of pocket.