The hf2 is very comfortable in the ear and very light. Not nearly as much cord noise as a previous pair of Etymotic I had. Nice remote button with a very defined clicker. I liked the style of the buds, but I hate the cord—it’s that classic kind of plastic cord that gets bends in it that won’t come out so it looks like you slept with your headphones on. It’s also a little too long at 46 inches (I keep my phone in my back pocket while walking around and don’t like a lot of cord slack).
And, most importantly, the sound nearly completely lacks bass. It was very crisp and clear, but I need bass. Felt like I was listening to AM radio at times. For $179, I want a meatier sound. Verdict? Returned.
Note: This was an ongoing series of mini-reviews in which I attempted to find a perfect pair of in-ear headphones to replace two broken pairs of V-Moda Vibe Duos (and succeeded!). If you’re interested, you should read all of the mini-reviews.
