How To Clean Etymotic Earphones

These low profile in ear earphones fit comfortably with hats and helmets.

How to clean etymotic earphones. Clean or replace eartips prior to use by others. Remove the eartip from the earphone. For best performance and retention replace 3 flange eartips every 3 6 months. To clean the 3 flange eartips. Rick carlson from etymotic research demonstrating how to change the filter in your etymotic earphones.

A filter is located at the end of the earphone and is visible when the eartip is removed. Ideal for commuting travel and sports activities. Replace foam and glider eartips regularly. Accessories and replacement parts accessories and replacement parts are available from etymotic research and its authorized distributors. Chances are that just a single washing will be practical as they ll probably lose effectiveness over repeated washings.

A dirty filter will reduce earphone output. Pour a small amount in a bowl and toss in your used foam eartips. Isolator earphones are a great choice for today s active lifestyles. Purchase some hydrogen peroxide from the pharmacy. If a filter becomes clogged it should be replaced.

Cleaning and replacing eartips. Over time eartips may lose their elasticity. Etymotic makes the world s most accurate noise isolating earphones. Well since nobody has responded about the foamies. Squeeze each one a few times while submersed in the peroxide.

Etymotic earphones have special filters that smooth the frequency response and prevent earwax from entering the earphones. Care and cleaning do not use alcohol or other strong chemicals or solvents to clean earphones or any parts including cables sound delivery tubes and eartips. According to various past posts you can clean foamies in water and mild detergent but they will not retain their full springiness. Clean with water and mild soap. They tune out the world around you so you can hear every detail in your music.