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title: "Etymotic Research ETY-Kids5 Safe-Listening Earphones with Hu's Hoo & The Zoo Book/CD Bundle, Yellow"
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# 300Ω impedance for precise volume control Kevlar-reinforced cable for rugged durability Safe sound output limits hearing damage Etymotic Research ETY-Kids5 Safe-Listening Earphones with Hu's Hoo & The Zoo Book/CD Bundle, Yellow

**Brand:** etymotic
**Price:** $7.17
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Hear smart, live safe — the earphones that grow with your vibe.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Etymotic Research ETY-Kids5 Safe-Listening Earphones with Hu's Hoo & The Zoo Book/CD Bundle, Yellow by etymotic
- **How much does it cost?** $7.17 with free shipping
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## Best For

- etymotic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted etymotic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Kevlar Cable:** Reinforced wiring ensures long-lasting use, surviving the daily hustle of active kids and busy professionals alike.
- • **Precision-Tuned Sound:** Experience crystal-clear, neutral audio without bass exaggeration—perfect for discerning ears seeking accuracy over hype.
- • **Kid-Safe Volume Limiter:** Engineered with higher impedance to cap max volume, protecting young listeners from harmful loudness while maintaining rich detail.
- • **Bonus Educational Bundle:** Includes Hu's Hoo & The Zoo Book/CD to engage young minds—because smart listening starts with smart learning.
- • **Ergonomic ACCU Fit Eartips:** Specially designed for small ears, these tips provide a secure, comfortable fit that isolates noise and enhances listening focus.

## Overview

The Etymotic Research ETY-Kids5 earphones deliver high-definition, neutral sound with a built-in volume limiter to protect young ears. Featuring a durable Kevlar-reinforced cable and ACCU Fit eartips designed for small ears, these wired earphones offer noise isolation and precise audio clarity. Bundled with an educational CD/book set, they combine safe listening with enriching content, making them ideal for kids 4+ and adults seeking accurate, safe sound.

## Description

ETY-Kids5 Safe-Listening Earphones with Hu's Hoo & The Zoo Book/CD Bundle, Yellow

Review: The neutral sound is great. The fit is the question. - The ETY Kids ER5 is not just for kids. This review is strictly from an adult music listening point of view, as well as subjective---everyone hears differently (and everyone’s ears are physically unique), and a lot depends on your source (what you have them hooked up to) and how you use them. SOUND. All Etymotics are similar: accuracy, clarity, and neutrality are the keys. The neutral for most Etymotics is the Diffuse Field (DF) neutrality, not the bassier Harman version. Bass, midrange and treble are well represented, with no part of the frequency response emphasized or exaggerated. The bass is clear, but not huge, and not boomy---and (sorry for bassheads) not “fun”. The midrange and treble are clear but not harsh. Neutral, straightforward, uncolored. These deliver on clarity and detail, and the overall sound is lean, cool, accurate, and refreshingly no nonsense. I would expect that some ears not accustomed to a flat response would find them devoid of entertainment value. Etymotics are the diametric opposite of the pumped bass-heavy crudeness and glaring, peaky "V" signatures of most in-ears on the market. Interestingly, the ETY Kids and the Etymotic MK Isolator sound almost identical. I believe they are basically the same IEM. The only difference: the less expensive ETY Kids version has a higher impedence, a purposely lower volume as a safety measure (for kids use). What this means is that with the ETY Kids, you have to turn the volume up a little bit more. I do not find this to be an issue at all (as long as I remember to turn the volume back down when done listening, to prevent blowing out my ears or the speakers if I forget). In fact, I prefer the higher impedance because it gives me more control over the volume. Bottom line, the sound is great---if you get them to fit. Which brings us to the biggest question with these. FIT and COMFORT. Here is where you either love or hate Etymotics. Unlike most ear buds and other IEMs, Etymotics are long and “deep fitting”, and require you to insert them deeply into your ear canals. Even with a lot of uncomfortable experimentation, twisting, pushing, and angling, you still may not get it right. I must have unusual ear canals, because a good fit was almost impossible. These came with 3-flange silicone tips and the Glider tips (ER38-17), even though Etymotics has discontinued the Gliders. The 3-flanges didn't fit well at all, and there was also no seal and no isolation from outside noise with any of them. I did get an adequate fit and seal with the old Glider tips (ER38-17) with decent isolation. I also had some luck with ER38-14 foam ear tips (that came with my MK Isolators) but they were not perfect. They provided a better fit and seal, and better than average isolation, but they still didn't entirely block out, for instance, the hammering of construction workers a half a block away. I have since invested in a set of Earphones Plus replacement foam ear tips in small, medium and large sizes, so that I can further experiment. The best fit overall so far has been with the Etymotic foams and the replacement foams. Even with the best fit that I could manage, Etymotics still stick out more than I believe they should. I envy other Etymotic users who manage to get these things so far in that the “L” part of the ear phone is almost flush with the surface of their ears. Finally, like on many ear buds and IEMs, there is a microphonics issue with these. Anytime the wires are touched, there is noise. Not a huge problem, but it is there nevertheless. I find the marketing of this IEM to kids rather odd. Besides the pink color, there is nothing kid-oriented about these very adult-tuned IEMs. I especially advise caution regarding the fit. If I can’t get them far enough into the ear canals, how does a 4 year old kid? I recommend these and all Etymotics for the quality of the sound, for adults who seek a clear, neutral frequency response in an IEM. It is extremely difficult to find IEMs and ear buds under $100 with anything close to a neutral/flat sound signature. And--- given that it is essentially the MK Isolator with a minor volume limiter--- I certainly recommend the ETY Kids to adults as the entry level Etymotic. The sound, fit, and comfort are definitely not for everyone.
Review: This is a very good deal if you're already an Etymotic customer - This is a very good deal if you're already an Etymotic customer, I will explain why. I like the fact that they are lightweight, the sound quality is good for the price. Good clarity for midrange and highs. Bass maybe isn't clean and punchy as more expensive models. A few things about this Kids version. First, they added more impedance so even at max volume when connected to a typical smartphone it doesn't get too loud that would damage hearing for short term listening, but is still loud enough to damage for prolonged listening. There is a roll off for the higher frequencies too I believe. High frequencies can damage hearing easily when you have music playing so close to your eardrums. Personally I actually like these features due to having mild tinnitus. Secondly, these doesn't come with the filters, which are used to prevent dirt and gunk from entering the driver chamber. The regular filters model "ER38-46" fits, so I recommend getting some. Also, they come with limited eartip sizes since it's marketed for kids. You can get larger sized Etymotic eartips that will fit. I do find that due to the design it makes a very good earphones to fall asleep with. It is right angle design and doesn't protrude so much so you can lay on the side a little easier. Some earphones are so sensitive even at the lowest volume setting it is too loud to fall asleep to. Since the max loudness is limited for these, you get a finer control of the volume.

## Features

- For ages 4+ and anyone overly sensitive to loud sounds. Engineered for safe sound output.
- High-definition sound experience.
- Kevlar-reinforced cable for durability. High-gloss finish. 4ft cable. 3.5mm plug.
- ACCU Fit eartips ensure a good fit in small ears.
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Frequency Response - 20 Hz - 15 kHz and Impedance - 300 Ohms at 1KHz

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GOOY976 |
| Additional Features | Noise Isolation |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #833,221 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #26,337 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | Etymotic |
| Brand Name | Etymotic |
| Cable Features | Retractable |
| Color | Yellow - Cd/Book Bundle |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Customer Package Type | Frustration-Free Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 106 Reviews |
| Form Factor | In Ear |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00846430001657 |
| Headphone Folding Features | In Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Etymotic Research |
| Model Number | EREK-5-YELLOW-HU |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Without Mic |
| UPC | 846430001657 |

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Customer Package Type, Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The neutral sound is great. The fit is the question.
*by F***D on July 20, 2020*

The ETY Kids ER5 is not just for kids. This review is strictly from an adult music listening point of view, as well as subjective---everyone hears differently (and everyone’s ears are physically unique), and a lot depends on your source (what you have them hooked up to) and how you use them. SOUND. All Etymotics are similar: accuracy, clarity, and neutrality are the keys. The neutral for most Etymotics is the Diffuse Field (DF) neutrality, not the bassier Harman version. Bass, midrange and treble are well represented, with no part of the frequency response emphasized or exaggerated. The bass is clear, but not huge, and not boomy---and (sorry for bassheads) not “fun”. The midrange and treble are clear but not harsh. Neutral, straightforward, uncolored. These deliver on clarity and detail, and the overall sound is lean, cool, accurate, and refreshingly no nonsense. I would expect that some ears not accustomed to a flat response would find them devoid of entertainment value. Etymotics are the diametric opposite of the pumped bass-heavy crudeness and glaring, peaky "V" signatures of most in-ears on the market. Interestingly, the ETY Kids and the Etymotic MK Isolator sound almost identical. I believe they are basically the same IEM. The only difference: the less expensive ETY Kids version has a higher impedence, a purposely lower volume as a safety measure (for kids use). What this means is that with the ETY Kids, you have to turn the volume up a little bit more. I do not find this to be an issue at all (as long as I remember to turn the volume back down when done listening, to prevent blowing out my ears or the speakers if I forget). In fact, I prefer the higher impedance because it gives me more control over the volume. Bottom line, the sound is great---if you get them to fit. Which brings us to the biggest question with these. FIT and COMFORT. Here is where you either love or hate Etymotics. Unlike most ear buds and other IEMs, Etymotics are long and “deep fitting”, and require you to insert them deeply into your ear canals. Even with a lot of uncomfortable experimentation, twisting, pushing, and angling, you still may not get it right. I must have unusual ear canals, because a good fit was almost impossible. These came with 3-flange silicone tips and the Glider tips (ER38-17), even though Etymotics has discontinued the Gliders. The 3-flanges didn't fit well at all, and there was also no seal and no isolation from outside noise with any of them. I did get an adequate fit and seal with the old Glider tips (ER38-17) with decent isolation. I also had some luck with ER38-14 foam ear tips (that came with my MK Isolators) but they were not perfect. They provided a better fit and seal, and better than average isolation, but they still didn't entirely block out, for instance, the hammering of construction workers a half a block away. I have since invested in a set of Earphones Plus replacement foam ear tips in small, medium and large sizes, so that I can further experiment. The best fit overall so far has been with the Etymotic foams and the replacement foams. Even with the best fit that I could manage, Etymotics still stick out more than I believe they should. I envy other Etymotic users who manage to get these things so far in that the “L” part of the ear phone is almost flush with the surface of their ears. Finally, like on many ear buds and IEMs, there is a microphonics issue with these. Anytime the wires are touched, there is noise. Not a huge problem, but it is there nevertheless. I find the marketing of this IEM to kids rather odd. Besides the pink color, there is nothing kid-oriented about these very adult-tuned IEMs. I especially advise caution regarding the fit. If I can’t get them far enough into the ear canals, how does a 4 year old kid? I recommend these and all Etymotics for the quality of the sound, for adults who seek a clear, neutral frequency response in an IEM. It is extremely difficult to find IEMs and ear buds under $100 with anything close to a neutral/flat sound signature. And--- given that it is essentially the MK Isolator with a minor volume limiter--- I certainly recommend the ETY Kids to adults as the entry level Etymotic. The sound, fit, and comfort are definitely not for everyone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a very good deal if you're already an Etymotic customer
*by M***Y on April 27, 2018*

This is a very good deal if you're already an Etymotic customer, I will explain why. I like the fact that they are lightweight, the sound quality is good for the price. Good clarity for midrange and highs. Bass maybe isn't clean and punchy as more expensive models. A few things about this Kids version. First, they added more impedance so even at max volume when connected to a typical smartphone it doesn't get too loud that would damage hearing for short term listening, but is still loud enough to damage for prolonged listening. There is a roll off for the higher frequencies too I believe. High frequencies can damage hearing easily when you have music playing so close to your eardrums. Personally I actually like these features due to having mild tinnitus. Secondly, these doesn't come with the filters, which are used to prevent dirt and gunk from entering the driver chamber. The regular filters model "ER38-46" fits, so I recommend getting some. Also, they come with limited eartip sizes since it's marketed for kids. You can get larger sized Etymotic eartips that will fit. I do find that due to the design it makes a very good earphones to fall asleep with. It is right angle design and doesn't protrude so much so you can lay on the side a little easier. Some earphones are so sensitive even at the lowest volume setting it is too loud to fall asleep to. Since the max loudness is limited for these, you get a finer control of the volume.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb; preferred over HF3 though not as durable
*by I***E on April 5, 2013*

The Etymotic HF3 headphones were my daily headphones and recently passed away after two years of dutiful service. After experiencing their quality, I knew that I was probably in for disappointment if I tried any other model or brand. However, the problem with HF3 (and apparently most of the Etymotic line) is that they simply are too loud with most of the electronics I use. With a deep breath I ordered these ETY3's. After returning the first set which was DOA, I put the working second pair to the test. I'm satisfied with the sound quality and pleased to find them to be just as comfortable. Most importantly, I can now have my output volume at a reasonable level which gives me more space to turn my media down. Fortunately, this set accepts the the standard ear plug tips. Durability certainly taken a hit at this lower price point. Surprisingly, the ETY3's do not have replaceable filters which may be a problem over the long term. In general, the chord and body doesn't have the same "Wow $150 headphone" feel, but that doesn't bother me too much. If I may add, personally, I think that the gloss black finish is a nuisance.

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