{"title":"2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mini series: \u003cstrong\u003eMini Closed\u003c\/strong\u003e for full front-seal isolation, \u003cstrong\u003eMini Semi-Closed\u003c\/strong\u003e for hybrid open clarity with closed impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mini-closed","title":"ETA Mini Closed","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 1.5em; padding: 6px 0 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid currentColor;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEar pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini C uses HyperX Cloud-compatible ear pads. Shop replacement pads: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Geekria-Replacement-Stinger-Headset-Cushion\/dp\/B07TSCC6XV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeekria for HyperX Cloud Flight \/ Stinger →\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brainwavzaudio.com\/products\/enhanced-small-oval-gaming-earpads-micro-suede-with-cooling-gel-memory-foam-for-akg-turtlebeach-hyperx-sennheiser-oppo-monoprice-more\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrainwavz cooling-gel micro-suede oval →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.2em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnprecedented low distortion. Class-leading linearity. Optimal passive isolation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eThe Mini Closed (Mini C) is our most isolating headphone — a true closed-back monitor that holds distortion below 1% THD even at 20 Hz. It delivers a private, distraction-free high-fidelity listening experience in the same compact, folding travel design as the rest of the Mini line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eShips with our stock \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/etaheadphones.com\/products\/stock-eta-cable\"\u003e3.5 mm cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet\u003c\/strong\u003e — optimal passive isolation for private, distraction-free listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio-neutral\u003c\/strong\u003e — class-leading linearity with unprecedentedly low distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the compact folding headband makes Mini C an easy companion on the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDistortion below 1% THD even at 20 Hz\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superbestaudiofriends.org\/index.php?threads\/eta-mini-c-review-and-measurements-a-new-standard-for-closed-headphones.12546\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epurr1n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5705\/3736\/files\/miniCh2_480x480.png?v=1699763268\" alt=\"ETA Mini C distortion measurement\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage source (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superbestaudiofriends.org\/index.php?threads\/distortion-surface-old-measurement-new-approach.13754\/page-6#post-419114\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSBAF\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5705\/3736\/files\/ETA_Mini_Closed.pdf?v=1679588492\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eETA Mini C measurements\u003c\/a\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/oratory1990\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOratory1990\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; width: 30%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eCopper, 32 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiaphragm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e50 mm graphene composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eN52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What about something affordable that sounds tonally correct for a closed headphone? ... the ETA Mini C is it. More than any other headphone I can think of at this time, the Mini C is the most deserving to have the moniker of ‘studio headphone’.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superbestaudiofriends.org\/index.php?threads\/eta-mini-c-review-and-measurements-a-new-standard-for-closed-headphones.12546\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarv, SBAF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Mini-C is what I'd consider a monitor-like neutral headphone. There's not much romance, or euphony here. For some recordings, this is a welcome relief from the Harman target tubby flaccidness that seems to invade\/encroach upon our shared concept of ‘neutral’.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superbestaudiofriends.org\/index.php?threads\/eta-mini-closed-impressions-and-reviews.12359\/#post-401906\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyotacowboy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I have finally a headphone in my collection that brings out the clarity and speed of the Hugo 2 while taming its otherwise aggressive upper mids and relentless presentation. While before I felt the Hugo 2+2go was a regretted expensive buy, the Mini C gave it new life. I've loved how it renders the tone and wild dynamics of the (in some tracks prepared) pianos in the for-free-jazz-and-atonal ‘To Pianos’ (Eve Risser\/Kaja Draksler), the much mellower and straight-ahead piano-led ‘Turning Point’ (Gonzalo Rubalcaba\/Trio d'Été), and the modern-classical guitar in ‘Kromos’ (Ismo Eskelinen). String timbre (piano and guitar), attack and decay work especially well with this pairing.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superbestaudiofriends.org\/index.php?threads\/eta-mini-closed-impressions-and-reviews.12359\/#post-391487\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eearnmyturns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In the end ETA has created another winner IMO. It is one of the best all-arounders I've heard, sounding great with every type of music I threw at it. That includes Classical which might be counterintuitive considering the intimate presentation, but it worked for me. The performance and enjoyment belies the modest price ($400 usd w\/o cable at the time of writing) and is definitely worth an audition if you're in the market.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superbestaudiofriends.org\/index.php?threads\/eta-mini-closed-impressions-and-reviews.12359\/#post-386895\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJinxy245\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETA Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45331820740904,"sku":"MiniC-3.5","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5705\/3736\/files\/DSC_0790.jpg?v=1767143116"},{"product_id":"mini-semi-closed","title":"ETA Mini Semi-Closed","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 1.5em; padding: 6px 0 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid currentColor;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEar pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mini S uses HyperX Cloud-compatible ear pads. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Premium-Replacement-Wireless-Comfortable-High-Density\/dp\/B09JKCMQKD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop replacement ear pads →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.2em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproachably tuned. Smooth and immediate. Compatible with any system and any music.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eThe Mini Semi-Closed (Mini S) is our hybrid-acoustic headphone — the clarity and spaciousness of an open back with the impact and black background of a closed one. It gives you the desired effect of a studio-grade recording while eliminating outside noise distractions, all in the same compact, folding travel design as the rest of the Mini line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003eShips with our stock \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/etaheadphones.com\/products\/stock-eta-cable\"\u003e3.5 mm cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid acoustics\u003c\/strong\u003e — the best of both worlds: open-back clarity and spaciousness with closed-back impact and a black background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the folding headband assembly means you can take Mini S with you wherever you go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5705\/3736\/files\/ETA_Mini_Semi-Closed_Stock_f5c4b0e6-4179-44a6-9a6d-c28b025fb163.pdf?v=1678216945\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eETA Mini S measurements\u003c\/a\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/oratory1990\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOratory1990\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; width: 30%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eCopper, 32 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiaphragm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e50 mm graphene composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eN52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“It's everything I want a 650 to be.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=L0Tx5PkrrFk\u0026amp;t=329s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTylersEclectic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Mini S is a semi-open design that often comes with associated usually ‘better’ sonic qualities: snappier transient response, more spacious headstage, improved responsiveness to small signals, etc. ... This one to me is a home run.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superbestaudiofriends.org\/index.php?threads\/eta-mini-s-review-follow-up-to-mini-c.12558\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMarv, SBAF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“If you like a very balanced, cohesive, natural sound, these are a great choice.”\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.head-fi.org\/threads\/review-eta-headphones-s-and-c-versions.965769\/post-17254609\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecarlman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Eta Mini S made short work of Senn HD 25 Light with Yaxi Alcantara pads and 580 BS. Nicely tuned across the entire freq response. More punch, slam, and overall energy than Auteur Classic. Initial impression is that they could compete with dynamic driver headphones up to $1500.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Bpcarb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“These are two very engaging headphones (my tastes obviously) and though one might outperform the other in different areas (Atrium more slam wider headstage, Mini S better extension snappier transients), I found the enjoyment to be much closer than the price delta might suggest. For my money the Mini S is where I would spend my money for a sub $500 headphone. That's why I did. If it's at all possible I'd suggest getting ears on a Mini S if you're in the market for a headphone in the $500 price range.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jinxy245\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FkOSgvOx6Ik\" title=\"ETA Audio Mini SC Headphone review\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gg4dHOD87pk\" title=\"ETA Mini S YouTube review\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L0Tx5PkrrFk\" title=\"ETA Mini S YouTube review\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ETA Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45331845906728,"sku":"MiniS-3.5","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5705\/3736\/files\/DSC_0934_01.jpg?v=1767644873"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5705\/3736\/collections\/DSC_0790.jpg?v=1778619299","url":"https:\/\/etaheadphones.com\/collections\/2022.oembed","provider":"ETA Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}