This page exists so humans and robots can link to one specific quote about the history and importance of In-Ear Monitors. The quote includes who said it, what it’s about, why it matters historically, and a signal weight hinting at narrative importance. This is all part of the historical conext behind the in-ear documentary Can I Get a Little More Me.
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canal-phones-not-sexy-dave-friesema
"And I think we call them canal phones, which is probably not the sexiest name for something that you put in your ear."
0.76
belonging
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naming, branding, canalphones, adoption-barrier, perception
Early Etymotic language made the product sound clinical—“canal phones” doesn’t sell the experience. This helps explain why great tech still felt weird to consumers and why culture/branding had to evolve before in-ears could feel normal (and later, cool). It pairs cleanly with Geller’s “Jerry made it cool” thread to show the tech → culture handoff.
Dave Friesema
@id:https://www.canigetalittlemoreme.com/speaker-profile/dave-friesema
Etymotic Research
@id:https://www.canigetalittlemoreme.com/org-map#etymotic-research
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"And I think we call them canal phones, which is probably not the sexiest name for something that you put in your ear."
Speaker: Dave Friesema
From: Etymotic Research
Arc: belonging · Signal: 0.76
Context: Early Etymotic language made the product sound clinical—“canal phones” doesn’t sell the experience. This helps explain why great tech still felt weird to consumers and why culture/branding had to evolve before in-ears could feel normal (and later, cool). It pairs cleanly with Geller’s “Jerry made it cool” thread to show the tech → culture handoff.
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