Today"s tech-connected kids listen to MP3 players, videos, portable game devices, DVDs and in-vehicle entertainment systems through earphones, often for hours at a time. ETY-Kids safe-listening earphones are engineered to limit sound output while maintaining Etymotic"s well-known sound quality. By controlling the earphones, it is not necessary to restrict the volume setting on the player. Sound coming through ETY-Kids earphones will not exceed safe levels. The main reason listeners of all ages turn up the volume is to block out distracting background noise. ETY-Kids earphones seal the ears with ACCU-Fit eartips so volume levels stay safer. With an adequate seal plus the sound output-limiting of ETY-Kids earphones, parents are assured their kids are listening safely. The ETY-Kids 3 model includes 3-button Apple control. Hu"s Hoo & The Zoo is a five-member singing group who perform original music in a variety of styles including rock, pop, country, Latin and R & B. Etymotic Research, makers of high-fidelity personal audio products and a family of hearing health products, announces the signing of Hu the Owl, the group"s leader and songwriter, as an artist endorser. Under the terms of the deal, Hu (a dedicated user of Etymotic ETY-Kids Safe Listening Earphones and ETYPlugs sound-filtering earplugs) will wear an ETY-Kids T-shirt on stage and during press and publicity events. Each of these limited bundles will include a free copy of Hu"s Hoo & The Zoo"s book and 11-song music CD.