Etymotic ER4XR Super Review - Just a TOOL?

Are you chasing "accuracy" in sound? Well you should probably be looking at the Etymotic ER4SR and ER4XR. They're generally accepted by the audio industry as highly accurate -- maybe the most accurate -- but does that mean they're something audio nerds like me want to listen to? Let's unbox and review the ER4XR to find out.
Etymotic ER4XR: amzn.to/2FtfqIy
Etymoitc ER4SR: amzn.to/2N54B5Y
A cheaper way to try Etymotic: amzn.to/2WYbBku
(I kinda like the Ety Kids better, but you need a powerful source.)
FYI: I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Shout out to Birocratic for the sick music. Check him out on Soundcloud: / birocratic
#Etymotic #ER4XR #IEMs

[@SuperReview]

If you like IEMs, you'll love our Discord server: discord.gg/ZBpXZnp

[@gaklimited]

I got perma-banned though... Too much of it ain't healthy 😅

[@SuperReview]

How'd you get banned? I didn't know anyone was banned honestly.

[@gaklimited]

@@SuperReview umm... I'm not complaining or anything, but ask if 'gaklimited' was banned with hetul if you can

[@dcakewalklearner8761]

Please make a review on KZ APTX HD Bluetooth 5.0 module. please we would like to hear your review. Please.. Can you make it.

[@kainiyao5488]

Hello, How can i contact you? Could you make a review on my product, we would like to hear your review, please.

[@Jojo-rb5vj]

When he says that there is no separation between instruments that is absolutely not the case in my experience. In fact one of the main things I use these IEMs for is orchestral transcription

[@aannzzuu]

Same. I have the ER4SR and it has very good imaging that even complex tracks ull hear everything. For me, imaging/separation over soundstage. I can surely enjoy listening if i will hear everything.

[@andrewaustin5967]

I've been into this hobby for a long time, just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos and presentation style. The information seems more practical and not fan boyish

[@andrewaustin5967]

Love the haduken spam shirt BTW!

[@SuperReview]

Tatsumaki senpu kyaku!

[@nihadasadli2642]

7:58 that's what she said

[@1Dub79]

OMG!!! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@medtxastratospore5729]

Getting your preferred sound signature is like commitment. I used to like bassy / v-shaped sound signature I think my taste change. Now I am a fan of single BA sound, for me etymotic just sound right for any music genres. Most of it because I get used and commit to this kind of sound signature.

[@SuperReview]

Honestly, I could live with ER4XR as my only earphone.

[@SuenaTremendo]

Great review man. Greetings from Argentina!

[@SuperReview]

Thanks amigo ✌️

[@Alexander_Sannikov]

re-watching your old reviews because i'm going to buy another pair of IEM's, and I almost forgot how amusing your description of ER4XR's fit was :D i really like this subtle humour in many of your reviews.

[@aleclim7676]

Cool review! Hope you'd review the Tin P1 and the moondrop kxxs soon 🙏

[@SuperReview]

Hoping to get some P1s soonish.

[@golgothatheend]

Well, it is true, the silicone tips, especially all two (or three if you're counting the grey one you can buy out of amazon) triple flange tips do rape your ear, until it gets softer over time. After some pain, any triple flange tips will serve you well, very comfortable, until it gets overly loose and decide to stick inside your ear rather than the IEM. One of the most horrifying moment with er4 for sure, but I managed to develop some technique to remove tips from my ear without a tweezers so I guess that's that. Based on my experience tho, the smallest one's the most painful one to get used to, but they do disappear in your ears deepest, and provides surprising isolation, after some painful adjustment period. And it's the most panic inducing one of they decide to stay in your ear. The sound, I love it. Or maybe I love this because I got used to it. Still, it never ceases to amaze me. Often times reproducing sounds that I unintentionally ignored. Granted, I do not have much experience with IEMs, se 535 for short period of time, se 425, and that should be it. Other listening devices, maybe some random headphones I bought when I was in my teens, and srh 440 which I do not remember how it sounded like. Tho, what I can tell is, it isn't overly flashy or 'exaggerated (in a quotation mark because every target has a different definition of flat)'. It's rather clean, light tasting with a vast detail. Kinda like sashimi, if that makes sense. Oh, and that fucking cable. I shredded three etymotic cables throughout my whole use, multiple chinese ones. And because of it's notch and weird placement of mmcx port, I ended up filing notched area, because I was finally sick of shaving off third party cables, when it didn't even worked well, disconnecting from the cable every fucking time. I do suggest buying angled mmcx to mmcx connector designed for er4sr/xr, which will cost you 50 usd or so in aliexpress. Angled connector and a sturdy cable will surely save you some decent amount of money. And it'll suit you better if you're planning to connect bluetooth tws modules or such.

[@Bruzewane]

great review as always, could you review the Sony MDR-XB50AP earbuds? they heavily emphasize the bass and I was wondering how you would feel about them

[@jeremygunkel]

I always these when I travel. They do an amazing job blocking out sound, comfortable for many hours of use, and sound great.

[@SuperReview]

I have a long flight later this summer, I'll try 'em out.

[@CrusaderGeneral]

i just ordered this to plug into my Sena 50s for in-helmet conferences. Gonna test it on my crazy loud GSXS1000

[@ggelhsva]

What’s the fit & comfort like while wearing a helmet? Also, Do you lose the seal while putting the helmet on? Or are they staying put?

[@hetul784]

3:45 - 3:55 just some serious show of Amazing hand Olympics. 10/10 would recommend This video of hand motions become a sport. BTW great video, I see your quality getting better and better which is amazing. Honestly $350 for a pair of in ears isn't cheap indeed. But usually 70% of the cost is just tuning and the tuning these have make them great for studio and reference use getting them to the level of U12t by which costs $2,000. only lacking the imaging. For the tuning I think they're amazing. I'm not saying they're like the U12t, but they're great for a starting studio on a small budget. Also talking about the cable length. Considering these are targeted at studio, the amps in studios are actually far so it's useful

[@SuperReview]

The ER4XR was tuned by unicorns with gold hooves. Glad some people appreciate the hand olympics, I think they trigger some nerds :P

[@gauravjoseph4831]

This is nice, I want one

[@megasko590]

I bought a ER2XR last week and compared to my ER4S, the predecessor of ER4SR/XR. I think the sound of ER4S is neutral and clean, but the ER2XR is better for casual. Btw, I don't need to plug the ER2XR into my canal as deep as ER4S, so the former is more comfortable

[@SuperReview]

I wanna try ER2XR, I think I'll like it better than ER4 TBH.

[@user-fy8lq1nv4o]

Amazing earbuds only while u apply the ear tip ( take time to be comfort)

[@GodfreyMann]

Success! A crying baby and screaming toddler sitting two rows in front of me on today’s one hour flight were silenced completely by the ER4XR, and I was only playing a solo piano recording (Goldberg Variations). The downside is it’s so good that they’re dangerous to wear while walking in the street. They’re great in planes, trains, buses when you need to block everything out. Also good for protecting ones ears as I can lower the volume and still listen to audiobooks on the London Underground. I’ve had no comfort problems but they took time getting used to. They’re definitely my go-to in ears for sound isolation and I love the fact the music isn’t entirely in my head but there’s a pretty decent stage around it. The signature is leaner than my Arya’s (V2) but still enjoyable.

[@antonzinn2293]

I would love to see your opinion on the Tin P1!

[@SuperReview]

Me too 👀

[@ditdisini]

How much do they cost?

[@SuperReview]

$150 - 170

[@ahmadhusaini8420]

get an er2se for casual listening as it doesnt have BA's timbre, get the XR if u want the bass but the treble is quite rolled off with XR

[@GodfreyMann]

What other IEMs with equivalent noise isolation to the ER4XRs would you recommend we check out?

[@SuperReview]

Hard to compete with Etymotic for straight noise reduction. But I'm personally just as happy with isolation of something like Magaosi K5 or Blessing 2.

[@GodfreyMann]

Super* Review thanks for the tips, will check them out!

[@alfonso5026]

Can u pleeeeease review KZ ZSX Terminator? I've watched a lot of reviews for it and I still need YOUR review. Still deciding which one to buy between ZSX Terminator and ZS10 Pro

[@SuperReview]

I don't think I'll review it, sorry. IMO, get Blon BL-03.

[@MrChill263]

That music that's playing while unboxing awesome. Can you share a link of the songs used, please? Thank you

[@SuperReview]

The music is all Birocratic: birocratic.bandcamp.com/track/sleepyface

[@YUYU-qv5le]

I just find out you have been review this set, I think this set is best single BA in my collection, better than fiio fa1, qdc Neptune.

[@no_special_person]

These seem WAYYYYYY better than my kz zsn pros 💀 It's awesome how deep this rabbit hole goes of audiophile iems. Everyday I'm learning something new -a noob

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

3:45 That presentation is always awesome and funny 😆😄😆

[@bequanma]

I was disappointed at it first. But holly hell! After a months (or two?) with it i would say it's the best iem i've ever listened. The cons about this iem are on point. If you don't like the fit and the cable it will irritated you a lot. Also you have to clean your ears often because this thing go DEEP into you ear. I have ears infection because of this thing. ALWAY CLEAN YOUR EARS AND IEM PEOPLE! Also it has proprietary mmcx connector and silicon eartips so it's not easy or cheap to replace these accessories. But if you want a awesome iem (depend on your music preference) i think it will be the last iem you will ever buy. Unless it broke or something and you have t fork out $300 for new or $200 used with disgusting eartips. Also i use it with hidizs sonata so it fit my sound preference better. And i almost forgot about it, if you buy used er4xr, be careful cause sometime the eartips will stuck inside your ears. So insert it not too deep and use your finger + fingernail on the eartips to get it out.

[@SuperReview]

I would hate to get one of these tips stuck in an ear 😵

[@bequanma]

@@SuperReview Also why wouldn't you review portable speakers?

[@SuperReview]

I've done some, but they're not as fun as headphones.

[@hippopilot6750]

I would recommend for settings where you might need to remove them often or if you're sick of deep insertion but don't want to use foams to shell out for custom fit tips. They don't go as deep (still deep tho) as the triple flange so the sound and isolation won't be as perfect and you'll have a noise floor of your ears' circulation (still better than a shallow IEM's) but you get isolation fitted exactly to your ear and they're better than foams in both regards. Your insurance might even cover getting the moulds from an audiologist. I'd especially recommend it for the er4xr since a better seal and slightly shallower fit tend to be better for bass at the cost of some high end, but the bass could be too muddy at deep insertion depth anyway. If you had the SR, triple flange in the proper deepness is really the only optimal setup and imo better than XR triple flange. A shallower fit for the SR loses the bass as the roll-off is designed to be canceled out in a deeper insertion/isolation and also the high end won't be exact so you get the worst of both worlds.

[@cxmxc]

Can you do a top 5 or what's you favorite iem so far?

[@SuperReview]

Might do my fave in a bunch of different price levels.

[@joefilter2923]

Super* Review Yeah, or even a quickie roundup of your 5-star IEMs.

[@Geerladenlad]

I have always heard that Jerry Harvey was responsible for the invention of the in ear monitor. The way I heard it that he was working for rock bands Van Halen specifically man they challenged him to come up with a monitor that sounded good.

[@SuperReview]

Yeah I've heard that before, too.

[@damaygo1742]

Love the hat. Maybe you can do reviews on Bands and music??? A new series on your channel maybe? 🤷

[@SuperReview]

I just listen to the same albums over and over 🙃

[@damaygo1742]

@@SuperReview oh... HEY you never answered back if you listen to Twenty one Pilots or not bro

[@SuperReview]

Hm can't say I've heard of them. Got a song to recommend?

[@damaygo1742]

@@SuperReview well let me break it down for you. Their first self title album, is really upbeat toned, but their lyrics are intense. Their second album Vessel (my FAVORITE) is musically incredible, not to mention the deep and touchy lyrics. Their third album Blurryface is very dark toned but the lyrics are also very very deep. And lastly their recent Album Trench is mostly focused on the music, and not so much on the lyrics, but still pretty good. But one thing to keep in mind is that all their music has Christian undertones and references, and thats why I like them, cuz im like a hardcore Christian. There isnt a specific song you should listen to, but I highly reccomend just finding Vessel on spotify or something and just clicking shuffle. It'll blow your mind. Also if youre not a Christian, you prolly wont get some of the references so i suggest using Genius as many times they have some good commentary. Come back and tell me what you think brother 🤙

[@Forwhomthebelltolls24]

The best IEM ever made..yes, these are tools, possibly the only IEM,even the chi fi market didn't dare to copy. These are audiology reference, not meant for audiophiles.

[@SuperReview]

Hm, maybe.

[@mikafoxx2717]

Audiophiles tend to like the HD600, so I don't know about that. I think they just overlook them for the most part, knocking their single BA and tiny design. Audiophile iems always have some fancy pattern faceplate and 6 different driver types, or something.

[@mylespower3309]

Can you do a review of the Bose QC 30’s please?

[@antoinep9733]

Nice summation, pretty much what I expected from the many reviews I’ve watched. For music enjoyment I’ll pass, but the cheaper models would be a compact option for air-travel I guess.

[@SuperReview]

Ety Kids 👀 $50

[@antoinep9733]

Super* Review Ha ha, the price is right, and bubblegum colours! Was actually thinking ER2XR when they are cheaper on Massdrop.

[@MustangDesudiroz]

as a EDX user. will this IEM make a huge difference?

[@mattialemboluscari8774]

Yes!

[@TehWever]

Have my pair for 3 years now. And those are very happy years. Pair it with any Fiio x5 and higher and some decent music files and you'll never want to go back. They are pretty fragile though so if you dont care for your stuff or often misplace them, thats gonna be a pricy disapointment.

[@JDJ-hi5lb]

Are these good for people that live under people with heavy feet?

[@Guljulmek]

yes

[@amitraj3472]

As a person who has reviewed both the ER4XR and the Simgot EN700Pro, which of these would you choose in a blind test?

[@SuperReview]

ER4 for midrange and treble quality.

[@amitraj3472]

@@SuperReview so, I guess simgots have a better bass response while the er4xrs have an analytical treble and midrange? Are they are a step apart from the simgots?

[@SuperReview]

Just very different. Depends on what you're looking for -- could be a big improvement but I could also see someone being disappointed with ER4. FWIW, I don't really listen to ER4 much -- I prefer ER2XR, which is maybe an easier comparison w/ Simgots. I think ER2XR has more neutral signature, less contrast, more warmth.

[@amitraj3472]

@@SuperReview in other words, it would be safe to say that a person who likes to hear nice bass and mids wouldn't be very much happy with the ER4XR. Would this mean that slow jazz music would lack the bass that the music is known for?

[@SuperReview]

I think you'll be happier with Blessing 2.

[@kloningankumain4802]

My dream Endgame, the outmost detail and separation

[@BunnyslippersEUC]

Very expensive. I am considering the cheaper ETYMOTIC HF5 for using with a field audiorecorder.

[@SuperReview]

I wonder if those are the same as Ety Kids but without the resistor. I quite like the Ety Kids.

[@choonghou66]

Please review the Sony WF-1000XM3 true wireless earphones! Would love to hear your take. Thanks

[@SuperReview]

I'm skipping those for the same reason I skipped on the Beats -- the case is too big and I know I won't use them, pricey lesson to learn.

[@choonghou66]

Super* Review Fair enough! Thanks

[@ahmedwael3019]

Try the er2xr, they use dynamic drivers instead of BA. They have more bass but with the same design and over all sound signature. Cost 130-150$.

[@SuperReview]

I'm curious if the ER2 sounds more like the Ety Kids, which I actually like the sound of a lot -- they just need a lot of amp to get loud enough.

[@ahmedwael3019]

@@SuperReview I think it would be more like an er4xr but with more sub-bass.

[@VeryMadMango]

Does anyone know what is the watch he's wearing?

[@SuperReview]

It's a Pebble 2 ✌️

[@rjbrion2490]

Please try QCY T1C TWS

[@nepentheworld]

Great review! Is this good for playing Roland V-drum?

[@SuperReview]

I don't think I know what that is.

[@nepentheworld]

@@SuperReview sorry I mean are they suitable for playing electronic drum?

[@SuperReview]

Probably great for it, but I never played an electronic drum, sorry.

[@markcenina9137]

Can you do a review for plextone dx6? Its a 3 driver iem very cheap but can't find any review :)

[@SuperReview]

Nope, haven't heard of that one.

[@petresde]

when is coming the mee audio m6 review comming

[@SuperReview]

Probably won't do one. I have a pair here, they're pretty solid, but not my faves.

[@jonnysosa4971]

I’m just here, wanting to know if these are good for gaming or not lol

[@SuperReview]

I personally do not use IEMs for gaming, I use Koss KPH30i.

[@Rehbstar]

Hello, can you please do a review of trn m10?

[@SuperReview]

Sorry, not planning to.

[@pancsasa]

7:48 - when you see your crush

[@SingularityMedia]

Etymotic are the standard in reference in ear monitoring. Mastering engineer here, although I spend most of my time working on my full range reference monitors in the mastering room, I also produce, and I like to totally immerse myself in the sound when producing. These things are razor precise and tell no lies. I can mix on these and be confident of no surprises when I take the mix into the mastering room. The transient response is so fast, and the bass is just clean and pure. When mine go I'll get another pair immediately.

[@PogGamerMan]

They could have treated the box a bit better、it looks like it went through quite a journey

[@SuperReview]

No doubt 😅

[@vltruane]

Ok, how do they compare to a Tin T3? I’m deciding between the two. I have a Dragonfly black DAC already. Any thoughts?

[@SuperReview]

Pretty different. Have you considered Magaosi K5?

[@vltruane]

Better, or worse? I don’t know, newbie here. I’m just trying to make the best decision here.

[@vltruane]

I want an overall great sound, bass included.

[@vltruane]

Again, I’m working from an iPhone 6s TSMC Plus, and an iPad Pro 10.5

[@SuperReview]

@@vltruane Magaosi K5 is my favorite Chi-Fi right now.

[@joelstatosky1817]

Most of the reviews say that they are great, but the fear of ear damage. They do offer custom Iem's tho

[@SuperReview]

IMO there's not really risk of ear damage, it's just a new sensation for most.

[@salmatic81]

Could you recommend a pair of earbuds/IEMs for $150 or under? I listen to mostly rap and rock. And I listen to everything from my phone, I like bass but not overpowering? I would value your opinion because you know what you're talking about in your reviews. I prefer wired over Bluetooth

[@GauravSharma-dy8xv]

Use Fiio FH1. They are amazing 😍❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@SuperReview]

Some good options with bass: Meizu Live, Ikko OH1

[@salmatic81]

@@SuperReview thank you

[@salmatic81]

I've finally narrowed it down to 2 IEMs, FiiO fh1 and the Ikko oh1, which would you choose?

[@SuperReview]

@@salmatic81 Mmm between those two not even close, Ikko is much nicer to listen to. I don't like FH1 much.

[@stefangerber4415]

Can you take phone calls with it

[@SuperReview]

No microphone on the cable, but you could probably find a cable with a microphone.

[@SuperShiki666]

Can you do a review on the new bgvp ds1 pro?

[@SuperReview]

Not sure about that one. Is it a single dynamic?

[@SuperShiki666]

@@SuperReview dual BA and one Dynamic irc, costs around 50 bucks so it competes with tfz t2 and tin hifi

[@coffee-vz1nr]

These look robust. Also would you mind doing a video on dap under 100 dollars?

[@TheDealer1228]

Snow Hound My advice? Keep the 100 you have now and save a little more. Anything under 100 isn't going to be built well or sound that great. Even his NW-A45 was like $225 when it launched and that's considered an entry level DAP.

[@coffee-vz1nr]

@@TheDealer1228 yeah I searched a lot but could not find a good one. Maybe I'll just buy a fiio btr3 or a radsone es100.

[@gokzilla]

Oluv‘s gadget prefer the Er2se. I buyed the 2se yesterday. I have the er2xr and 3xr. I want thr 4xr but finally decide for the 2se

[@SuperReview]

I got the ER2SE, I definitely prefer the XR. But I prefer the XR even more with a bit of EQ to reduce mid bass.

[@phillipnunya6793]

That guy has some oddly specific and unusual criteria for what qualifies as good. I don't put a lot of stock in his opinions.

[@gullibleskeptic3237]

i have these for a few months now and they are the best iems i have ever heard. to me its like an iem version of the hd600 but with better treble and deeper subbass. A little uncomfortable at first but i got used to it. Im lucky i dont have much earwax so thats not really a problem. Now i can wear them for hours. The isolation is very good so you can really sink into the music with these even in public. I mostly listen to rock music like paramore and avril lavigne and i think the etymotics present everything in a very balanced way. The mids are slightly forward which makes the vocals very clear and powerfull (without any sibilance). Allthough i think the tuning is almost perfect i dont always want that ''extra'' bass. So sometimes i use eq to make them sound more like what the sr is supposed to be like. I would like to hear that one in person to compare. I think they would be slightly clearer.

[@SuperReview]

Yeah, I got the XR 'cause everyone said the SR has no bass, but I do wonder if I'd prefer the SR actually.

[@catherinecatalan5926]

@@SuperReview same. I have the er4xr but reaalllly itching to buy the er4sr. Which iems under $200 have you tried is the closest to the er4xr?

[@mrnobody433]

Adv model 3 review ???

[@SuperReview]

Looks like a good fit, but I haven't tried it.

[@bklynrickel]

I bought the ER3XR recently. I read that there's hardly a sound difference between it and the ER4 considering the price. Great review of the ER4 though! The more I listen to the ER3XR, the better I'm liking them.

[@SuperReview]

I'm curious to try out the ER2, dynamic driver so might be a bit more different.

[@fckinnonstick9919]

Still doesn't dethrone your Tin t2s?

[@SuperReview]

I'd say my favorite right now is the Shozy Neo CP.

[@fckinnonstick9919]

@@SuperReview That was great!

[@GerAM7]

I only started to like your videos and kinda trust on what you are saying because you use the Alice in Chains' Unplugged

[@SuperReview]

Such a good album.

[@wantednada]

Please can you advise me with agreat iem .. My budget is 90 - 150 usd $ ... I would be grateful if you helpe out

[@smug_slime]

Tin t2 would be a great choice. I just have it for around a month now and it's great and iirc its around 50-30 dollars depends where you get them. The great thing about tin t2 personally is you can wear it over the ear or straight down. Tin t3 is also a good buy but I haven't use it personally so I can only based on others recommendations.

[@SuperReview]

Really depends on what kind of sound signature you like. In that price range, my favorites are Rose Mini2, Meizu Live, and Shozy x Neo CP.

[@SuperReview]

T2 & T3 are also great choices.

[@wantednada]

Thanks for the help 😁😁 ...

[@wantednada]

@@SuperReview thanks man for your help i appreciate it 😁

[@jlc38]

I just can't see paying over $300 for a pair of IEM. I just received my pair of TRN V80's that I saw reviewed right here. I gotta say I'm so blown away I can't believe it. I've gone through so many pairs of "earbuds" over the years I've lost track. I was a Sony MDR EX85 super fan for years. But all the buzz about these new batches of IEM coming from China got me curios. Holy hell! I really thought I had a handle on what a good pair of IEM's sounded like. But that view has changed drastically now I have listened to the TRN V80's for the last 4 hours. They sound crazy good. Bass is so tight it makes me shiver. So much clean sound coming into my head I was overwhelmed at times. Anyway how a $300 IEM can sound over 7 times better then the TRN's for the price is beyond me. Oh and thanks to Super Review for the $3 coupon on my purchase! Sweet.

[@brianyau9812]

Try one in a retail store. You will blow your mind for how much better $300iem are in terms of soundstage, imaging and vocal separation (which cannot really be showed in a frequency response graph) However, IMO headphones in $300 worths more than an IEM in $300, so I've never bought one lol

[@rahman.utara.]

Please compare this to Rock Zircon.. (KZ has left the chat).. #ups

[@samier09]

... Sony & Fearless Audio just joined the chat 😉

[@gigihanmandarin]

Nono not the hand wave again...

[@SuperReview]

👋 Cha-riggered

[@user-fy8lq1nv4o]

it was currently on amazon 248 for xr4sr

[@user-fy8lq1nv4o]

is that vali2 and modi 2 on the desk??

[@SuperReview]

Vali 2 + Modi 3 👍

[@user-fy8lq1nv4o]

Is it capable for this earbud

[@SuperReview]

Yeah, plenty capable.

[@SuperEnforcer88]

Review the Tin P1.

[@jdb9388]

"friction with that in and out process" 💀

[@gigihanmandarin]

These are like Lexus. Everything is great about them, you can't find fault against them, yet you don't love them.

[@aurelian9817]

Any etymotic with a ba will sound snappier and sharper than the dd models. Pianos sound the best with my etys.

[@lorcro2000]

I think they've had their run - there are options out there now for less money that can do more than they can. They're still great but still just single BA designs so forget about bass slam. But then again I'm not in the "accurate" camp, I want sound I enjoy. And part of that is the type of bass you can generally only get out of a dynamic driver. Between the Etys and, for instance, a FiiO FH7 it's no contest, the FiiO, every time. For me, anyway.

[@SuperReview]

$450 👀

[@achurro650]

Wat

[@sync232]

You definetelly can get used to the fit. Pro tip: use saliva to lube them a little bit to fit in easily. Amazing isolation, great sound. Only downfall is that if someone wants to talk to you it takes more time than normal to take them out.

[@SuperReview]

Yeah, the time to removal (TTR) and time to insertion (TTI) is pretty long with these.

[@MustangDesudiroz]

bruh lol

[@phillipnunya6793]

That is one way to make your ears and IEM even more gross.

[@samier09]

I'm not into this "acurate" sound.. if you work in a recording studio then you probably need speaker's & headphone's that are perfectly tuned for acuracy... I personally need more dynamic, spacier, wide sound stage, and a little bit more warmish sound... right now at the moment my favorite iem is the Sony EX1000... I've found the perfect tip's that give a good seal.. but taste's are different and that's good 🙂👍

[@SuperReview]

I really want to try the EX1000. Expensive!

[@samier09]

@@SuperReview the problem is that they're not produced anymore ...but you can find used one's on ebay...have found a very nice seller from Japan.. he has sold them as "used" but everything is in perfect condition..not even 1 small scratch..

[@williamsmilton6316]

Let's be real about this, they hurt when they are in real deep, pulling them out becomes a problem.

[@SuperReview]

I got used to it.

[@tmochie]

lol why am I watching this I can't even afford one of these

[@ehah1287]

please review etymotic er2 xr😳😳

[@SuperReview]

Will probably do that one soon.

[@ehah1287]

@@SuperReview TNX A LOT could you say me; whats your microphones model?

[@SuperReview]

For the KZbin video? It's called a Giant Squid or something.

[@ehah1287]

@@SuperReview TNX A LOT after not atacking america to my country i want to start u tube!

[@DanRC69]

I'm not liking a cable that's not replaceable - especially at that price. The isolation is BIG bonus though.

[@DanRC69]

@@mreq123zacier Oh, ok, didn't realise it had that, it just doesn't look like a standard removable cable and he failed to mention that. Thanks for the info.

[@SuperReview]

Yeah this cable is replaceable. I'm not sure if it would work with any MMCX or only Ety's -- its fitting is pretty unique, even though it's MMCX.

[@SuperReview]

Thumbs up for being helpful. Thumbs down for being kinda unnecessarily mean about it.

[@DanRC69]

@@SuperReview Sorry, that wasn't my intention, but a mention about it would have been helpful. Great review though and you seem to be right about the custom cable, not sure why they did that? Maybe for better ergonomics and comfort?

[@SuperReview]

You weren't being mean, I thought ottul was kinda.

[@Mrfpsara]

As a sound engineer for over 25 years, these are the closest thing to my genelec monitors, very cold, harsh, un-exciting But….they speak the truth and nothing but the truth. I can mix on these with confidence and know that my mix will translate well on anything. I always assumed IME are consumer grade toys”, these have changed my mind.

[@user-qd2rh3vy4c]

Disign best

[@audioAI]

This is old model, new model uses DD

[@SuperReview]

ER2 uses DD, yeah, and yeah, it's newer, but I don't think it's intended as a replacement for ER4.

[@audioAI]

@@SuperReview Single DD drivers are doing crazy things these days, you should know better :) Greetings

[@SuperReview]

@@audioAI I think if you asked Etymotic, they'd say the ER4 is still their range-topper. Does that mean it necessarily sounds better? Nope.

[@gullibleskeptic3237]

I just ordered the er2se. Cant wait to compare them to my er4xr.

[@SuperReview]

@@gullibleskeptic3237 Lemme know what you think.

[@BunnyslippersEUC]

You say lack of engagement. Others would use words as: dead sounding, less romantic, boring, less lively...

[@SuperReview]

Two dimensional.

[@BunnyslippersEUC]

Compressed

[@bankrolljaiyes141]

Frist

[@SuperReview]

But who will be first?

[@vijendrachejara5060]

Please don't recommend this iem whose accuracy is depend on deep insertion... They are not that great. Use Sony Ericsson MH1 headset inside.. most accurate sound design ed by sound engineer

[@SuperReview]

That's a pretty annoying way to state an opinion homie.

[@gullibleskeptic3237]

not to mention the fact that the deep insertion is what makes them so accurate in the first place because it doesnt change with differend ears. i have both er4xr and sony mh1 and while the sonys sound pretty nice and natural they are for sure not as accurate. they have too much subbass to be considered "neutral''.

[@vijendrachejara5060]

@@gullibleskeptic3237 probably you have inserted deep the mh1. Use bigger tips and it just have to sit in front of ear cannal. Also you can reduce the sub bass around 10db by blocking the back part of earbud along with pin hole.. that's make it flat sounding accurate iem.

[@gullibleskeptic3237]

@@vijendrachejara5060 i use the standard medium sized tips with shallow insertion but dont get me wrong, i like them a lot only the bass is too much for the music i listen to (mostly rock like paramore for example). Im aware of the mod you described so i ordered a 2nd pair to try it on. I found out about these through oluvs gadgets btw like many others i think;)

[@KennethFaria]

"Theres no way for me to verify that, unless i google or something" Seems like the bare minimum research one should do for a video hey? 😂 LOL

[@RomanTymchyk]

Got an angry pards on our hands

[@SuperReview]

It's OK, that was the joke.