Etymotic ER4S with braided wires: do they exist?

[antonyfirst]

I'm very curious. I have seen many ER4P with braided wires, but never an ER4S (which uses flat wires). What's the reason for such difference?

[Todd R]

Newer versions have the braided wires, older models had the "flat" wire.
Nothing to do with being a P or S.

[antonyfirst]

Great. Another thing I find curious is that the ER4P can be found in black, while the ER4S are only found in red&blue. Is this right?

[Todd R]

Originally Posted by antonyfirst

Great. Another thing I find curious is that the ER4P can be found in black, while the ER4S are only found in red&blue. Is this right?

No.
The all back ones are the newest version.
The red/blue ones are older.
I've had both.

Personally I wish they would go back to the red/blue or something more visible. I can't easily see which is L&R on mine with the all black. Had to put a drop of red nail polish on the R channels so I could.

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

Anyone know if the black ones are still made in USA?

Thanks!