Non-sound related aspects Fitment: Fit is perhaps the most interesting part about the EX1K. When in the ears, the driver is almost in line with the ear canal. What this looks like to an outside observer, they resemble "elephant ears" in a sense. It's perhaps a little weird, but I've seen worse. However, the fitment and design means that these are very comfortable. Daily usability: I really wouldn't use these in public. Apart from fitment, these have extremely low isolation, meaning that a lot of the nuance will get lost with the outside noise...

You probably know what Etymotic and the ER4XR are, so I won't introduce them for brevity, as I'd like to keep this review short and to the point. The ER4XR is currently $300 USD in Australia. User experience The triple and double flange Etymotic experience can be daunting for those who have not experienced deep insertion. For the first few days, it hurt, and got better the more I wore them. Your results may vary though, as I have small ear canals. I would recommend sleeping with them to get used to the fit. The upper portion of the cable is...