After some discussion with fellow headfi measurement enthusiasts, I thought it would be helpful to send a pair of Etymotic ER2SE dynamic driver IEMs out on a world tour. The aim isn't to produce a set of reviews for these headphones (and I'm not going to give them marks out of 5 here), but...

I'm a fan of etymotic's deep insert earbud style. ER4XR was great but it lacked bass I craved. Any other earbud that has similar deep insert style like etymotic?

Hello all and thanks. I'm looking into a single BA iem with replaceable cable and wanted to know how these 2 compare. Etymotic ER4 and the Final audio F7200? You could also include the ERa and the F4100 if you got experience with them.

I have the Etymotic MK5s. They're pretty much single-handedly responsible for allowing me to get any work done in my current open office environment. After a couple of near misses with the flanges getting disconnected while in my ear, I've vowed to take replacing them every so often more...

Hi all! New here. I am looking to replace my old HF3 Etys (Cables are going out) with something new. I am looking to spend under $200. I can get a pair of HR3XR for under 140 - but I have also read a lot of hype about the iBasso IT01. Can someone help me compare the two, and/or recommend...

Does anyone have experience with both IEMs? I tried Googling and looked here on Head-fi, but I can't seem to find if the new XR is a big improvement over the older 4p. I can get Er4P new for $200 and Er4XR new for $300. Is the $100 US worth the upgrade? The 4P come with an adapter that turns...

Hi, I recently found a renewed interest in personal hi-fi again, and picked up a Mojo to pair with my now ancient ety 4p's and a new pair of HD660's. WOW on both, but especially the 660s. Anyway, I'm looking to get a DAP, and was wondering if I should look at the Mojo/Poly combo as a type of...

For years I've listened to an iphone with a set of Etymotic 4ER-Ps, playing itunes mp3s (or lossless) that I'd rip, and I've been pretty happy. I recently was exposed to HD660s and a chord mojo amp and TIDAL, which floored me. There was a HUGE difference in the quality of the sound of full...

i've had these er6i's for a long time & i think the left driver is dying. i'm not extremely familiar with the life cycle of a balanced armature, but what are some of the symptoms when they are just about at the end of their lifespan? i did put my meter on them and they are no where close to...

well it looks like ety finally discontinued the ER38-50E filters. does anyone know the acoustic resistance of these? i'm probably going to have to find another source but would like to match the resistance if possible. it's these little white ones. for the er6i, er22 & i believe the old...

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-plus-universal-iems New Massdrop IEMs from.... Massdrop? Yup. Massdrop introduces their first audiophile product under their own brand name: the PLUS universal in-ear monitors. Since everyone is off at RMAF, I figured I’d go ahead and start a thread on...

Dear all, When i first tried the much-acclaimed etymotic hf5 with the triple flanges that appear to be standard setup, it was horrible. I now realize that it was down to not achieving a proper seal, which i have never been able to do unless with the foam inserts instead. Is this normal? Are my...

Hello, I am looking for a new IEM to replace my MH1C. I quite enjoy these, especially the treble, however the fit is not great and the bass is rather too much for me at times. I've looked into replacement tips and they don't seem to be compatible with many aftermarket. I am therefore looking...

I work in a loud factory and need head phones. requirements: 1.In ear (ear plug equivlent to prevent loudd noice). 2.better than beats by dre solo hds. 3.mic with controls to answer call or pause music. notes: i loved my dres but that was my entry point and never had anything like that i could...

Looking for the absolute best isolation I can get. Naturally, I'm looking into the various Etys. But seeing as how the Etymotic design is veeeery long in the tooth at this point, I was wondering if anything else has come along that surpasses it in that specific capacity? Not too interested in...

My belief is that I need IEM's that have: High isolation (minimum 35dB attenuation) Warm sound with a soft treble Highly transparent Good resolution To be used direct from iPod/TV Maximum budget £375 My hearing now has no dynamic range. I am unable to tolerate sudden increases in volume...

I've had ATH m50s and loved them, but did not enjoy wearing them.    I've had the Vmoda M80s and they were great, but to my ears there was a bit of distortion in certain blues-ey types of music in the mid bass range.   I tried a pair of Sony 7506s and, to my ears, they sounded better...

So I bought some Etymotic HF5 ear buds today and I am loving them so far! They come with lots of different kinds of eartips, and I was just curious: which eartips do the rest of you use? I use the smaller three-flanged ones, because I found them to stay in the best!

More from a scientific standpoint and not what your ears tell you......and let's leave this to SILICONE type tips only and we are also NOT talking about fit!  We are ONLY considering the sound differentiation with regards to the size of the exit hole.   On the surface I always figured a larger...

I work at a welding and fabrication business and it is VERY loud. So isolation is #1 on my wish list. #2 is sound,Accurate and balanced overall,with a little bit more bass presence than that on the high end for the cello. #3 is durability. Like I said,metal shop. So it might get dinged from...

I fish commercially in the summer. The fishing vessel that I live on for 2 months has twin John Deere engines that are running constantly. This produces a low rumble. There is a refrigeration system that is also constantly running. It produces a high-pitched whine. There is something loose in...

I have had my Etymotic 4p forever but continue to be amazed how good the darn thing is when used with a top notch source and an amp!

Hello, I'm looking for a good insert for the ETY's that are slightly larger than the tri-flanges? They are JUST  a dot too small and it takes a little work to get a good seal.   Thanks so much.

Don't know if its the upcoming election and all the talk about the ailing US economy, but I am going to buy US product (as best as I can)...... SO...... any suggestion on top end MADE IN USA headphones/earbuds manufacturers that make the product here in the USA??   Any best kept secret...

Hey Yall, I recently tried an idea that I am recommending to Comply (i'm positive im not the only one to do this i know) but I got tired of trying to read the "L" and "R" on some of my iems and even my TripleFi 10s with their v shape and hook cable I STILL manage to have to pause a sec to...