[Qonad]

Hi all,
 
I'm looking for an analytical and neutral pair of earphones to complement my SM3. I owned the RE0 previously, didn't really like them as they were too "thin" sounding and had too little in the low end.
 
I understand the 2 phones i've listed wouldn't be much "thicker" than the RE0 but i would like to know how they compare to each other. i just ordered the HM-602 so driving the er4s wouldn't be a problem.
 
Thanks

 

[mcnoiserdc]

hi!!
 
Have you read the ljokel multi iem thread? He has written about the er4s and dba-02

 

[Sil3nce]

dba-02.

 

[MaxwellDemon]

I don't know about the ER4S... but if I am to guess according to the MC5's Etymotic signature, ER4S will be as thin as RE0... if not thinner. So, if you want something thicker, DBA-02, according to what I've read.

 

[Sil3nce]

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I don't know about the ER4S... but if I am to guess according to the MC5's Etymotic signature, ER4S will be as thin as RE0... if not thinner. So, if you want something thicker, DBA-02, according to what I've read.

agree

 

[Inks]

x3 DBA or even the X-scape for even more sonority/warmth. edit: fwir

 

[Sil3nce]

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x3 DBA or even the X-scape for even more sonority/warmth.

like that usage of sonority xD

 

[DJGeorgeT]

between the RE0 and ER4S, the ER4S is thinner. If you did not like the RE0, then you should stay away from the ER4S and go for the DBA's

 

[echosf]

I do not know the sound of RE0 and DBA-02. However, ER4S is absolutely thin because of lack of bass. Well, nope, I would say not rich.

 

[Sil3nce]

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I do not know the sound of RE0 and DBA-02. However, ER4S is absolutely thin because of lack of bass. Well, nope, I would say not rich.

what?

 

[kin0kin]

lol head-fiers at it again. "I have not heard it but I think it will be....."
 
The only really "thin" and nasty etys are the er6 and er6i. Er4 is nothing like "thin". 

 

[Sil3nce]

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lol head-fiers at it again. "I have not heard it but I think it will be....."
 
The only really "thin" and nasty etys are the er6 and er6i. Er4 is nothing like "thin". 

thank you

 

[echosf]

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The only really "thin" and nasty etys are the er6 and er6i. Er4 is nothing like "thin". 

 
I think my words, "absolutely thin" and "lack of bass" were the wrong selection for describing ER4S. I wanted to emphasize the feeling compare to other IEMs I have listened. Among what I said above, "not rich" is the only correct word for ER4. No hard feeling for ER4 series. Actually, I like ER4 series quite much. 

 

[DJGeorgeT]

umm no, the er6 is an excellent iem. It is probably the most naturally sounding in the ety lineup. I did hate the er6i. The only problem is that the er6 is hard to drive and does require an amp and perhaps some bass boost. The er6 does have a larger soundstage than the er4. The er4 is detailed, but unfortunately it does not sound very natural. It is too fast. The er6 seems to be a tad bit slower, but fast enough. I can hear depth and punch on the er6 that I cannot perceive with the er4.   
 
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lol head-fiers at it again. "I have not heard it but I think it will be....."
 
The only really "thin" and nasty etys are the er6 and er6i. Er4 is nothing like "thin". 

 

[aamefford]

I own both.  Of the two, the ER4 P or S scale much better with amping.  So far in my listening (just a week or so with both together) the Ety is a tad more realistic, but much thinner or brighter.  The Fischer is not a real full bodied IEM either, but does have some amount of bass to it, and a slight warmth compared to the Ety.  I like both, and I'm having trouble deciding which to keep.  The Fischer has a much more comfortable cable and sounds great out of an iPhone.  The Ety is bulletproof, and sounds good with the P cable out of an iPhone, and brilliant with the S adapter out of my Headroom Ultra Desktop.  If you can't live with very tight, fast but light bass, pass on the Ety.