[goldfilm]

Is it worth to pay the double? Is there such a big difference between both?

 

[small.solar]

IMHO, YES

 

[steviebee]

Absolutely. My exp is with ER-6, not i, but ER-4 is like applying a turbo to the 6....everything is just better, more solid, more (clean & deep) bass, more detail and clarity in the treble

 

[Spyro]

I think so too. $160 is really a great price for what ER4P has to offer.

 

[dazzer1975]

stevie Bee has it on the money, although my experience is with the er6i not er6, the er4's just have more and better of everything that etymotic do best.

I would unhesitatingly recommend to anyone to get the er4p's and also get the p to s adaptor, that way you give yourself options of using amp or not and having two different earphones for essentially the price of one.

 

[K.C.]

I've had the 6s for over a year and just got the 4ps today. They're a big improvement in sound but not as easy to use/wear. Once I've got them sealed correctly in my ears they're uncomfortable and pretty dorky looking. They do have real bass, the 6s are pathetic on bass.

 

[GreatDane]

Another yes. I agree with dazzer1975 and recommend the ER4P for the option to go S.

 

[Scott549]

Is there a single flange for the ER4P or do you have to use the double or triple flange?

 

[minnow]

Yet another vote for the Er4P. After going through two pairs of Er6i in three years (the cables are a bit flimsy), I got the Er4P's a little over a week ago and am loving the sound and stouter cabling – steviebee and the others are quite right about the better SQ.

In terms of fit, I prefer the Er6i – they're less invasive in my ears than the Er4P but I did go to sleep with the 4 the other night... I use the triple flange but I have heard of people trimming a tier off the flanges for a better fit. I still haven't tried the foam because I think licking the silicone flanges give a better seal.

 

[steviebee]

Never got on with flanges of any sort, so I currently use Shure olives (they fit exactly) - very comfortable. And I sleep wearing my ER-4 regularly, I just have my hand under my head...seems to work.


and x3 on the P>S cable. It's a bit clumsy, but worth it.

 

[monolith]

They're worth it.

That said, you should look to buy them used. I paid $125 for my ER-4Ps.

 

[goldfilm]

Do you believe the same applies to Super.fi 3 vs. Super.fi 5?