[Zachik]

Good news all around:
Etymotic is now a Head-Fi sponsor, and the EVO world tour is now back on track.
Registration was extended by a week to June 6.

 

[Pro-Jules]

I'm also intrigued by the cable as the past Etymotic products I've used (HF5 and ER4XR) had some seriously bad microphonics (probably weakest part of the product imo)

I am unable to walk around with my ER4XR due to serious noise transmission - but I thought that was down to the earpiece / speaker assembly themselves?

Although tapping anywhere on the cable was loud also.

 

[FloofyBuffalo]

I am unable to walk around with my ER4XR due to serious noise transmission - but I thought that was down to the earpiece / speaker assembly themselves?

Although tapping anywhere on the cable was loud also.

Have you tried wearing the cable over the ear? I find that basically eliminated the microphonics for me. I think the shirt clip would also help, but I don't bother with that.

 

[Zachik]

Have you tried wearing the cable over the ear? I find that basically eliminated the microphonics for me. I think the shirt clip would also help, but I don't bother with that.

The chin slider helps, too.

 

[Billyak]

Over ear is the way. I have a right angle mmcx cable for my ER4 and just wear my ER2 over ear with the stock cable too.

 

[Pro-Jules]

And you dont hear your footsteps - loudly or any rustle on the cable - loudly.

 

[tinyman392]

I am unable to walk around with my ER4XR due to serious noise transmission - but I thought that was down to the earpiece / speaker assembly themselves?

Although tapping anywhere on the cable was loud also.

Wearing the cable over ear can help with a lot of microphonics that happen with the ER-series of IEMs. The chin strap helps as well if over ear isn't an option. The EVO should be able to get rid of most cable noise if it's set up properly; even moreso if a BT adapter is made for it.

 

[james444]

This is going to be tricky...
Since I am now a member of the trade, associated with Etymotic - I am not allowed (and rightfully so) to post reviews or impressions on Etymotic products.
I am not allowed to post subjective opinions, but I am allowed to post objective info / data.

Hmm, but Senns MoT just posted his impressions of Drop HD8xx which are being featured on the front page of Head-fi now...

Yeah. Weird.

I think the explanation is MoT rules vs. sponsor rules.

Here's from the top of the rules section:

Please note that Sponsors are exempted from some of these rules.

https://www.head-fi.org/articles/terms-of-service.6725/#mot

 

[Zachik]

I think the explanation is MoT rules vs. sponsor rules.

I believe you are correct!

Now that Etymotic is a sponsor, I am allowed to post subjective opinions on Etymotic products despite being associated with Etymotic. That would fall under "advertisement" or "promotion", which is allowed for sponsors. I will try to remember to add a note that I am associated with Etymotic, just to make sure readers know that when reading my impressions / opinions.
BTW, I am not allowed to write anything negative on competitors, but that has never been my style anyhow... That rule applies to both MoT and sponsors.

 

[nornicle]

Ooh does this mean they are compatible with previous ER4 custom fits? If so this makes it a pretty easy Insta buy for....! I can’t stand universals anymore and the custom fits were such a good idea by Etymotic.

 

[Zachik]

Ooh does this mean they are compatible with previous ER4 custom fits? If so this makes it a pretty easy Insta buy for....! I can’t stand universals anymore and the custom fits were such a good idea by Etymotic.

@EtyDave can confirm, but since the nozzle looks pretty much the same to me - I guess it is compatible.

 

[AnyDave]

Ooh does this mean they are compatible with previous ER4 custom fits? If so this makes it a pretty easy Insta buy for....! I can’t stand universals anymore and the custom fits were such a good idea by Etymotic.

The stem (or nozzle) is the same as previous models, but most custom shells grab the earphone beyond the nozzle and the EVO does have a different body geometry. So, while it's possible that the custom molds will fit, it's likely not the case.

 

[sndp]

Now that Etymotic is a sponsor, I am allowed to post subjective opinions on Etymotic products

 

[donthuang]

Just notice the description on evo's page .
"Our engineers have pushed the boundaries with a custom joined triple balanced armature driver module."

Hmmm, that's actually can be a rather good marketing point.

 

[Zachik]

Now that Etymotic is a sponsor, I am allowed to post subjective opinions on Etymotic products despite being associated with Etymotic.

@sndp - not sure what that means... Got to ask my teenage son to translate Emoji to me...
But if you're saying "it is about time I post something" - well... I am trying to finish organizing my thoughts and notes, and post my impressions tomorrow (at the latest). Just in time for when the samples are going to start being sent to first reviewers (probably mid-week or so).