[LIVE_EVIL]

   
Only the ER-4SR and XR have got metal housings.

This makes me a sad panda

 
Ok, so I keep using my poor beat down ER4S for now.

 

[HiFiChris]

Ety-Power, mate, Ety-Power...
 
 
 

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The tips have the correct size but I modified them.​

Like this, they retain their original sound but also seal in my large ears.​

 

[murella]

This is the wrong thread, but any chance you could help me figure out how to make some filters for my meelctronics a151's?

You can try different Ety or Sonion filters if their diameter is same to the earphones sound tube. Or add some layers of different wipes or something similar on the top of the tube and fix by an eartip.

 

[DivineCurrent]

Maybe you two are really cranking it then? They have measured to show a good deal of THD in the crossover region at loud volumes ( sort of where the advantage of the multiple drivers per range helps) but wonder if the new transmission line style of crossover is the culprit

I'll have a test but if that is the issue I know the XR would be a good one to try.

 
I definitely have not pushed them past 90 db when I had them, but I agree it could be a problem with the crossover, because there was no problems with my X10s. I may get another pair to see if it's a manufacturing issue. 
 

 
​I'm a bit late with this response, but I moved up from a Klipsch X10 to the Etymotic ER4S (so not the SR/XR, but an older ER4). If you thought the X10 didn't have enough treble (which I also thought as well) then the ER4 series may very well be right up your alley. The X10 really does sound somewhat muffled compared to the ER4S. And I'd assume the ER4SR and ER4XR would be at least just as better than the X10, if not better.
 
I personally like my ER4S much better than my X10 - hence why I sold the latter after buying the former.

 
Thanks for the comparison! You're right, they may just be the perfect balance for my tastes. 

 

[LunaC]

I'd go all in with the XR if you. I loved my ER4s but would expect you'd think the bass anemic coming from the x10 and more difficult to drive.

 

[chowmein83]

I'd go all in with the XR if you. I loved my ER4s but would expect you'd think the bass anemic coming from the x10 and more difficult to drive.

@achelgeson I'd have to agree with this. If you like the amount of bass in the X10 but just wanted more treble than the XR seems to be better. The ER4S at least really is a bit lacking in the bass department compared to the X10.

 

[anticute]

I love my Ety HF3, and the XR sounds like it could be right up my alley. It ought to be a direct upgrade, keeping the same level of isolation and add a little bit of low end. Sounds pretty awesome IMO
 
Will wait for some more impressions and reviews, though. If anyone has heard both the HF3 and the XR and could do a comparison, I would be very interested in reading it!

 

[Vitalstatistix]

Bought my ER4P (with S cable) in 2003. Haven't listened to it for over a year. Listened to it today and am still blown away by the sound.

 

[thefitz]

Any love for the glider tips?

 

[oak3x]

Kind of a strange post...  Purpose?

 

[LIVE_EVIL]

Any love for the glider tips?

Yes, they are good, but fragile
 
 

Any love for the glider tips?

 
 

 
Kind of a strange post...  Purpose?

Self - assurance i guess.

 

[anticute]

Does anyone have the XR on the way? Eagerly awaiting impressions..

 

[thefitz]

Kind of a strange post...  Purpose?

To hear pros and cons? What's the purpose of any post?

 

[H20Fidelity]

Any love for the glider tips?

 
I used glider tips for a while, I wore them quite loosely, still deep inside my canal but not exactly compressed.
 
Made my ER4S sound a little bit like a Grado headphone, was quite pleasant late at night with lower volumes.
 
Remember though I used them a little differently. Try some if you can get them easily.

 

[oak3x]

To hear pros and cons? What's the purpose of any post?

 
More understandable would be "Has anyone tried the Glider Tips on the ER4SR or ER4XR.  If so, what are your impressions".   In addition to the rephrasing being more clear, it is also proper English.