[james6333]

SR and XR use different transducer. So no switch in the world would be able to give you both SR and XR sound in one ER4.

This is true.

Some brands have this type of switch as s work around. Inear Prophole-8 is an example.

 

[Happytalk]

I don't see it happening in this case.

 

[Hutnicks]

This is true.

Some brands have this type of switch as s work around. Inear Prophole-8 is an example.

Well maybe if you slide EtyDave the 1200 buck difference he will cobble up a switch just for you.

 

[uzi2]

This is true.

Some brands have this type of switch as s work around. Inear Prophole-8 is an example.

Noble tried it, but dropped it as it didn't prove popular. I'm sure that one of the options would become a permanent preference and you'd be paying a lot more for something that you don't want.

 

[thefitz]

Just put an SR driver in one ear and an XR driver in the other and switch ears every 5 minutes.

 

[Matte82]

Noble tried it, but dropped it as it didn't prove popular. I'm sure that one of the options would become a permanent preference and you'd be paying a lot more for something that you don't want.

Empire Ears has done his with their Zeus XR. IMO it's fantastic. 2 for a bit more than 1. As long as we're compare Zeus' prices. Obviously a bit more than ety's. Just saying it can be done well, and in a way that's worth it.

 

[castleofargh]

 

Noble tried it, but dropped it as it didn't prove popular. I'm sure that one of the options would become a permanent preference and you'd be paying a lot more for something that you don't want.

Empire Ears has done his with their Zeus XR. IMO it's fantastic. 2 for a bit more than 1. As long as we're compare Zeus' prices. Obviously a bit more than ety's. Just saying it can be done well, and in a way that's worth it.

yeah, 28 drivers at a ludicrous price in a huge IEM! that's Etymotic style right there. almost no acoustic work and plenty of crossovers just the way they've always done it

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[r0wr]

   
Hey r0wr,

I'd like to see that defective cable so I want to swap it out with a new one.  I've mentioned it to EtyRick and he's going to send you a PM shortly to make arrangements.

 
Dave,
 
I sent Rick an email on the 28th and a follow up PM on the 1st and no response. Any idea what's going on?

 

[james6333]

yeah, 28 drivers at a ludicrous price in a huge IEM! that's Etymotic style right there. almost no acoustic work and plenty of crossovers just the way they've always done it .

Yeah it is silly I have so many drivers. The only reason to have duplicates covering the save frequency would be to lower the distortion. I don't see the point and I would be more worried about the crossover and time aliment issues.

 

[Hutnicks]

Yeah it is silly I have so many drivers. The only reason to have duplicates covering the save frequency would be to lower the distortion. I don't see the point and I would be more worried about the crossover and time aliment issues.

What you have not twigged to is the obvious genius behind the design. The zillion driver schema actually acts as an R2R resistor ladder, thereby building the DAC right into the IEM.

 

[AnyDave]

This is true.

Some brands have this type of switch as s work around. Inear Prophole-8 is an example.

 
I don't know for certain, but I'm going to take a guess that the switches are making an electrical adjustment and not an acoustic one. 

 

[AnyDave]

 
Well maybe if you slide EtyDave the 1200 buck difference he will cobble up a switch just for you.

 
Absolutely!  For $1200, I can do a really robust switch solution.
 
Is it OK if I use a knife switch?
 

 

[AnyDave]

   
Dave,
 
I sent Rick an email on the 28th and a follow up PM on the 1st and no response. Any idea what's going on?

 
That's unusual.  He's usually responsive, but he does get a lot of folks contacting him.  Unfortunately, he's out at a trade show until Monday, but I'll follow-up with him when he gets back and we'll get you on track.  Can you do me a favor and send me a PM so I don't forget?  I also occasionally get busy and want to make sure it's not dropped again.
 
Thanks,

Dave

 

[AnyDave]

  Just put an SR driver in one ear and an XR driver in the other and switch ears every 5 minutes.

 
Actually, it would be possible to make a larger shell and put one of each driver in there with a switch.
 
The 1dB channel matching would probably not be terribly practical, however.

 

[Hutnicks]

   
Absolutely!  For $1200, I can do a really robust switch solution.
 
Is it OK if I use a knife switch?
 

Absolutely! As long as it connects signal before ground of course.