[redrising98]

Had these for the almost 6 months now and am still surprised how much more 'natural' they sound compared to well... everything else.
 
Mostly used then with the 's' adapter as the 'p' sounded a bit more closed in and had less treble presence.  But I just got the 'b' adapters from awwan (mostly so I could use a mic cable) and I was wondering if anyone else has been using the 'b' variant.  Haven't done a proper a/b but it seems like the 'b' variant is way more power hungry (23/30 on my Zune vs 17/30 for the 's' edition) and reduced bass (could be a volume issue though).  That being said I feel like it has even better highs; so crisp!
 
Tried searching the thread but couldn't find any comments.  Anyone else been using the 'b' variant have any thoughts?

 

[episiarch]

I had the ER-4B for a while, and highs were just too prominent for me.  For the first day or two, though, it was cool:  it seemed like I could hear every bean rattling inside the maracas, every tine of the brush individually striking the surface of the drumhead.  What a rush.  But I started to notice that in all those details I was losing the overall enjoyment of the music.  I tried for about three weeks to learn to love them, then got them recabled back to ER-4S.
 
Your mileage may vary of course! 

 

[redrising98]

Completely agree with that assessment. Does seem to make the music seem almost a crime scene heh. Every rustle is prominent and nothing is hidden. That being said it provides a nice complement to my other iems that are far smoother and more 'musical' (earsonics Velvets in particular). Variety is the spice o' life.

On a side note. Highly recommend awwan on eBay for connectors/etc. HK to the states in a little over a week!

 

[snowlune]

Quick question - how the heck are you supposed to put them back into the hard case? I can't fold them up correctly to fit into the slots.

 

[Francisk]

  Had these for the almost 6 months now and am still surprised how much more 'natural' they sound compared to well... everything else.
 
Mostly used then with the 's' adapter as the 'p' sounded a bit more closed in and had less treble presence.  But I just got the 'b' adapters from awwan (mostly so I could use a mic cable) and I was wondering if anyone else has been using the 'b' variant.  Haven't done a proper a/b but it seems like the 'b' variant is way more power hungry (23/30 on my Zune vs 17/30 for the 's' edition) and reduced bass (could be a volume issue though).  That being said I feel like it has even better highs; so crisp!
 
Tried searching the thread but couldn't find any comments.  Anyone else been using the 'b' variant have any thoughts?

redrising98, I just emailed Awwan regarding the P-B adapter and he has no clue what it is. Did you get the B adapter from him? He has the P-S adapter though but I don't need that because it comes with my ER4PT.

 

[H20Fidelity]

Quick question - how the heck are you supposed to put them back into the hard case? I can't fold them up correctly to fit into the slots.

I don't place my ER4S back in their hardcase after using them. Etymotic sell neat little carry cases for them if that interests you. My storage method is quite bizarre, I won't go into it atm.

 

[Voyageur]

  Quick question - how the heck are you supposed to put them back into the hard case? I can't fold them up correctly to fit into the slots.

 
I never use the stock hard case either, and find most Shure/Westone/Etymotic included carrying case to be too small to be actually practical for everyday use.
 
Instead, I'm using this old AKG K430 case, that is slim, semi-hard and twice as big as the Etymotic soft pouch, but still not too bulky to carry around. It feels sturdy and allows me not to fold the cable too many times, so it doesn't get too much damage. Also it only takes me a few seconds to tuck them in it. Really handy.
 

 

[GN-0015]

I use my old Fiio metal case. A lot easier and smaller.

 

[h1f1add1cted]

Pelican 1010 case > all

 

 
Perfect for my ER4's (and other IEMs). I don't like this small tiny soft cases.

 

[snowlune]

That Pelican case looks good, might buy that one later. And yeah, after spending 20 mins trying to get them into the hard case I gave up and put them into the small soft case.
Didn't have too much trouble getting them in, I'm using the over/under method of coiling cables like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yPcJD7RVuY

 

[labrat]

 

[headdict]

  Pelican 1010 case > all

 

 
Perfect for my ER4's (and other IEMs). I don't like this small tiny soft cases.

I have exactly the same. IMHO this is a must for ER4. I also throw a clip zip into it. 

 

 

[afbug]

I keep all my Etys in the original soft cases provided. I like them, it's compact and light.

 

[audionewbi]

ER4S owners please try to audition the shanling M3. By far the best pairing I had the chance to try. That includes all the amp/DACS, DAPS I owned and tried.

 

[Max Choiral]

ER4S owners please try to audition the shanling M3. By far the best pairing I had the chance to try. That includes all the amp/DACS, DAPS I owned and tried.

For "pleasing" sound maybe, for accurate & precise - no