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could also formulate as "go to the cable section of this forum (for recommendations) if you want to waste money".
What I appreciate the most is their supreme isolation
After going through so many IEMs, i've gone full circle and returned to my 4-year old ER4S. Pairing with the Chord Mojo has really brought them to a performance level that i've not expected. Their detail retrieval is leagues above my other IEMs costing double to triple their price. I've never actually been bothered by the ER4S bass response, sure sometimes I wished it had the body and slam, but i've never considered them anaemic. What I appreciate the most is their supreme isolation, i've not had any other IEM come close to them in terms of isolation and I believe this isolation contributes immensely to their ability to resolve micro details and retention of dynamic range. I am now considering having custom mold tips for them. Do they offer the same level of isolation compared to the triple-flange silicone tips?
I am now considering having custom mold tips for them. Do they offer the same level of isolation compared to the triple-flange silicone tips?
Yes, I have tried this.
Lol. I think you missed his implied question
.... Honestly, I've not really heard my ER4S performance as magical since I used the JDS C421 amp a long time ago. I truly respect my ER4S even going back to them after my ear injury but I don't get the magic I once had with that amp, ... So, I'm not the right person to ask because my ER4S are not the same since selling the JDS amp. But hey, my OK might be someone else's 'amazing'
Yes, I have tried this.
No no, he's not asking what it sounds like? Just if anyone's tried it.
It sounds OK, good but not amazing for H20 - ER4S standards. It's quite vibrant, and detailed within reason, high gain is required and a decent amount of volume. Honestly, I've not really heard my ER4S performance as magical since I used the JDS C421 amp a long time ago. I truly respect my ER4S even going back to them after my ear injury but I don't get the magic I once had with that amp, they sound nice with Pono player, Colorfly C4. Crazy as it sounds, they lack detail compared to 1Plus2, and my Aurisonics ASG-2 with thier respectful players. Even my Fidue A83 with Cayin N6 produces more detail.
So, I'm not the right person to ask because my ER4S are not the same since selling the JDS amp. But hey, my OK might be someone else's 'amazing'
Its funny you say that. One of my favorite experiences with the ER4S was when it was paired with the JDS Labs C5. I was very impressed. I regret selling that amp! (You know, on second thought, it may actually have been a C421. I think it was.)
ThanksI sold my C421s (AD8620 & OPA227) and C5 too and I'm missing all of them in advance.