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Good advice all around! Thanks to you both for taking the time.
I have both, plus the ER4XR. The ER4S is very close to the SR but I think the SR is a bit better in imaging, maybe a bit better in detail retrieval and seems a bit smoother than the 4S. The differences are small though. With that said, the SR has a much better cord that is user replaceable and a little less microphonic. The cord makes a big difference to me. I have in no way retired and will not sell my fifteen year old ER4S, it’s that good. I don’t know how much you paid or what the seller is willing to discount, but it should be substantial or I would return it. After all, if you wanted a 4S you would have purchased a 4S. One other thing, the ER4SR is much easier to drive than the ER4S. An unanticipated benefit of that is the ER4SR drains much less battery power from my Mojo than the ER4S.
Oh I’ve only had the SR for five days. I won’t compare them for at least a couple of weeks. Some people believe in burn in, some don’t. I’ll say this. When I first got my 4S fifteen plus years ago, I was disappointed. Sure, they were detailed and transparent. I could hear all that but there was no magic. After about two weeks I was in love with them. All I had then was an iPod, so I chalked it up to that and brain burn in. But years later I got the 4XR and again I was disappointed. No magic. So what was it that time? I am already used to the Ety FR and I’m using a Mojo. The magic did come after a short time. Now I have a 4SR and it’s the same thing. Out of the box, no magic. But that is changing fast. So I’m not ready to talk about comparing the 4SR with the 4XR yet. That’s just me so maybe it’s in my head, maybe not.And regarding 4XR vs 4SR?
Oh I’ve only had the XR for five days. I won’t compare them for at least a couple of weeks. Some people believe in burn in, some don’t. I’ll say this. When I first got my 4S fifteen plus years ago, I was disappointed. Sure, they were detailed and transparent. I could hear all that but there was no magic. After about two weeks I was in love with them. All I had then was an iPod, so I chalked it up to that and brain burn in. But years later I got the 4SR and again I was disappointed. No magic. So what was it that time? I am already used to the Ety FR and I’m using a Mojo. The magic did come after a short time. Now I have a 4XR and it’s the same thing. Out of the box, no magic. But that is changing fast. So I’m not ready to talk about the 4XR yet. That’s just me so maybe it’s in my head, maybe not.
You’re welcome! Actually I have that backwards so I’m going to edit my post.Thank you for your honest point of view.
Looking for some advice. I recently purchased a used ER4SR on Amazon, but the seller sent me an ER4S instead. The seller offered me a partial refund (still determining how much), or I can just return the whole thing.
Is there any reason to keep the ER4S even at a slightly discounted price? Or should I just return it?
If you're like me and still waiting for the official Etymotic Dual-Flanges to become widely available give these a try:
https://smile.amazon.com/Comfort-Replacement-Compatible-Etymotic-Earphones/dp/B00F0X6U5Q
Mine arrived a few days ago and I'm really finding the dual flange included here to be be much more comfortable.
It looks to be 2mm exactly like the original Etymotic triple flanges. The material feels slightly softer though which is nice.Is the hole in these eartips the same size (diameter) as the hole in the original Triple Flange?
That might explain why mine didn't come with the bi flanges, but came with a carrying case with the Lucid Audio logo on the front.. Anyone else have the same thing?Bit of a strange situation, I was told by an Etymotic rep that the new packaging (with Lucid on the front cardboard cover) was introduced in Q4, 2019 and that all new packaged sets included the new tips. Hope they get put for sale separately soon...
Another long stem small (or "standard") tri flange user here.I'm I the only one enjoying the long stem small tri flanges. I get the same isolation and much better comfort, I actually got ear canal scab from the large flanges. But the thing is, Is it normal for a sudden boost in treble?.
https://imgur.com/a/sMUQHSu
And regarding 4XR vs 4SR?