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95% of a frequency response target.
If you still love Etymotic ER4, this is the thread for you...
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I think the Etymotic target still needs a bit more upper treble. Also, 2K is a little forward but oddly enough, the tone of voices sounds more natural to me than all over ears tested so far. A lot of them overdo the treble and give voices excessive air qualities.
Tempy-17
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No more Ety's for me. I choose the more expensive substandard sound extra spacious headphones now....
Etymotion BT: USD$190, aptx HD, AKM AK4331.
No LDAC support is a shame, but otherwise seems OK.
I was looking at this and wondering if i should wait for it to be released. I ended up getting the Radsone es100. I am very satisfied with the es100 particularly with balanced connection. LDAC sounds great. This seems overpriced and late to the party.
Etymotion BT: USD$190, aptx HD, AKM AK4331.
No LDAC support is a shame, but otherwise seems OK.
manthisis
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Do y'all know a good place to get a replacement ER4S cable for not super expensive? There also used to be these MMCX adapters for ER4 series that allowed you to use any MMCX cable with it but I can't find an ER4S specific version anymore.
Does it sound better from the es100 with balanced cable vs wired to 3.5mm out of phone?
Yes I noticed a difference. Stronger more control. More dynamic. Bass is stronger with out more emphasis. background is darker. Better imaging. Everything sounds like more control. If you are familiar with the Term PRAT, ( Linn - Naim concept) meaning pace rhythm and timing. Over all makes you want to tap your feet. Sounds like the players are more in sync with each other.
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If I really enjoy the 2xr but would like another “flavor” of ety, can you guys describe what the 4se and 4xr would sound like in comparison? What pros and cons are there to the 4 models vs. the 2xr?
Er4 has more clarity with a faster decay. The decay is that fast that it can feel like it's taking your breath away.
Yep, really makes bass rich music shine. When i had the ER4PT made any dynamic drivers sound like they just choke & muddy the bass, Hence i just EQ'd my SR's with a 3db bass boost instead.
Update on Spinfit CP800, these are really comfortable and sometimes I forget if these are there in ears or not.
Now the main part which is how do these compare with the default tips ie. medium triple flange. It’s a nice trade off for little bit of accuracy and details to soundstage and comfort.
Default triple flange tips sounds flat which can sound strange at first if not familiar earlier with that type of sound. Spinfit made it little normal sounding.
Has anyone tried these filters with either er4 model? https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/a...series-earphone-with-5-different-filters.html
Feels like I'll never get my hands on the new dual flanges! I ordered a third pair of brand new ER2 series (including through Amazon UK direct, now another UK retailer) well after they were introduced and sold online but it's always triple flanges. Getting some serious FOMO.
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Why not order the tips them from Etymotic directly? They now have them available on their web page. https://www.etymotic.com
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