kova4a
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Hi, I have exactly the same issue as MrGuzmanWhite. I have had the pleasure to use the ER4 for many years, had them customised with silicone and I would love to find a CIEM that is superior, both in clarity and adding perhaps a touch of bass. I see all these fancy IEM coming in the market with more and more driver every year and I don't have a chance to try them. I am wondering: can they beat my ER4 legendary clarity? Or shall i stick to this great classic despite its flaws (cable noise when I am moving, odd shape, average confort).
Do you have now a different opinion after the recent arrival of new CIEM on the market?
Noble 4S?
Unique Melody Miracle?
Hidition New Tears-6 Pro?
Spiral Ear SE 5?
...
all IEMs that i will never have a chance to try: it is too complicate. And that is what makes this quest so difficult.
thank you so much for your feedback on this.
Well, that's the thing - it's hard to find an ety replacement without going a bit in another direction. Clarity-wise the er4 is top notch, so an improvement on that means going for boosted treble to simulate better clarity with a brighter sound. A more prominent low end than the er4's will also affect the clarity.
Newer high-end stuff can give you more pros over the er4 than just clarity though - like better dynamics, layering, more natural and versatile sound, more realistic note thickness etc. Personally, I like the Noble 4 better but it gives up some clarity in comparison to the er4s in exchange for a smoother and a bit warmer and more organic take on analytical sound.
But if you like the ety and clarity is your main priority you might just stick to it.