[robertlovescss]

lost a pair of e4c's and looking to replace. i can purchase se420 or e4c for the same price. which to get?
-Robert

 

[Steve_72]

If they are the same price, probably the Se420 as I believe it is an updated version of the e4c boasting a more refined sound while also coming with the newer black foamies.

 

[Aevum]

the E4c was single armature, no ?
the SE420 is dual armature,

 

[jersey_emt]

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Originally Posted by Aevum the E4c was single armature, no ? the SE420 is dual armature,

Yes, the E4 is a single driver, while the SE420 is based on the E5, a dual driver IEM. If you can get both for the same price, I'd lean towards the SE420.

Are you looking at a new E4 / SE420? If so, I would highly recommend considering a used E500 / SE530 from the For Sale forum here. It'd be around the same cost.

 

[antonyfirst]

I'd get the E4c. From what I gathered, the SE420 aren't that good.

 

[Dash]

I rather enjoy the sound of the SE420. It reminds me of an IEM HD580.

 

[spurlints]

I believe the 420s were specially designed for high quality recordings, so if you have a good source, I'd say go for the 420s instead.

Plus, it's dual drivers, as others have mentioned!