[coolestguyever]

Okay people, based only on comfort and quality, not price, which would be the better choice? Sony EX71 or Etymotic ER-6

 

[bLue_oNioN]

Comfort-wise the Sony EX71 wins hands down IMHO, but quality-wise, the ER-6 really one-ups the EX71. Since quality is very important around these parts, I think you'll find an overwhelming majority voting for the Ety ER-6.

 

[james902]

i'm suprised at how many people picked the er6i. if er6i is anything like the er4 fitting, the ex71 fits with soo much more comfort.

 

[commando]

I hope only people who have heard both vote.

 

[Kirosia]

I've never tried the sonys, but the er-6 is pretty comfortable. I'd forget they were there. An, there fit is nothing like that of th er-4. They're much smaller, and don't go anywhere as deep. Soundwise, good for a portable. I prefer cheaps earbuds for that purpose though. (of course they don't isolate as well as in-ears.) I really think er-6s should be less espensive, considering for not that much more, you can get the er-4, which I think is a very good phone.

I didn't vote myself.

 

[450]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirosia I really think er-6s should be less espensive, considering for not that much more, you can get the er-4.

The ER-6/i's are around 100-140 USD.

The ER-4 series' are about 150 more. They retail for $330!

That's your idea of little??

 

[nanahachi]

Actually, the ER-6 is $99 at headroom (add it to cart to see price) and the ER-4s is $219 at headroom

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...&subTopicID=26

The ER-4S/P are often on Ebay for less, both used and new.

 

[Gundam]

That's still over twice as much! Hardly a little is it?

I voted as I have both. The Sony's are more comfortable.

But the Ety's sound better.

 

[450]

why are the er-6i's $30USD more??

 

[terrymx]

pioneer se-cl30

 

[EdipisReks]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 450 why are the er-6i's $30USD more??

because they are new and better.

 

[terrymx]

ehh...no, thats the er6. if i can get teh ex71 for $40, then the er6 would be $60 more. the er6i would be $90 more. pioneer is $30 and is worth considering, sound and comfortable is very good for the price.

 

[Kirosia]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gundam That's still over twice as much! Hardly a little is it? I voted as I have both. The Sony's are more comfortable. But the Ety's sound better.

I never said a little bit more. I said not that much more.($100 to me isn't too big price to pay for the better performance of the er-4.) I've seen used (often barely) er-4s go for around $140-180, which I say is a real good deal. I find the er-6 the annoying, cute little sister of the er-4. She's fun to play with sometimes, but her big sister is a lot cooler and mature, someone you really wanna spend your nights with.

I gotta say two things on the er-6s behalf though. Better looks and much less microphonics/occlusion.

 

[Gundam]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirosia I've seen used (often barely) er-4s go for around $140-180, which I say is a real good deal. I find the er-6 the annoying, cute little sister of the er-4. She's fun to play with sometimes, but her big sister is a lot cooler and mature, someone you really wanna spend your nights with. I gotta say two things on the er-6s behalf though. Better looks and much less microphonics/occlusion.

$160ish is a great price to pay for the ER4's. But for many I think $100 more is a lot more... If you see what I mean. In the good old UK, we usually pay for in pounds what you lucky people pay for in dollars. So things are always a little more over here than 'across the pond'. My ER6i's cost me $180 USD for instance....

I see your analogy though. Reminds me of a girl I used to know....

 

[lan]

I have the EX70s and ER6is. Not exactly your poll. The Etys have much better quality and stay in my ears although a little less comfortable. That's ok as I usually don't have head/ear phones on greater than 2 hours .