[Starsky5000]

Hi. I am seriously deciding between getting the Etymotic ER-4P or the ER-4S. I am leaning towards the ER-4S because i understand it slightly reveals a little more detail than the ER-4P.

Will my Cowon D2 be able to run the ER-4S?

I know the ER-4P is geared for portable devices but i really want the S but am i making a mistake?

I need your advice.

Thank You All.

 

[VoLTaG3]

The ER4S is slightly more accurate than the ER4P. The ER4S needs a amp to shine. You will definitely need a warm sounding portable amplifier since the Cowon D2 is a cold sounding player along with the ER4 series which are cold earphones. You will get a freezing sound.

 

[Rip N' Burn]

ER4P. You can convert it to an S with an additional 70 ohm resistance cable. You can DIY or buy one. I have the ER4B, and my D2 can drive it. I have to set the volume to 40 or slightly above to get at the same level that other iems can at much lower volume levels.

 

[Spyro]

Sure it can drive it but the ER4P will sound much better. ER4S should only be used with very good amplification. Bass is lean enough with ER4P and will be even leaner with ER4S without external amp. Like the poster above says, buy the P and buy an S cable to go with it for about $60 and you will have both IEM's since cable ohm is virtual only difference.

 

[wuwhere]

I have a D2 and both Ety 4P and 4S. D2 drives both just fine. I prefer the S over the P. Frankly, I don't find the bass much leaner with the S.

 

[panda]

s sounds better than p regardless of the gear, p just gets more volume out of portable sources.

 

[freeone-j]

IMO, neither one matches well with the D2. I would try a different IEM, maybe the Turbines.

 

[Spyro]

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Originally Posted by panda /img/forum/go_quote.gif s sounds better than p regardless of the gear, p just gets more volume out of portable sources.

I disagree. P's better efficiency represents the frequecies a bit better, particularly the bass. Not to mention the S's inefficiency will drain your battery much faster.