Pros: Amazing noise isolation. Excellent sound reproduction. Cons: A bit weak in the Bass. May be uncomfortable for long wear.
I purchased my ER4's last year more for use on aircraft or subways than specifically for their fidelity. They'd come highly recommended by a co-worker, and here I was definitely steered in the right direction. Sound isolation with these is simply ...
Pros: Great sound, sound isolation, small package. Cons: Microphone effect, inefficient for portable audio, comfort/fit issues.
I bought my pair back in 2001 on e-Bay. I think I paid about $125 when these were on sale new for $250 - $300. I of course ordered a new set of latex ear pieces before I tried them out. I picked this model based on reviews and recommendations from ...
Pros: highest resolution, tonally accurate, high isolation Cons: comfort may be problem, may sound thin to some, price, microphonics
The Etymotic Research ER-4S is the top line offering from the company that is serious about in-ear headphones and ear technology devices with an arsenal of patents to prove it. This model has been around since around 1991, and is still one of the top ...
Pros: reference quality and better, calibrate your ears! Cons: Well worth it but pricey.
Fantastic. I have read all the previous reviews, and hesitated for a week to check em out. Fantastic. The fit, for me is not that bad. I have worn earplugs to sleep, and it's much the same. Best earplugs I have ever worn. If you HATE earplugs, ...
Pros: Outstanding sound quality, extreme portability, a lot of isolation Cons: Too much isolation for some uses, getting a good seal takes getting used to
I've first heard the amazing Etymotic ER-4S canalphones at Headroom's World of Headphones tour. Never before had such high quality sound come from any pair of earphones that small! I was so impressed with their sound that I ordered a pair of them from...
Pros: Flattest frequency response, Incredible detail (nearly unattainable on headset headphones) Cons: "Ewww, there's something in my ear!" factor, "insertion routine" needs initial getting used to.
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I feel it would be most fruitful to compare the Etys to some established hi-fi leaders in the headphone realm.
Audio-Technica ATH-W100: these are frequently heralded on headphone hi-fi sites as posessing near-Ety resolution...
Pros: Great sound, amazing isolation, ultra-portability, unrivaled comfort. Cons: A bit pricey if you are on a budget.
After having a pair of Grado SR-225s for over a year, I was still seeking a pair of headphones that I could use when traveling or working at a client site. As a computer programmer, I like to listen to music while I work, but don't want to carry my...
Pros: Amazing sound, incredible detail and bass extension, great isolation (~30dB). Cons: Need an amp, can be difficult to get the right "fit."
The Ety ER4S are, hands-down, one of the best headphones in the world. They are accurate, involving, and they playback the music the way it was recorded -- good or bad.
Pros: Sound isolation (doubles as an earplug), Superb quality sound, Comfortable to wear Cons: Expensive, Cable "rub" noise, Non-earplug wearers need to get used to it
If I told you that I spent almost $300 on some earphones, you'd probably call me crazy. Many people do, so you're not alone. But those people don't understand why I walk around with a silly grin every time I listen to music with these Etymotic ER4S...
I've been a closet audiophile for most of my life, lusting for sonic accuracy but hampered by fiscal constraint. I knew what recorded music should sound like but my relatively timid purchases left me unsatisfied. Then I heard about the Etymotic...
Pros: Great sound and isolation Cons: Comfort can be an issue
Any Audiophile or serious listener who spends time on the road ought to get acquainted with the ER4S. They are small and lightweight and sound great. They also provide 23 - 25dB of isolation to the user making plane, train and bus rides peaceful and a...
ER-4S Stereo earphone have the most accurate frequency response for reproducing CD and MP3 recordings. The sensitivity is comparable to home and profe...More at PCNation
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