Etymotic ER2SE vs Etymotic ER4XR

It comes across extremely effortless, allowing you to hear what I can imagine to be as close to what was made in the studio as possible. Both models p...

This mix sounds more crisp and bright than anything else, with Callahan's rich baritone receiving some definition in the high-mids and the guitar strums and higher percussive hits benefiting from the excellent high-mid and high frequency clarity.

Lets start with the sound: it follows the diffuse-field curve well, with some sub bass rolloff. Very good detail, and good soundstage, even for an IEM with this amount of isolation. Now, one of its major selling points, its noise isolation; best on the market as well. Sure, it needs a lot of insertion depth to sound correct and isolate correctly, but once you get it right, you'll be beating over ear noise cancelling headphones usually three times the price of this thing, with the sound qualityto boot

Edimotic uses these triple flange ear tips to block out as much noise as possible. Now, whether they're comfortable for you is probably very dependent...

I cannot speak to the sound quality or anything else because I was so distracted by the fit of these earbud. They insert into your ears, slightly similar to earplugs. I could never get the right angle, and they never settled. I had not realized that they would be inserted quite so deeply - and cannot imagine wearing them ALL DAY

I do like the fit and weight of the ER4XRs. They are very light as are the Denon's (Nuforce's are very heavy in comparison). I will continue to use them and maybe in time come to give a more favorable review.

I bought a replacement pair in 2021 after the right earbud stopped working. I did so because these are the only earbuds I've ever tried that fit in my ears comfortably and don't also sound like garbage. Now, as of Jul, 2022 the right earbud has gone out. I made it a point with this new pair to keep meticulous care of them

After a year or so of daily wear, the angled rubber on the MMCX connector wore through entirely; be careful taking these out or you could end up needing to spend $40 for a replacement.

While I can agree that this IEM might be too boring and lifeless to some EDM and bass-centric genres, being fun and engaging is not what it's about. You will buy this for its accuracy, very true to the recording nature at a very reasonable price!

You see that right there? That's just going to disappear into the inside of your ear. The cable that they come with is, again, pretty utilitarian and ...