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The ER4 series, made up of the ER4S, ER4P and ER4B have been Etymotic's top-of-the-line canal phone series since their introduction in 1991. The ER4P are specifically targeted towards more mobile and/or value-oriented consumers, with their enhanced bass response without the need for cumbersome and often expensive amplification. Utilizing rubber triflange or foam tips the ER4 series are designed for outside noise reduction, and audiophile level sound quality. A good pick for those who desire high quality sound reproduction, yet also travel often or simply wish to listen without the discomfort and risk of listening at high volume levels.
MSRP $200.00
Release date January, 1991
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Etymotic ER-4P
• Etymotic ER-4P Portable In-Ear Earphones
UPC: 898234000817
EAN: 5055147510351
MPN: ER4P
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MSRP $549.00
Released December, 2007
Pros
- Very good build quality
- Stellar SQ overall
- Good soundstage
Cons
- Fragile and fixed cable
- They are only headphones and the price of a small car!
- "l" and "r" hard to see
Etymotic ER4P
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Shure SE530
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MSRP $249.99
Released --
Pros
- Above average sound quality, but can be muddy in comparison with other headphones of similar price range.
- Very good sound isolation, nearly everything from the outside world is muted with these headphones in your ears.
- Hard carrying case is sleek and very stylish. In addition, it is very durable and has good build quality. Serves its purpose well, but can be a pain to carry around due to its size.
Cons
- Annoying shape and size, can be a pain to put in and out.
- Wire, although relatively decent in strength, is made of odd material that has a strong chemical odor, and contorts to annoying forms very easily.
- Bound for breakage and potential defective soldering in the left earbud. As with what happened with my pair, and with the pairs of others on the web, the left earbud becomes detached completely, and parts of the insides (including the soldering) are ripped out. Left earbud, by itself, is not sold as a replacement; this type of damage is extremely easy to encounter, not necessarily due to rough handling or misuse.
Etymotic ER4P
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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro
25%
MSRP $169.99
Released June, 2005
Pros
- extremely light
- good for a wide range of music genres
- reasonable price considering the sound quality
Cons
- not as full sounding as the SuperFi 5 Pro
- quite expensive
- isolation can be potentially dangerous in some environments
Etymotic ER4P
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Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5
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MSRP $179.00
Released --
A relatively new company, Jays manufactures quality IEMs out of Sweden. The Jays q-JAYS are a hi-fi earbud and Jays more advanced offering. At $179, the q-JAYS match or best other earphones at its price point. Touted for their small size, the q-Jays are an amazing choice for a travel or on-the-go headphone as...
Etymotic ER4P
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Jays q-JAYS
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MSRP $249.95
Released March, 2008
Pros
- good isolation - will allow you to enjoy your music in loud environments without entirely removing you from your surroundings
- dynamic driver provides punchier low end compared to balanced armature
Cons
- expensive
- dynamic driver requires a large and irregularly shaped body
- strange looking
Etymotic ER4P
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Sennheiser IE 6
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MSRP $299.95
Released August, 2009
Pros
- noticeable upgrade in almost all respects from previous generation QuietComfort offerings - better battery life, lower background hiss, tighter bass, better noise cancellation
- offered 'exchange program' makes upgrading cheaper
- very comfortable
Cons
- BOSE is mostly marketing - better options are often available for less money
- active noise canceling introduces additional noise into music - can often be heard
- require a AAA battery for active noise canceling
Etymotic ER4P
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Bose QuietComfort 15
MSRP $299.00
Released --
The MDR-EX700LP is Sony's flagship dynamically driven IEM. Marketed towards consumers and audiophiles alike, the MDR-EX700LP has been recently updated with a new multiple layer diaphragm to further improve the sound quality. At $299, the MDR-EX700LP is a strange beast. While not providing any isolation for use on-the-go, a full sized headphone at this...
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Sony MDR-EX700LP
MSRP $229.99
Released May, 2009
Pros
- detachable cords
- tangle-free design
Cons
- Zirconia?
- poor warranty (90 days)
- took expensive for the majority of consumers
Etymotic ER4P
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Panasonic RP-HJE900
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MSRP $150.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- KOSS is a well known manufacturer of high quality, low cost headphones
- interesting new dial-in fitting mechanism
Cons
- KOSS is more known for value products that are on average much less expensive than this pair
- somewhat expensive for the majority of consumers
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Koss CC_01
MSRP $299.95
Released March, 2008
Pros
- good isolation - will allow you to enjoy your music in loud environments without entirely removing you from your surroundings
- dynamic driver provides punchier low end compared to balanced armature
- more balanced than the IE 6
Cons
- very expensive
- Sennheiser is not known for their in ear monitors
- dynamic driver requires a large and irregularly shaped body
Etymotic ER4P
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Sennheiser IE 7
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MSRP $449.95
Released April, 2008
Pros
- custom hardware based EQ to tweak the sound signature
- good isolation - will allow you to enjoy your music in loud environments without entirely removing you from your surroundings
- user replaceable cables - good for upgrades or inexpensive replacement
Cons
- very expensive
- strange looking
- Sennheiser is not known for their in ear monitors
Etymotic ER4P
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Sennheiser IE 8
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Reviews
March 15, 2009
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Pros
- audiophile quality sound
- neutral and balanced frequency response
- many quality accessories
- 35dB+ outside noise isolation
- quality manufacturing & customer support
- user replaceable cables - but nice and tight
- extremely detailed and extended high frequencies, but not sibilant
- bass is extended and extremely tight
Cons
- potential for comfort issues
- potential lack of bass
- potential for high maintenance
- poor microphonics (movement of the cable creates a lot of sound in your ears while you it or touch it)
- limited headstage, airiness & transients compared to larger, more expensive headphones (and possibly IEMs)
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March 4, 2009
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Pros
- audiophile quality sound
- neutral and balanced frequency response
- many quality accessories
- 35dB+ outside noise isolation
Cons
- potential for comfort issues
- potential lack of bass
- potential for high maintenance
- poor microphonics (movement of the cable creates a lot of sound in your ears while you it or touch it)
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August 12, 2008
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Pros
- audiophile quality sound
- neutral and balanced frequency response
- many quality accessories
- quality manufacturing & customer support
- Recable readily available
Cons
- potential for comfort issues
- potential lack of bass
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