Etymotic Research ER4XR Extended Response In-Ear Earphones
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Shopper : Do these have a microphone?SHIN I : ER4XRDAVID A : No, the included cable does not have microphone capabilities. However cables are generally an easy replacement and these do utilize MMCX plugs that are basically universal. With that said, the included cable is among the most comfortable and supple cable I have ever used, but no built in microphone and no volume control.JOHN P : It has your mama’s buttholeJOHN D : Yes it is built into the cable. You can call and answer phone as well as control volume.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Eivind D : Very cheap, ordered it to decide if I want to order a custom Hidition VientoHYUNGYU C : cheapLou M : Replacing ER4's, love the isolationHA H : just clean sound the best phonesVadim P : Some of the best iems with monitor sound.IKHEE L : This is bestKien N : They goodSTEPHEN K : previous etymotic research earphones were excellentGOODEN, A : These are the best in ear headphones.THOMAS F : For the price you cannot buy this level of sound clarity!JINWOOK L : I want enjoy hifi music with this earphone.YOSHINORI U : good priceKONSTANTIN A : want to try one of the most legendary iems on the marketMAYUR P : Another hidden gem at very good price.JEONG L : Great Sound QualityYOUNGS C : Great price.Nicolas B : Great value for the priceASHKAN F : I bought a pair of these before. They provide really clear sound equal to my beyerdynamic DT770s. Really comfortable and secure in my ear. They're just a pleasure to use.Lee H : just cheapJunHo K : good productHyeonsu C : perfect iem , good priceROBERT R : Quality plus price.QUN L : Good price for a great earphone!SANJAY S : Recommendation from brotherROBERT L : Price and brand name reputationSUNHO L : the pricing is amazingROBERT H : Listened to reviews and this was absolutely the best price I could findELF Z : Beautiful sound, good sound qualityMIKE W : Love the ER3XR and want to try the ER4XR --- especially as it's a great deal on sale.LOAN T : on saleASHER G : Affordable, balanced soundDANIEL M : QualityCHUN YU L : Want to hear the Hi-Fi soundWILL C : for my wifeErnel A : Good reviews and best deal around.TIMOTHY D : Good value at 129.99PAWEL S : PriceINHO L : CHEAPCHANIL M : awesome priceJINSEOK K : pricedoyuen k : goodSE UN L : cheepRONGJUN Y : Heard lots of good thing about thisSun B : On saleWEI LUN C : Classic High fidelitySEAN L : Great sound at a Great price!AHMED C : BassRUIZHUO B : cheap and reliablePAUL B : excellent product at an excellent priceYOHAN K : sound goodMUNSUNG K : Sound is perfectSEUNG K : good sound?DUK BONG H : Because it’s a very good earphone.CARLOS R : Based on reviews, it will give me the best compromise between accuracy and low end responseELIZABETH L : Outrageous sale on something I have wanted for a while.SHIN H : i wanna awesome music deviceKeunyoung L : This product has very popular in S.Korea, my customers love this one,
I hope the storage of Adorama has over 1000 boxes of this one.Keunyoung L : have good sound, affordable price, S. Korea people love this oneVERNON M : good reviewsDAVID G : Oluv's gadgets picked these as best iems regardless of price. This is 2nd pair, the price is great!COKEPS C : Good priceSHAOBO F : great in ear monitor, harman neutral sound great for monitoring use.OMAR A : looks like a good deal, hopefully they sound goodSANG JUN J : this sound is awesomeKUN NO A : Good soundsCHOI K : Of high quality. soundAdam L : heard these were the gold standardMARK M : Excellent price for top-tier IEMsChen Y : this item is good professional quality in my mind, and this shop can offer genuine quality and good price!HOEKU J : To listen to the musicMark F : Lots of people recommend itJONGYOON L : Good qualityYUEYANG L : Renowned tuning and very good price.Keunyoung L : very goodJIN HYUK J : people say that these earphonees are the best for this priceSAURAV C : Incredible soundMedetbek A : Because it's excellent IEMs from good company.Hongmin H : Good price.HAE WOONG P : good pricezhang q : good priceEDWARD C A : Great deal on a quality productHERNG-CHANG L : Quality earphones for my new Apple Macbook ProXIAO FENG L : It is the good in-ear earphoneJAMES D : Etymotics are simply the best.XIAO FENG L : Good earphoneDavid L : Appears to be a good dealCOOKJIN L : CheepYEONHO J : good soundDANILO S : Reference earphones for $139.
Do I really need to say why I choose this?GUNHEE C : Low price high qualityZHOU JIAN LI T : good and cheapKN J : The best price.YEONGJU K : This is a great opportunity to buy reference earphones at an affordable price.YIN Y : i like the designYANGLIANG U : cheapMasahiro M : 1 low price
2 high qualityRYAN G : good deal. they fit.TI HIAN S : Heard great things. I am ready for deep insertionClement H : Excellent priceRODRIGO F : Great reviews and great price!Keunyoung L : My customers want thisJOHN M : A Gift for family member that asked for really good headphones.JINWOOK K : great item, wonderful priceAmbrose W : because its really cheap this moment!Francis L : Love the way it sounds and the passive noise isolation.KUN L : good priceClement H : Excellent priceClement H : Excellent priceYOUNG BIN L : It sounds good!zhang q : good priceFranklin U : Performance for the price. Reference tuning.Xinghan L : The first time I buy goods in adorama, I hope it is a pleasant shoppingKeunyoung L : I'm gonna buy this one to my buyerJUNG W : good soundDOUG A : Past experience. Great price.ANDREW L : The price is better than offered by any other vendor. I'm on mission from God...to find the best IEMs in my budget.SHIXIANG R : Friend’s recommendationGREGORY B : These are reviewed by professionals as an excellent set of IE phones and this sale price is excellent.KISUK K : good soundFrancis L : Just received the ER3XR and was so impressed by the sound I want to get one more so I went with the ER4XR.SG-2440-923X J : Great price, one of the must try IEMs in the marketKONG H : sounds greatYUEFENG M : The amazing priceHYEONUND P : best earphoneDANIEL F : Excellent dealJESJWLR J : ResearchKEQING H : Fantastic performance, at such a good priceSAM S : I just want to try Etymotic earphoneALFIAN E : Very good price.ANTHONY M : I own an older, lower-end model of Etymotics and have always been impressed with them. When I saw the amazing deal being offered on the top-of-the-line unit, I couldn't resist.PENGFEI H : A gift to a friendHUHANGLI R : suggested by friendsMAURICIO DE P : Black Friday deal, and good reviews overall.ADAM B : Accurate sound and great passive noise reduction for air travel.JONG-YUN K : Because it's the best.BYOUNGGYU A : goodYuri S : A legendary reference IEM at great price nowSEOKHYUN H : cheapHANDEOK J : good soundJOHN F : I had the older model for over 10 year and they still work, also clean sound, great isolation. New model are suppose to have a better low end and great price on blk frdy.YUN-GU J : internetJAEKWAN P : best performance, reasonable priceSAGGEUN P : it's legend.Jan P : I found great coupon for this earphones, so the price became half of what I would pay in Slovakia.IL C : Never tried etymotic earphones, have heard good things about themANDY S : because it's Etymotic. No one else does it betterSeul L : It is a really good product, and was on incredible sale atm. I think it would be a wonderful gift to any avid music listener!JARRET C : Sound qualityCHAN JOO K : as it is on salekim b : reasonable priceHONGSU J : very good soundYIJI H : Classic earphone which is recommended and commented by many fans.MO C : 30 years of classic sound. I have a pair of ER4P for 12 years and want to try this newly upgraded version.MATTHEW H : I’ve heard amazing reviews and the deal was amazing!FRANK N : I own them and love them. So I ordered them for a friend.GWANGYEUNG J : I'm a big fan of er4 series.Ronnie S : I am an audiophile.SREEPADA R : Heard its good for accurate sound signature.DAVID M : Spectacularly low price.HYEONWOO K : This sounds goodJAEHO C : I always want to thisHYON H : Highly rated reviews.Suet Ling Sarah C : my boyfriend told me toCHO K : CHEEPSEUNGHUN L : low priceJUIK K : good priceDonghyun H : reasonable price thx :)MIN K : The sound quality is good.Damir M : Great reviews and price. :)KYOUNGHO S : This is an in-ear earphone that is definitely recommended for good sound quality and cheap price.JINHO H : I wanted to buy this product since a few years ago, but it was a bit expensive for me to buy. However, I found that you're selling it in reasonable price. So I bought it this time.DONG H : Good sound, great priceSung Eun B : priceJAMES D : Amazing product at a great price. Had to YoGARRETT P : Amazing reviews and I love great sound.BRANDON L : I've been looking for high quality super accurate headphones.SUNG JONG K : Good sound ear phoneKOUSHIK S : because on sell for a highly regarded earphone.Seonggyu J : cheapWILLIAM A : I've heard from professional PC gamers that these earphones are excellent.CHRIS C : I'm looking for cheap-ish flat frequency response reference IEM'sJAEBIN M : I heard it this item many times...so you know.....QIWEI Y : It was recommended on SlickdealsJANGHO L : It was cheapANDREW D : Best Sounding Earphone on the market! I have been using earphones from Etymotic for 15 years and love them.JOHN D : I’ve owned Etymotic 4 for 20 years. They are outstanding so figured it was time to upgrade at a great price.JAEDEOK K : it's cheapOWOONG K : cheapDAVID A : Online reviewsJOO Y : Price is good.KANGSEOK L : Good priceJAEHYUN L : Cheep!!
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2021-08-02T15:27:24
Rated 5 out of 5
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Great price great sound. If possible, use the earphones regularly when checking the source sound. Flat but Danceble.
JOONMO K.
2021-06-25T10:53:22
Rated 5 out of 5
An amazing headphone!
This headphone is for users who know the sound of real live musical instruments and like a natural headphone sound without artificial flavorings. While accurate, the sound is not at all dry or clinical. All in all, there is an unusual combination of detailed clarity with a fully fleshed out rendering of timbre. Highly recommended!
Robert R.
2021-06-23T15:10:28
Rated 5 out of 5
Good choice for upgrade
I was not sure if I should get this although I already have the ER2 series, however, I didn?t regret. These are definitely a step up in clarity and separation.
Ann N.
2021-06-03T08:58:10
Rated 5 out of 5
Superior sound
Fantastic sound. A bit weird at first in terms of comfort, but you get used to it. It's best if you don't pop them in and out of your ear a bunch. The low end is nice and tight and controlled, and the highs are never too harsh. Best sounding earbuds I've ever owned.
Daniel B.
2021-05-19T11:22:05
Rated 5 out of 5
Incredible earbud, great step up from other models
Fantastic headset. I?ve had the ER3XR for about a year and recently bought the ER4XR. The ?4? is a major step up in build quality and sound from the ?3?. When compared to traditional headsets, the sound on the ER4XR is remarkable is size, soundstage, and clarity. Thoroughly enjoyable, audiophiles caliber, and easily worn and taken with you on the go. Do be aware that the earbuds do fit into your ear canal and the best sound is achieved when it properly seals into the canal. This was somewhat uncomfortable at first and took a bit of experience to get used to. After a bit, I no longer notice it and enjoy the amazing sound out of these earbuds. Highly recommend - especially stepping up to the ER4XR over the other models in the lineup.
MIKE W.
2021-05-19T08:14:43
Rated 5 out of 5
Happy headphones
Sounds great, great quality, I love how well built the case is.
KEVIN G.
2021-05-07T09:23:41
Rated 5 out of 5
One of the legendary triplets
Fantastic sound, fantastic isolation. What more do you need
Alex B.
2021-05-05T10:07:18
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect sound experience if you can fit
This is Great earphone But as you can estimate from the shape, It won't fit you well if you have small ear. Once it's fitted properly, you will be experiencing the most flat sound you can find among the earphones. If you are one of the person who loves fun sound, you might not like it
JUHWAN L.
2021-05-03T10:30:53
Rated 5 out of 5
Outstanding
Used hf3 model years ago. This one beats it in every way. Great performance that makes it my favourite even compared to more expensive IEMs. Delivered quickly and without issues.
JAKUB S.
2021-04-20T15:24:34
Rated 5 out of 5
A cost-friendly answer to audio needs.
The product came well-packaged and gave great audio performances. For this price, it is unbeatable.
PETER D.
2021-04-14T09:00:34
Rated 5 out of 5
Classics
Etymotics have their reputation for a reason. The sound is first class, though it is tuned to be neutral and even the XR's have pretty restrained bass- not a problem, and arguably an asset, but something to be aware of. The only knocks against it are also part of the appeal: namely the fit and passive noise isolation, which depending on your use may make it hard to quickly take in / out or be aware of your surroundings. Worth the price, but the cheaper options in the line-up (the ER2's and ER3's) are quite competitive and might make more sense for some.)
HUGH M.
2021-04-06T18:42:00
Rated 5 out of 5
legendary flat
cheap and excellent sound. little pain to ear.
Se L.
2021-03-28T20:58:07
Rated 5 out of 5
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ESQQGYK L.
2021-03-07T09:00:28
Rated 5 out of 5
Great sound!
Love the sound. Great detail and separation. More comfortable than I expected.
JEFF R.
2021-03-06T20:35:34
Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic product & clear sound
Great clear sounding headphones that do a great job of noise cancelling. Although the insertion is similar to earplugs and might not be for everyone.
STEVEN E.
2021-03-04T21:54:57
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing earphone
Very good sound Amazing earphone Nice noise isolation
SHIN I.
2021-02-27T03:14:46
Rated 5 out of 5
A Fantastic Buy
Fantastic IEM. Fit can be an issue. But once you’ve taken the time to find the proper tip for your ear canal, the result is well worth the effort.
KONRAD S.
2021-02-26T09:08:06
Rated 5 out of 5
Surprisingly precise
The ER4XR are accurate with high definition sound quality. I suppose I’m a bass head, because the extended bass response wasn’t overdone, in fact I‘d be ok with a muddier bass response. But that’s not what these earbuds are about. They get very low, yes down to 20Hz which makes it seem like there’s a subwoofer in the room, but they do so precisely. The imaging is amazing. I played some “headphone test tracks” which make it seem like you have speakers all around and I literally initially looked around the room because I thought someone had turned on something in the room I was in. The soundstage is large. I listened to test tones through the audible frequency range and what I heard matches what’s specified. The fit is good. I was hoping to use them for zoom calls but the “noise cancelling” properties, make it hard for me talk and have these on at the same time. Lots of different earbud shapes and sizes provided and the optional filters/attenuators add even more customization options.
JENNIFER S.
2021-02-10T15:30:44
Rated 5 out of 5
Great
I have other etymotic, this one sounds the warmest and most soothing to me. I prefer it to other headphones.
ANTOINE C.
2021-01-10T11:04:13
Rated 5 out of 5
Great earphones
Great earphones for a slightly warmer than true neutral sound. They do have a deep insertion, but work better for me because of that - they stay more secure, and larger barrel earphones are uncomfortable. Plus the inherent sound isolation of this design is nice.
Jeffrey M.
2021-01-06T07:13:26
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Sonic Quality
Excellent sound and response, especially for the price point. Far superior to many of the popular brands that are more advertising than actual sonic quality. A ridiculous number of fittings to ensure the fit is optimized for any ear canal. The only hesitation would be the depth of ear bud may be uncomfortable for some,. especially with extended wear. However, if you are after the best fit/sonic quality for the price, this is one of the best options.
JEFFREY P.
2020-12-28T15:03:38
Rated 5 out of 5
Super value, great sound
I had old version of Er4p and a p-s cable. I thought they were great. But when I got my Er4xr, I liked them more than the previous model. Neutral and balanced sound, super clear.
Xander W.
2020-12-28T05:18:16
Rated 5 out of 5
Great deal!
Best deal on these great Etymotic in ear earphones. Quick shipping
MARK D.
2020-12-27T09:44:57
Rated 5 out of 5
Audiophile grade
Good build and sound quality. Forward mids, pleasant but not too much bass. Must fit them properly for best audio. I prefer the included foam tips.
ROY N.
2020-12-24T07:30:12
Rated 5 out of 5
WOW!
WOW! These earphones hit the mark and with stunning replicative accuracy too. The deep insertion is probably my favorite part aside from that ridiculous accuracy. But those two things go hand-in-hand, so you come to enjoy the awkwardness anyways. Like a dog. A pavlovian dog ;-D I salivate sometimes when I think of these bad boys.
DYLAN S.
2020-12-23T18:45:06
Rated 4 out of 5
Pretty decent
These were on sale for $130 so I feel it's worth it at that price. 4-star rating is assuming a $220ish-$350ish price. But for $130, 5-stars, easy. Sound quality is excellent and sound blocking is better than Airpod Pros, but had to buy a replacement cable ($50) after a week of use. There was a loose connection inside the semi-flexible plastic piece. Might be because I wear them when I sleep, but still, I'm a bit surprised. They're a bit uncomfortable to sleep with since they protrude a bit. But they are more comfortable to sleep with than AKG K712's for sure, and they don't run out of battery halfway through the night like Airpod Pros and wake me up with an unnecessarily loud low battery warning. Recommend buying some benzoyl peroxide and one of those water bulbs for your ears. The bubbly sensation is so good.
NOAH N.
2020-12-22T07:26:29
Rated 5 out of 5
amazing sound
Just love the high quality sound!
PETER C.
2020-12-21T16:57:01
Rated 5 out of 5
Good price and great item
quite good quality for hifi music.
HAOZE D.
2020-12-21T10:34:13
Rated 5 out of 5
Great reference in-ears
Ive been a fan of etymotic in-ears for a while. Started with some ER4PT’s. These are like those but even better. Very neutral sounding with just a bit deeper and bigger bass. But nowhere overwhelming. Like good monitors with a perfectly balanced sub.
MATT E.
2020-12-21T07:43:36
Rated 5 out of 5
Great in-ear for monitoring
Very transparent and linear response indeed! Amazing separation and soundstage for In-Ear. These are definitely at the monitor-grade level they claim to be at. Quite pleased, and the extended response model is totally the right way to go. It gives just enough low-end response for my taste.
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Etymotic Research ER4XR Specifications
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 16 kHz
Transducers
High performance, balanced armature micro-drivers
Noise Isolation
35-42 dB
Impedance (@1kHz)
45 Ohms
Sensitivity (@1 kHz) SPL at 0.1v
98 dB
Maximum Output (SPL)
122 dB
Cable
5' (1.52m) Detachable
User Replaceable ACCU-Filters
Yes
Custom-Fit Option
Yes
UPC Code
846430002029
About Etymotic Research ER4XR
FEATURED REVIEWS
Punches way way above its price point
By DANIEL R.
Really good set of earphones, particularly for the price I paid. Inserting them is kind of like giving your ears a Covid test, but once they're in, the clarity is outstanding, and you kinda get used to them pretty quickly. Don't quite live up to my Campfire Andromedas, but for less than half the MSRP there's no reason they should. Excellent, excellent, excellent IEMs. If you hate the insertion, try using the memory foam tips; they're more comfortable and are very good for isolation.
Audiophile grade
By ROY N.
Good build and sound quality. Forward mids, pleasant but not too much bass. Must fit them properly for best audio. I prefer the included foam tips.
ER4XR is the earphone for music lovers and hi-fi enthusiasts who want uncompromising accuracy in the midrange and high frequencies, but appreciate a bit of extra presence in the lower end. Like the ER4SR, the ER4XR is built with precision machined, anodized and laser-etched aluminum bodies and features user-replaceable detachable cables. The ER4XR also incorporates the stringent channel-matching standard used in the ER4SR. The ER4XR is ideal for anyone looking for exceptional sound quality with just the right amount of low-end enhancement.
In a Class by Itself
Etymotic invented noise-isolating, in-ear earphones. The ER4 MicroPro series earphones were the first earphones commercialized using balanced armature technology and are recognized as the world leader in response accuracy, to which all other earphones are compared. After more than 20 years, these reference-quality earphones are still the choice of serious sound engineers, audiophiles and musicians.
Etymotic Research ER4XR Features
- Built with precision machined, anodized and laser-etched aluminum bodies
- Features user-replaceable detachable cables
- Etymotic invented noise-isolating, in-ear earphones
Key Features
- Built with precision machined, anodized and laser-etched aluminum bodies
- Features user-replaceable detachable cables
- Etymotic invented noise-isolating, in-ear earphones
What's in the box:
- ER4XR Extended Response In-Ear Earphones
- Detachable 5' Cord with 3.5mm Gold Plated Stereo Plug
- 1/4" Stereo Phone Adapter
- Assortment of Eartips
- Filter Removal Tool and Replacement Filters
- Shirt Clip
- Zippered Storage Case
- Performance Certificate
- Etymotic 2 Year Limited Warranty