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Drop + Etymotic ERX In-Ear Monitors

Name: Drop + Etymotic ERX In-Ear Monitors
Brand: Drop
SKU: drop-etymotic-erx
Price: 199 USD
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Rating: 4.59 (25 reviews)

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4.5

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Nilss

Dec 7, 2023

Activities:Critical Listening

Music Genres:Classical, Country, Electronic, Jazz, Metal, Pop, R&B, Rock

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I like etys, not this one

When I first picked up these, i was amazed at the metal housing for the iems. I was thinking "man this is heavy duty." and then i wore them. The weight of the chassis meant that they do not sit in my ears firmly. They wobble. And they tug. The previous ety's ive wore did not have this issue. The tips other etys use also have three flanges, which provides more stability at the base of my ear. So with less point of contact and more weight, it felt like there were two bobble heads in each of my ears. On top of that, I live in a climate with regular sub-zero temperatures, these were not good outdoors. I would not feel comfortable in any sense of the word using these earbuds at anyplace other than a desk. Oh yeah the sound. If you're used to a more modern target, these are very bright. With EQ they're pretty good. I really needed to reduce the upper treble to get rid of the sibilance. Best in class noise isolation.

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AndyListens

Nov 3, 2023

Activities:Casual Listening

Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Jazz, World

Verified Buyer

Feed them and they’ll come alive

I was pleased with the sound of the Drop + Etymotic ERX IEMs when powered with a headphone amp. Then I upgraded to a 4.4mm balanced cable and now I’m very impressed with the details and depth, even from dongle DACs.

The cable is from Linum. Linum is a brand of estron a/s, manufacturer of the T2. I was ready for an improvement from extra power, but it really exceeded my expectations. Also pictured are Linum T2 to MMCX adapters that will allow me to use cables I already own, such as the Hart Audio IEM cable designed for interchangeable connectors.

The tuning is as described in the product overview and reviews. I’m pleased to learn that neutral is far from boring. The comply foam tips are comfortable and fit me properly. Now that they have a good seal and plenty of juice I can relax and enjoy listening with them.

Cable shopper note: Linum posted a warning on their website about a T2 plug copy in circulation. The post includes photos of the fakes and describes how to identify them. The images clearly illustrate how the fake T2s may not make a proper connection, and could even damage the IEM socket.

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cory.schmidt

Oct 30, 2023

Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening

Music Genres:Classical

Verified Buyer

Excellent detail and neutral profile

The detail that the ERX can produce is phenomenal. I mostly listen to classical and choral music and the sound comes alive with these IEMs. The bass is there but isn't overpowering. 'Lifelike' is probably the best word to describe them. I had a bit of a problem getting a good seal but my ears aren't normal. My right ear canal is larger than the left so I typically have to work to get IEMs inserted properly, and Etys even more so because of their shape. I couldn't get any of the included eartips to give me a good sound so I grabbed the foam tips that came with my ER3XRs. They worked better but it still wasn't quite right. I ended up buying some foam tips at Earphones Plus and that made all the difference. https://earphonesplus.com/ep-100-memory-foam-ear-tip-for-etymotic-research-in-ear-headphones/

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Shure

Jul 30, 2023

Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening

Music Genres:Pop, Rock, World

Verified Buyer

Thin and lacking character

I don’t have a tremendous amount of experience with IEM’s’s but these sounded thin and uncharismatic to me compared to a few others I’ve listened to. Perhaps if you’re looking for detail only they could be to your liking. I also thought they inserted too deeply into my ear canal. I only had these briefly before returning them, but those are my initial thoughts.

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jordosh

Jul 26, 2023

Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening

Music Genres:Classical, Country, Electronic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, World

Verified Buyer

Great for my train commute.

I bought them during a sale for $169. At that price, they are an incredible deal. Build quality is exceptional. These just feel substantial in your hand--they look plastic, but once you feel the metal, you know they're serious IEMs. I know some people have expressed dissatisfaction with the cable, but I haven't had any problems in the first few months of use. The sound is classic Etymotic: exceptionally neutral and clear. I'm using it with the iFi Go Link, which combines a high quality dac with a amp that drives these well, at a low price...and a small enough package that I can just keep the dongle connected to the headphones all the time. As with all Etymotic headphones, the deep insertion creates great isolation; in fact, I think it's better than ANC for canceling train noise. One of my favorite Drop purchases of all time.

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ehenchan

Jul 23, 2023

Activities:Casual Listening

Music Genres:Classical

Verified Buyer

nice headphone

Recommends this product? No

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Jul 7, 2023

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Great fit and sound

They sound great and block a lot of sound so are good for on the go and critical listening

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PvdM

Jun 22, 2023

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Great sound & comfortable fit

This is my third pair of Etymotics and they are very, very good. Considering the price, they are terrific. I love the clarity and resolution. I use them with a Mojo2 attached to a Poly streamer and this combination beats my (much more expensive) Focal Clear headphones with a Hugo2 DAC/Amp combo. Incredible value for money.... The stock cable leaves some room for improvement. And you have to try several tips to get a comfortable fit and good seal. I ended with a different tip for each ear.... but man, now I can listen for hours...

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GoodFish

Jun 5, 2023

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Improvement over my ER3SE

My introduction to Etymotic occurred by sheer happenstance when I stumbled upon an excellent deal for the ER3SE at Adorama. Initially, I was skeptical, but soon found myself embracing the unique elongated stem and deeper insertion of Etymotic's triple flange design. However, the ER3SE left something to be desired in terms of bass response and was hampered by the bothersome microphonics from the cable. Interestingly, I found myself missing the over-ear design typically found in Chinese IEMs. Enter the ERX, touted by Drop as a fusion of the ER4XR's superior sound with the innovative design of the Evo. Taking advantage of a sale, I snagged it for a mere 200 USD, and I can confidently say it was worth every penny. Now, why do I regard the ERX as superior to the ER3SE, you may wonder? It boils down to a few key factors. First and foremost, the extended bass response significantly elevates the listening experience, adding a level of fun that was missing in its predecessor. Secondly, the headphone cable looping over the pinna leads to a remarkably comfortable fit. The thin cable and free rotation at the T2 connector, far from being a disadvantage, turn out to be a boon in this case, as it effortlessly loops over the pinna. Additionally, cable-related microphonics has been drastically reduced compared to the ER3SE. A point of interest is that the ERX has a more substantial feel than the ER3SE. The heftier IEM body was instantly noticeable. While this additional weight may be a concern for some, it didn't detract from my overall comfort and enjoyment. On a personal note, I've found myself favoring the deep-fitting single flanges of the ERX over the triple flange design. The depth and fit of the single flanges offer comfort that I have come to prefer significantly. It would be great if Etymotic or Drop would consider offering replacement single flanges for sale. (Edit: I need to confirm if these single flange tips are the same as those sold by Westone Audio) And lastly, from a purely subjective standpoint, I find that the ERX offers better sound separation. So, all things considered, the ERX seems to tick all the boxes and then some, making it a worthy side-upgrade from the ER3SE.

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nicdub

Jun 3, 2023

Activities:Casual Listening

Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Jazz, Rock

Verified Buyer

Balanced and comfortable

The Ety ERX is a wonderfully balanced IEM that manages to provide a non-fatiguing listen but with great detail. It provides a more engaging listen, imho, than the ER4XR, while the wraparound fit helps to avoid the deep insertion discomfort of the ER series in general. The ERX also manages to avoid the sheen or glossiness of the ER4XR, which seemed to create a slightly superficial listen in the latter. Listening to Max Richter's "On the Nature of Daylight", each instrument is separated nicely and can be followed throughout, although certainly not at the level of the Campfire Andromeda 2020, which benefits from having 4 extra drivers per side. Build quality for the price seems reasonably competitive, particularly at the sale price of $199. Overall, the Ety ERX is one of the better IEM purchases made over the last few years, and one I intend to use for years to come.

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