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Feb 29, 2024
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Not good for small ears
The fit wasn't good for me as I have small canals which would be ok but the conch design was too big to fit in to my ears. When i could get them in they sounded very good but would be forced out over a few minutes
Recommends this product? Yes
Twinisland
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Dec 16, 2023
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Crystal clear
The ear tips of this iem offer an exceptionally snug fit, contributing to their superior noise cancellation capabilities. Also, just like ER4XR, it delivers crystal-clear audio with a balanced neutral tuning. This balanced approach impressively isolates each instrument, making them sound real. As a bass player myself, I particularly enjoy using it for listening to indie rock, it just make me feel like I'm right there in a live house.
Furthermore, the soundstage of these IEMs is nothing short of impressive. It's expansive and well-defined. However, it's worth noting a slight drawback in terms of resolution. When confronted with complex musical arrangements involving numerous instruments, these IEMs occasionally struggle with detail retrieval, leading to a somewhat muddled representation of intricate sound layers. Despite this minor shortcoming, the overall performance remains commendable, especially considering its price.
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Recommends this product? Yes
Nilss
1
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.
Recommends this product? No
AndyListens
6
Nov 3, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Jazz, World
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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.
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.
Recommends this product? Yes
cory.schmidt
3
Oct 30, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening
Music Genres:Classical
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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/
Recommends this product? Yes
Shure
68
Jul 30, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening
Music Genres:Pop, Rock, World
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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.
Recommends this product? No
jordosh
19
Jul 26, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Country, Electronic, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, World
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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.
Recommends this product? Yes
ehenchan
0
Jul 23, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Classical
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nice headphone
nice headphone
Recommends this product? No
34642
17
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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
Recommends this product? Yes
PvdM
10
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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Recommends this product? Yes
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