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keyboard_arrow_downKaavik47
9
Aug 1, 2024
Activities:Critical Listening
Music Genres:Electronic, Metal, Rock
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Overpriced and muddy
Bought when if first came out. For the price, the IEM, cable, and peripherals were very disappointing. After breaking them in, I compared them to several IEMs at the same price, and they came in last. In comparison they sounded less resolving and somewhat muddy. I ended up selling them on Ebay. The other reviews tell me that my experience or perhaps my specific unit was unique, but they were not for me.
Recommends this product? No
Monty2011
6
Jul 12, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening, Movies & TV
Music Genres:Classical, Country, Pop, R&B, World
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Canal deep bliss!
Incredible sound and so comfortable!!
Recommends this product? Yes
bakayaro28
1
Jul 11, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening
Music Genres:Country, Electronic, Hip-hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, World
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Fantastic IEM
Drop ERX is definitely one of the best iems in the mid tier category. For a single BA, I do not find anything lacking when paired with a good source and hi-res format.. I haven't tried any high end iems as such but I know that it's gonna be law of diminishing returns.. this can be anyone's end game happily.. I probably will buy Linum's super bax sometime and go the balanced route.. and if the price comes down at some point, I'll get a back up pair.. 
Recommends this product? Yes
Gold2Silver
0
Jul 5, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Hip-hop, Jazz, Metal, Pop, R&B, Rock, World
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Glad I bought them
Had these for seven months, and they're awsome. I love the Ety ultra deep fit.
Recommends this product? Yes
gtga1957
9
May 18, 2024
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Hip-hop, Metal, Pop, Rock
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Wow, what an experience!
I've owned around 50 sets of IEM's in my lifetime, with values ranging from $10 to $1,000. I've never heard anything quite like the ERX. But it's also important to mention that I've never listened to any Etymotic IEM's before; the ERX are my first. The ERX's unique design essentially puts them into a class of their own. Most IEM's are designed to enter the ear canal slightly; some more than others. But the extended tips of the ERX allow the music to be seemingly injected straight into the brain. It's difficult to describe, but I freaking love it.
I listen to all forms of rock, especially 90's grunge and alternative. But honestly, to me every genre sounds great with the ERX. All the details are there. Highs are relatively relaxed, mids sound recessed at times but very clear. Lows can extend quite well with a bit of EQ. Finding the right tips for your ears is EXTREMELY important. The sound signature can change drastically when switching between medium/large or standard/flanged. I generally use the flanged tips for rock music, and the standard tips for electronic and hip hop. For me, the flanged tips are more detailed than the standard tips. And the standard tips are more comfortable for longer listening sessions
To me, their sound signature is relaxed, but very detailed at the same time. They are comfortable, but I cannot keep them in my ears all day. Some breaks are needed, because they seem to fill my entire ear canal.
I would recommend them to anyone, as long as you don't mind sticking things relatively far into your ear canal. Sounds silly, but I know that's a concern for some people.
Recommends this product? Yes
bambony
5
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
1
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
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