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The ER3-XR Extended Response offers a modest bass boost, building on the sound quality of the ER3-SE, while providing a slight bass boost for those listeners that prefer a stronger low end response. ~ persian_mafia
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Excellent earphone. Front page material.
So I had a chance to compare ER2XR and ER3XR just last week.
There is an internet consensus that ER2XR is a better IEM overall due to its value.
ER3XR has a much better definition to my ears. I could distinguish all the different instruments easily as they had better definition. ER2XR might have slightly more Bass, but without definition it wasn't really up to the hype. Mind you they have different IEM component, ER3XR is balanced armature while ER2XR is a dynamic driver. I might actually like the BA sound characteristics while others liked the dynamic driver.

Here is the bottom line.
Given ER2XR at $79 vs ER3XR at $125, definitely ER2XR. Not a world changing difference.
ER2XR at $79 sv ER3XR at $79? Not even a question. ER3XR all the way.
Excellent price for a good IEM.

As a matter of fact, I am listening on it right now.
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SE = Studio edition: More balanced and not exaggerated. Less Bass. Studio quality?
XR = Extended response: More Bass. More for fun?

Is how I understand as in general.
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ku2000
11-20-2020 at 11:42 AM.

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11-20-2020 at 11:42 AM.
Excellent earphone. Front page material.
So I had a chance to compare ER2XR and ER3XR just last week.
There is an internet consensus that ER2XR is a better IEM overall due to its value.
ER3XR has a much better definition to my ears. I could distinguish all the different instruments easily as they had better definition. ER2XR might have slightly more Bass, but without definition it wasn't really up to the hype. Mind you they have different IEM component, ER3XR is balanced armature while ER2XR is a dynamic driver. I might actually like the BA sound characteristics while others liked the dynamic driver.

Here is the bottom line.
Given ER2XR at $79 vs ER3XR at $125, definitely ER2XR. Not a world changing difference.
ER2XR at $79 sv ER3XR at $79? Not even a question. ER3XR all the way.
Excellent price for a good IEM.

As a matter of fact, I am listening on it right now.
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beyond_bath
11-20-2020 at 11:57 AM.
11-20-2020 at 11:57 AM.
What exactly does Extended Response mean and how are these better than the average earphones?
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ku2000
11-20-2020 at 12:09 PM.
11-20-2020 at 12:09 PM.
Quote from beyond_bath :
What exactly does Extended Response mean and how are these better than the average earphones?
SE = Studio edition: More balanced and not exaggerated. Less Bass. Studio quality?
XR = Extended response: More Bass. More for fun?

Is how I understand as in general.
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beyond_bath
11-20-2020 at 12:19 PM.
11-20-2020 at 12:19 PM.
Quote from ku2000 :
SE = Studio edition: More balanced and not exaggerated. Less Bass. Studio quality?
XR = Extended response: More Bass. More for fun?

Is how I understand as in general.
Well, that sounds logical.
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snoopturtle
11-20-2020 at 01:18 PM.
11-20-2020 at 01:18 PM.
Wonder if amazon would take a used return on the ER2XR? 🤔
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Guo23
11-20-2020 at 04:47 PM.
11-20-2020 at 04:47 PM.
Quote from beyond_bath :
What exactly does Extended Response mean and how are these better than the average earphones?

increased bass I assume？Keep in mind that this series is know to be extremely low on bass so I would consider ER being more "balanced".
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Guo23
11-20-2020 at 04:50 PM.
11-20-2020 at 04:50 PM.
The real problem for these things is almost every cellphone is wireless and you can get much better choice on over-ears for pc usage.
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sdbuckeye
11-20-2020 at 05:24 PM.
11-20-2020 at 05:24 PM.
These are typically known for being balanced and the XR slightly enhances the bass to around what you would expect... I have these, excellent headphones. They are deep insertion into your ear. It takes a while to get used to. For reference I have Shure 535s, ME A161p, Westone Adventure, Sennheiser CX300, 598, Grado SR60i, Bose QCs and tons of cheaper ones....these are in the top 2 or 3 of all of them. At this price point they are a great deal.
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Peerless_Warrior
11-20-2020 at 05:26 PM.
11-20-2020 at 05:26 PM.
Quote from Guo23 :
The real problem for these things is almost every cellphone is wireless and you can get much better choice on over-ears for pc usage.
Maybe for iOS, but Android phones still include jacks. Especially low/mid range models...
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danteshors
11-20-2020 at 05:54 PM.
11-20-2020 at 05:54 PM.
One of the reasons I have stuck with my iP 6S Plus! Latest most powerful model with a built in headphone jack port!
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gogadgetgirl
11-20-2020 at 06:17 PM.
11-20-2020 at 06:17 PM.
how do these compare with Apple's Airpods Pro?
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revoc
11-20-2020 at 06:44 PM.
11-20-2020 at 06:44 PM.
Is Adorama going out of business or something? What's with these Etymotic sales?
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boostcraver
11-20-2020 at 08:11 PM.
11-20-2020 at 08:11 PM.
These are wired Ear phones , they don't compare to wireless equipment . They don't run out of batteries , the sound isolation is superb. I use mine when docked at the PC or using a lightning adapter on my iPhone . I can't wear over the ear headphones , my ears always hurt after about 6 hours at the office . These can stay in for hours ... no big deal. But yes, I have trained my ear to be used to IEM insertion . Took about 2 months to get used to!
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