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$149.95
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Adorama has Etymotic Research ER3SE Studio Edition Earphones for $59. Shipping is free.

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Includes:
  • ER3SE Studio Edition Earphones
  • Detachable 4' Cable
  • Shirt Clip
  • 3-Flange Ear Tips
  • 2x Foam Ear Tips
  • Filter-Removal Tool
  • 2x Replacement Filters
  • Compact Storage Pouch
  • Etymotic Research 2 Year Limited Warranty
Features:
  • Precision machined metal bodies with anodized finish
  • Assortment of noise-isolation eartips ensures proper seal and comfort
  • Detachable, 4ft. cable allows for easy replacement
  • Reinforced cable for durability
  • User-replaceable filters that protect the balanced armature drivers from ear wax
  • Noise Isolating

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $140.95 lower (61% savings) than the list price of $149.95.
    • This price is $10 lower than this previous Frontpage deal.
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    • Rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 Adorama customer reviews.
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Good price, but these are probably Etymotic's worst ER earbud. They were originally introduced as a cheaper alternative to the ER4, as they use balanced armatures like that set; however, they aren't as good as the ER4. And when the ER2 came along and became many people's favorites, the ER3 was just left kinda … being there.

They still aren't bad, mind you, but they aren't as good of a choice as the ER2 for most people.

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stonethumb
05-30-2022 at 06:00 PM.

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05-30-2022 at 06:00 PM.
Note: it showed as $69 when clicking the link, but correctly rang up as $59 when adding to cart.
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06-01-2022 at 06:17 AM.

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06-01-2022 at 06:17 AM.
Good price, but these are probably Etymotic's worst ER earbud. They were originally introduced as a cheaper alternative to the ER4, as they use balanced armatures like that set; however, they aren't as good as the ER4. And when the ER2 came along and became many people's favorites, the ER3 was just left kinda … being there.

They still aren't bad, mind you, but they aren't as good of a choice as the ER2 for most people.
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Ron1984
06-01-2022 at 07:37 AM.
06-01-2022 at 07:37 AM.
Quote from plasbo :
Overpriced gadget and it does not even worth $50. I really feel sorry for someone who actually paid $150 for this.
Any recommended 60sh dollar earbuds?
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zachary80
06-01-2022 at 08:11 AM.
06-01-2022 at 08:11 AM.
Quote from shigshag :
Good price, but these are probably Etymotic's worst ER earbud. They were originally introduced as a cheaper alternative to the ER4, as they use balanced armatures like that set; however, they aren't as good as the ER4. And when the ER2 came along and became many people's favorites, the ER3 was just left kinda … being there.

They still aren't bad, mind you, but they aren't as good of a choice as the ER2 for most people.
Plus the SR (studio) is the less popular tuning compared to the XR (more bass)
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sephiro499
06-01-2022 at 08:32 AM.
06-01-2022 at 08:32 AM.
These are absolute crap. I bought a pair and one side started to go out within weeks. Bought another pair on amazon brand new, and broken out of the box with the same problem. DO NOT BUY.
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Blasvader
06-01-2022 at 08:44 AM.
06-01-2022 at 08:44 AM.
I purchased these in March, particularly for a road trip I was about to take. I enjoy them. They sit deep in the ear and don't wiggle around or fall out at all.

I think I paid $69 for them, and I'm happy with the purchase.
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revoc
06-01-2022 at 08:56 AM.
06-01-2022 at 08:56 AM.
Just a reminder that Slickdeals comment section is the absolute worst place to get valid and informed advice, thoughts, or opinions on headphones.
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valarin
06-01-2022 at 11:16 AM.
06-01-2022 at 11:16 AM.
I like the XR better since i prefer the tonal balance. These are pretty good for blocking out ambient sound but not as good as my shure 215. I DO like the sound quality but these are perhaps the MOST uncomfortable IEMs ever developed. It is sort of like shoving 3 qtips in your ear and leaving it in....
the XR appear to also be on sale btw..
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dcpoor
06-01-2022 at 11:26 AM.
06-01-2022 at 11:26 AM.
the discounted er2 and er3's from Adorama are crazy deals.
best bargains in the IEM world
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az060693
06-01-2022 at 02:14 PM.
06-01-2022 at 02:14 PM.
Quote from Ron1984 :
Any recommended 60sh dollar earbuds?
These and the ER2SE/XR are probably the best bargain out there at $60. If you don't like the deep insertion, Moondrop has some options. They've got a popular budget model, Chu, but apparently the wire sucks. The Aria 2 is $80 but very good.

Beyond that, there's a bunch of chi-fi options. KZ is popular despite their recent scandal. Most at the $60 or less price point tend to be built like crap though. Not sure about the poster above, but my ER2SEs have been absolute tanks. The cable material is very meh but it's robust and removable. The body of the IEM is solid machined aluminum.

Early variants of the ER series, and the older models from the 2000s and early to mid 2010s were much crappier, esp in terms of the cable, which was flimsy and non-removable.

If you like more bass but got the SE model vs the XR, you can add that with EQ. Wavelet and other apps offer it, or use the Qudelix 5K with its built-in PEQ. None of these are going to be bass cannons and they have both the disadvantages and advantages of single drivers, but they have a very balanced sound and sound amazing for the price. It's amazing what Etymotic has gotten out of those single drivers.

These are also good for people with small ear canals, though not if you have crooked ones. The nozzle and body are very small.

ER2 and ER3 aren't lower vs higher end product. They're alternatives for one another. ER2 uses a single dynamic driver. ER3 and ER4 use a single BA driver. Evo is multi-BA.
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06-01-2022 at 05:48 PM.
06-01-2022 at 05:48 PM.
Those earbuds are great sounding and stage as far as I can tell, but they are naughty. They won't stay in your ear after you finally find a sweet point to put them in. They move. And when they move it's a feeling from live orchestra performance to lowest quality of mp3
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