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expired Posted by iconian | Staff • Sep 30, 2022
Sep 30, 2022 11:31 PM
Etymotic Research ER3SE Studio Edition Earphones
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Also, there are many reviews commenting on the poor quality cable. It is at least detachable though, which means it can be replaced.
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All their headphones are very detailed but the fit won't be for everyone.
This is a good price but the competition is so strong that it really depends what kind of sound signature and fit profile (these are basically earplugs) you're looking for because there are a lot of options.
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If you do not like the deep insertion of 3-flange tips (or heard stories they are uncomfortable to some), you might consider the 2-flange tips. There are 4 different sized "Etymotic Research Dual Flange Eartips for use with Etymotic Earphones" for sale at Amazon. S, M, L, XL. The XL are very comfortable to me, don't feel intrusive or too deep into the ear at all, and provide great isolation--seems like 30+ dB. The fit is so much better than I get with the various tip types on non-Etymotic brands, it is hard to go with any other brand given the high performance to price ratio of Etymotic.
A pair of Ety's at this price might be worth it just for use in noisy environments. Of course, you won't get the high dB isolation without good fit. If you can find the right tip for your ears, then you can more safely purchase the more expensive ER4 series as the tips will work the same on those as the cheaper ER2 or ER3 series. I would not want to buy ER4 and then then discover that no tip works quite right. Although even ER4 can go for not too much if get less than new at Amazon.
I have seen some ER3SE fans online or people who like it best out of the 6 (or however many of the 6 they tried). In the same price range, the ER2 series seems to have more fans and acclaim from prominent reviewers. Crinacle recommends both ER2XR and ER2SE, with a preference for the ER2XR. Oluv says, "get the ER2SE, it is by far the best Etymotic." ER2SE seems to usually be in low 70s new on amazon and down to low 50s used. Is new ER2SE worth $20+ more than new ER3SE? The differences are pretty slight I'm guessing for a lot of people who do not have golden ears or have hearing damage. On the other hand, to some people, 20 or so bucks is nothing to get the model they would choose if the price were the same. One might try this ER3, and then if a tip works for you, trying an ER2 to compare.
I got a pair of ER3XR as a backup for my ER4XR. I am currently using the ER3XR, as the ER4XR are being serviced under warranty.
If you keep your phone in a pocket, be careful not to stress the 3.5mm connector, as a wire can break.
ER3XR are excellent, but I miss the punchy bass of the ER4XR.
I got a pair of ER3XR as a backup for my ER4XR. I am currently using the ER3XR, as the ER4XR are being serviced under warranty.
If you keep your phone in a pocket, be careful not to stress the 3.5mm connector, as a wire can break.
ER3XR are excellent, but I miss the punchy bass of the ER4XR.
There is an instruction video on this.
I can't wear these series for more than an hour at time.
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