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The Etymotic ER-4 is worth every penny of the $269 (or more) that you spend
on it. Them, especially the 4S version, are extremely accurate, but not at
the expense of easily causing fatigue. This easily distinguishes it from a
bunch of other headphones.
Also, the level of isolation it provides is great. This is very handy for
bus and plane rides, and easily outperforms any "active" noise-cancelling
headphones IMO.
An important thing to consider with the ER-4 is that it's NOT for everyone.
Not everyone sees the point with such a relatively complicated phone (that
you definitely need the manual). The ER-4, being a canal phone, is also
different in terms of bass. You don't feel it, but hear it.
In a nutshell, the ER-4 is heaven, but it's not what you automatically
assume/understand heaven to be. I personally don't use my ER-4S all the
time, but love it all the same.
And no, there is no good all-rounder that is immediately cheaper than the
ER-4. The EX70 excels in convenience - putting the EX70 on is no sweat,
they're comfortable and don't fall out.
The EX70 actually sounds all right. There's a definite sense of soundstage.
However, it can be very shrill-sounding, unbalanced as it is. If you check
out the forum at Headwize, people have come up with some fix for that. I
have modified my EX70 and find it much nicer.
Leon
on 3/31/01 5:26 PM, las at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I have to start off by saying that I respect Len's opinions very highly. A
> few
> years ago in a personal correspondence between us, he correctly predicted the
> success of solid state players over the Mini Disc.
>
> I still don't comprehend the stupidity of the American consumer, but it is an
> unfortunate fact that so called MP3 players are selling very well while you
> can't even buy a Sony 900 in the US.
>
> There seems to be a unanimous opinion that the Etymotic ear plugs are the
> finest you can get and many people believe that they are even better than any
> of the full sized headphones. But at $269.00 (USD), there must be a set
> costing under $100 that some one makes that are close??
>
> $269 seems a kind of outrageous price to me for a set of headphones! You can
> buy a very decent pair of speakers for that price.
>
> I made an impulse purchase of a par of Koss ear buds that have these soft
> "rubber" cones that slide over a tube and cost $19.99. I can't remember the
> name They are yellow, black and blue with a mute switch (why not a true volume
> control?). In my opinion they sound really bad and are only suitable for
> spoken word.
>
> But there must be something out there for about $75 dollars that comes close
> the the $269.00 Etymotics?? NO??
>
> Len never abuses this site. Even though he has a business that offers many
> products that are of use to us, he only suggests things when people are
> looking
> for a specific item that he sells. And he contributes much more to this list
> in advice that offer's him no financial gain.
>
> Larry
>
> Len Moskowitz wrote:
>
>> Chris Smart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>> Ok, a related question, what are the *BEST* earbuds, forgetting all about
>>> cost? ...
>>
>> In my opinion, the Etymotic ER-4S, ER-4B and ER-4P in-ear 'phones are
>> among the best available at any price (including the Grado RS-1, HP-1
>> and Sennheiser HD-600).
>>
>> I hope this helped!
>>
>> Len Moskowitz Binaural and StealthMics (tm), Cables, Interfaces
>> Core Sound http://www.stealthmicrophones.com
>> Teaneck, New Jersey http://www.core-sound.com
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: 201-801-0812, FAX: 201-801-0912
>>
>
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