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Brand | Etymotic Research |
Model Name | ER3SE |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 16 kHz. Transducers: Single high-performance balanced armature per channel.
- Precision machined metal bodies; high performance Balanced Armature micro-drivers
- 4ft reinforced detachable cables with 3.5mm Gold plated stereo Plug and MMCX connectors
- Noise Isolation: 35dB using silicone ear tips, 42dB using foam ear tips
- Noise Isolation: 35dB using silicone ear tips, 42dB using foam ear tips
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Etymotic Research, Inc. is an engineering-driven research, development and manufacturing company. The name 'Etymotic' (pronounced 'et-im-oh-tik') means 'true to the ear'. Innovation, education and hearing conservation are central to Etymotic's mission.
ER3SE Studio Edition
The Most Accurate Earphone In Its Class
Over 30 years ago, Etymotic invented noise-isolating, in-ear earphones. Etymotic's original design, developed for auditory research and hearing testing, used balanced-armature receivers and established these speakers as the gold standard for high-definition, in-ear earphones.
- Studio grade accuracy
- Sleek, precision machined metal bodies
- High performance balanced armature micro drivers
- Detachable, reinforced 4 ft cables with 3.5mm gold plated stereo plug and MMCX connectors
Why Etymotic?
Etymotic designs products to measure, improve and protect hearing, and enhance the listening experience of music lovers everywhere. Audio engineers, musicians and audiologists at Etymotic have generated over 100 patents issued and pending.
Why ER3SE Studio Edition?
Utilizing the balanced armature drivers regarded as the gold standard for high definition, in-ear earphones, the ER3SE is for those who demand nothing less than the highest fidelity. ER3 series earphones are tuned to extremely tight tolerance specs for the most accurate sound reproduction on the market.
The new ER3SE incorporates significant cosmetic and functional improvements, from sleek, precision machined metal bodies to the reinforced, user-replaceable detachable cable. A must have for discerning audiophiles and consumers.
Specifications
- High performance, balanced-armature micro drivers
- 20Hz-16kHz Frequency Response
- 35-42dB Noise Isolation
- Detachable 4 ft cable with MMCX connectors
- 120 dB Max Output
- Impedance 22 ohms
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Detachable, Reinforced CablesTo detach the cables, pull the cable connector away from the earphone body. Pull straight out-Do Not Twist. To attach the cables, align the key tab on the cable connector with the notch in the body of the earphone. Press together until it snaps in place. |
Proper InsertionSound quality, full bass response and noise isolation all depend on a good eartip seal in the ear canal. While pulling up and out on the back of the ear carefully insert the earphone. Twist the earphone into the ear canal while inserting until outside noise is blocked out. |
In The BoxER3SE Studio Edition earphones. Filter removal tool and replacement filters. Assorted eartips. Carrying Pouch. Shirt Clip. |
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Noise cancellation | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Comfort | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
Value for money | — | 5.0 | 4.4 | 3.9 | — | 4.0 |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Bluetooth |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | 3 5mm Jack | — | screw | component | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | sound isolation | — | — | — | sound isolation | sound isolation |
cable feature | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable | Detachable |
control type | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control |
material | Metal | Plastic | Aluminum,Copper,Metal,Polyurethane | Metal | Aluminum, Metal | Metal |
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Product Dimensions | 2 x 3.75 x 7 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.634 ounces |
ASIN | B07665KVD1 |
Item model number | ER3SE |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #98,113 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,981 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 5, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Etymotic Research |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Item Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
ER3SE is a high-sensitivity single driver in-ear monitor (IEM) with a reputation for accuracy in audio reproduction. The IEM shells are made of anodized aluminum and are machined with tight tolerances to provide a compact design. The use of a single balanced armature (BA) driver allows for an easy-to-drive IEM with excellent accuracy. The ER3SE is also known for its impressive passive noise isolation, providing up to 42 dB of attenuation. This makes the ER3SE a popular choice for sound engineers, audiophiles, and budget-conscious consumers looking for in-ear monitors. ER3SE and ER3XR are the two ER3 models, both of which use the same high-sensitivity Balanced Armature driver that's easy to drive, even without an amplifier. The difference between the two is in the tuning of the lower frequencies. The ER3SE is designed to be neutral and flat, while the ER3XR is high-energy with emphasized bass. The ER3SE is a great choice for audio creators, musicians, and those who prefer to listen to music as it was recorded. The ER3XR is ideal for those who enjoy extra bass presence. Etymotic's goal is to have a flat frequency response curve that takes into account the resonance in the average ear canal. This results in a slight "hump" in the 2-5k region to compensate for the resonance and deliver a perceptibly flat frequency response. Etymotic's target frequency response graph is based on more than 20 years of research and expertise in human hearing and acoustics. In tuning IEMs, the goal is to accurately reproduce a live performance and factor in the acoustic properties of the ear. This requires a slight "hump" in the frequency response graph to compensate for the acoustic resonance and horn effects of the ear, which results in a flat frequency response perceived by the eardrum.
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Customers are happy with the sound quality, value, and detail of the headphones. They mention that it's a great product for audio production, with good volume and a good fit. They are also satisfied with the detail, and correctness. However, some customers are disappointed with durability. Opinions are mixed on quality, comfort, and fit.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say that the sound is great, noise isolation is excellent, and the volume is very good. They also say that they are great IEMs for audio production, quiet with the correct inserts, and have the best noise cancellation in an IEMS.
"With the Comply P-series tips they sounded amazing and were very comfortable as well. A surprise considering how far in your ear they go...." Read more
"...As I was listening to the SE’s, the bass was so good that I thought that I must be listening to the XR’s, but I wasn’t...." Read more
"Like any high-end speaker, these will confound you - the sound is so natural and “analytical” that you will quickly notice which recordings/media..." Read more
"...Quick, tight, very slightly lacking bass, smooth rise for excellent vocals ( female sopranos are pushed forward as are violins and piccolos. )..." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's a good buy for the money, worth the fix, and an excellent product. Some mention the appearance of them is nothing extravagant. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I like the really understated appearance of them, nothing extravagant, not filled with weights to make it feel substantial, just two light tubes..." Read more
"...TL;DR is that the SE is great and the XR is a 'nice try' but I wouldn't recommend.SE - 5 starsXR - 3 stars..." Read more
"...seal, so there is a fix for $10 or so, and these headphones are worth the fix." Read more
"...improve in the next 100 hours or so of use, but already are well worth their price." Read more
Customers like the detail of the headphones. They say it delivers clarity, with detailed and flat low end, and highs. They also appreciate the balanced presentation, imaging, and layering of sound. Customers also mention that the headphones are not analytical or boring.
"...murdering bass boost, not tin-can quality, not muffled, just plain and simple clarity...." Read more
"...else that does a better job of muffling everything else while delivering clarity...." Read more
"...the ER3SE’s to be consistently exciting, engaging, and powerful - not “analytical” or boring at all...." Read more
"...They have a great sound, very balanced. The mids sound beautiful and are center stage. The bass is present, but not overwhelming...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the headphones. They mention that they have a wonderfully accurate and crisp sound, and excellent true fidelity.
"...like Etymotic already or because you're looking for very good, accurate, inexpensive headphones, get the SE...." Read more
"...Knowing that the ER3SE’s are extremely accurate - that this is how it’s supposed to sound - they’ve been very helpful as a reference for fine-tuning..." Read more
"I'm very satisfied with these puppies. They have a wonderfully accurate and crisp sound...." Read more
"Easily driven by a cell phone. Extremely accurate, clear, full range, great detail with well separated music reproduction and very good volume...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that it's very good, has excellent quality, and is a nice set for musicians in the studio or on stage. However, others say that it failed from the start, the tips provided did not work well, and the sound quality is horrible.
"...I like the really understated appearance of them, nothing extravagant, not filled with weights to make it feel substantial, just two light tubes..." Read more
"...These are very pleasing to my ears.The tips provided did not work well for me...." Read more
"...you already like Etymotic already or because you're looking for very good, accurate, inexpensive headphones, get the SE...." Read more
"...A very nice set if you're a musician in the studio or on stage and want to hear what you sound like.2 cons...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that the fit is solid, they are very comfortable, and the sound isolation is great. They can wear them for hours with no discomfort, and can easily sleep with them in and use them with a neck pillow. However, others say that they feel a lot of discomfort after minutes of use and are horribly painful.
"With the Comply P-series tips they sounded amazing and were very comfortable as well. A surprise considering how far in your ear they go...." Read more
"...experiences with those style tips on my other IEMs, but they are horribly painful here, and not as isolating as the tips I eventually settled on,..." Read more
"...this minor modification for myself, the fit is solid, they are very comfortable, and the sound isolation is extremely good...." Read more
"...The earphone body stem is too long and wide, causing severe pain, when inserted deep in the ear - necessary to block the outside noise...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that it has a good fit, quiet with the correct inserts, and takes up no space. However, others say that the earphone body stem is too long and wide, causing severe pain when inserted deep in the ears. The beiges are long and don't play nice with their ears, and the cable is too short for that option. One ear piece went out after only 3 days and the right side went out in about a week.
"...With this minor modification for myself, the fit is solid, they are very comfortable, and the sound isolation is extremely good...." Read more
"...They take up no space - you'll appreciate the extra space in your bag - and while they may feel strange and uncomfortable at first, I find that I..." Read more
"...The beiges are long, and currently don't play nice with my ears, but the Shures cut off just enough length to allow the IEMs to go in all the way,..." Read more
"Good fit, quiet with the correct inserts - they provide several kinds. BUT - there is no bass...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the headphone cable. They mention that it's fragile, has poor build quality, and breaks easily. Some customers also report that the cable fell apart within a day of use. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and durability of this product.
"...They're both in between the HF3 and ER4 in build quality. The cord's not as durable as the threaded ER4 cable, but it's a lot sturdier than the HF3..." Read more
"...this does NOT use MMCX connectors which according to the MMCX specifications has a "lock-snap..." Read more
"...factory foam plugs offer such a tight insertion that they fell apart within a day of use - roughly 5 separate insertions...." Read more
"...I prefer the sound of the balanced 2.5mm cable. This cable is even more fragile than the 3.5mm cable...." Read more
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Getting it out of the way, and the Ety diehards may not like this, I threw away the triple flanges, and also disliked the double flanges. I've had good experiences with those style tips on my other IEMs, but they are horribly painful here, and not as isolating as the tips I eventually settled on, the Shure Yellow Foam tips.
Let's not beat around the bush, these things NEED to go deep, or else they'll sound kinda weird and quiet, which I figured out real fast as I went through many tips. While audiophiles say they're not the best option for sound quality, I feel that the two best tips for these are the official Etymotic foam tips (Beige), and the Shure Yellows. The beiges are long, and currently don't play nice with my ears, but the Shures cut off just enough length to allow the IEMs to go in all the way, and also stay comfortable for hours, without any readjustment needed. Both are borderline the same foam, just with different stems and adhesives (Shures are better here), so it's just down to length preference.
There's a huge problem with the IEMs besides the aural violation pack-in tips, and that's the cable. "Cable down and deal with it" seems to be the the way they're meant to be used, but the microphonics are horrible when they're like that, to the point they'll drown out your own voice, and not just the ones in your head. People online say "Cable up and deal with the strange looks", and that helps, but then the issue is fitting the IEMs in when there's nothing for the cable elbow to rest against. I had a solution for this, "Cable down, UNDER, AND AROUND". Doing this (Also using the chin cinch) allows me to insert the IEMs as intended, and also kill the microphonics, as well as giving the IEMs more protection from tugging. You can even lay on your side with the IEMs like this, which you can't do cable up.
With all the hat tricks out of the way, the sound. I love them. Neutral, no shrill highs, no obnoxious ear murdering bass boost, not tin-can quality, not muffled, just plain and simple clarity. The isolation, somehow, is better than any earplug I've ever used. Everything is just gone, it's almost scary, to the point where I now use an app on my phone to pass through mic audio so I'm not completely deaf when using these. It's freaky when I turn off the passthrough, and everything from people walking and talking, down to the person in front of me, just completely go away.
The look... they're there, then you put them in, and then they're gone, like earplugs. I like the really understated appearance of them, nothing extravagant, not filled with weights to make it feel substantial, just two light tubes that produce sound, and vanish in your ears, leaving just thin cables going into your ears as the only hint that you're not listening to what's around you.
I love these, I can wear them for the whole day, and feel like I'm in a world of my own. I've had the Ety experience, and I cannot go back. I'm no audiophile, but I feel like I've cheated my way to becoming one of the elites. If you are sick of getting burned by IEMs sounding too bassy or thin, or being too colored, then buy these. You'll understand why people say they're almost too affordable for how good they sound. For me, I'm happy enough to say this is my IEM endgame.
Also, buy some more filters, or clean your ears, the sound tube is thinner than the stem of a Q-tip. If the IEMs go quiet, it's likely not a defective IEM, it's the filter having fulfilled it's purpose.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022
Getting it out of the way, and the Ety diehards may not like this, I threw away the triple flanges, and also disliked the double flanges. I've had good experiences with those style tips on my other IEMs, but they are horribly painful here, and not as isolating as the tips I eventually settled on, the Shure Yellow Foam tips.
Let's not beat around the bush, these things NEED to go deep, or else they'll sound kinda weird and quiet, which I figured out real fast as I went through many tips. While audiophiles say they're not the best option for sound quality, I feel that the two best tips for these are the official Etymotic foam tips (Beige), and the Shure Yellows. The beiges are long, and currently don't play nice with my ears, but the Shures cut off just enough length to allow the IEMs to go in all the way, and also stay comfortable for hours, without any readjustment needed. Both are borderline the same foam, just with different stems and adhesives (Shures are better here), so it's just down to length preference.
There's a huge problem with the IEMs besides the aural violation pack-in tips, and that's the cable. "Cable down and deal with it" seems to be the the way they're meant to be used, but the microphonics are horrible when they're like that, to the point they'll drown out your own voice, and not just the ones in your head. People online say "Cable up and deal with the strange looks", and that helps, but then the issue is fitting the IEMs in when there's nothing for the cable elbow to rest against. I had a solution for this, "Cable down, UNDER, AND AROUND". Doing this (Also using the chin cinch) allows me to insert the IEMs as intended, and also kill the microphonics, as well as giving the IEMs more protection from tugging. You can even lay on your side with the IEMs like this, which you can't do cable up.
With all the hat tricks out of the way, the sound. I love them. Neutral, no shrill highs, no obnoxious ear murdering bass boost, not tin-can quality, not muffled, just plain and simple clarity. The isolation, somehow, is better than any earplug I've ever used. Everything is just gone, it's almost scary, to the point where I now use an app on my phone to pass through mic audio so I'm not completely deaf when using these. It's freaky when I turn off the passthrough, and everything from people walking and talking, down to the person in front of me, just completely go away.
The look... they're there, then you put them in, and then they're gone, like earplugs. I like the really understated appearance of them, nothing extravagant, not filled with weights to make it feel substantial, just two light tubes that produce sound, and vanish in your ears, leaving just thin cables going into your ears as the only hint that you're not listening to what's around you.
I love these, I can wear them for the whole day, and feel like I'm in a world of my own. I've had the Ety experience, and I cannot go back. I'm no audiophile, but I feel like I've cheated my way to becoming one of the elites. If you are sick of getting burned by IEMs sounding too bassy or thin, or being too colored, then buy these. You'll understand why people say they're almost too affordable for how good they sound. For me, I'm happy enough to say this is my IEM endgame.
Also, buy some more filters, or clean your ears, the sound tube is thinner than the stem of a Q-tip. If the IEMs go quiet, it's likely not a defective IEM, it's the filter having fulfilled it's purpose.
90db road wind noise (at speeds over 90mph - on the race track of course, as a law-abiding citizen like myself would never exceed a posted highway speed limit) puts somewhat extreme requirements for isolating earphones.
Why the isolation in our age of advanced electronic ANC? Because the latter doesn't come close to silencing the main enemy of biker ears: the wind noise. I've tried the best ones like Sony LInkbuds S (forget your typical mediocre Airpods Pro). They do very little even with long foam tips. It was tempting to look for triple-flange ones (see below on foam tips in general), but why try to fix the weak ANC at all? Instead of proven passive sound isolation.
No miracles about foam. One reviewer here praised yellow Shure tips, which I also tried. I don't think it's the shape of my ear canal. All mentioned by him "Ety diehards" (yours truly) do have a point about the triple-flange tips. In all my experience: trying the supplied foam tips with the ER6i years ago, and similarly with this ER3SE: both the ones that came with it, and the old ER6i ones, the isolation was dismal. There was no revelation with the suggested yellow Shure tip either. Foam doesn't block the noise, period. I wonder where 30db NRR ratings come from. Plugging a perfect hole in the wall instead of a real human ear? The longest I found: Comply P-Series tips do block some wind noise in a full-face helmet, however like all foam ones, not enough to my liking.
Now to the triple-flange tips. BTW forget about double- and single-flanged ones. The included ones are only good for making spacers to use with old gray triple-flange ones from ER6is. What about the better looking translucent tips, that came with ER3SE? Here's the huge design flaw of the newer ER series vs. the tiny ER6i from 15 years ago. The earphone body stem is too long and wide, causing severe pain, when inserted deep in the ear - necessary to block the outside noise. Shure SE series have the same diameter pipe with one crucial difference: the tip itself has a longer stem, so only the soft silicone goes into your ear canal. Not the hard plastic wrapped with silicone.
You may have high pain tolerance and try to insert those things deep, especially wet. Which brings another word of caution: don't lick the tips in a classic Etymotic manner. It's a recipe for middle ear infection. Don't ask me how I know. I use water now. And that (a week of crackling sound in your inflamed ear canal) is the best case scenario. If you keep ignoring the pain, hoping that your ears would widen inside (also suggested by some), you are going towards Positional Vertigo (aka BPPV): spinning head when changing body position - due to the damaged vestibular sensors located right there, by your ear drums. Again, don't ask me how I know. Luckily BPPV can be cured with a simple at-home physical therapy (Epley maneuver) all by yourself. I know, the determination to make ER3SE work like my old ER6i did.
It wasn't until I tried Shures, that I figured out an acceptable solution: the longer triple-flange tips. I also tried Shure's own white ones, and for whatever reason they isolate well only on one model (SE425). Not almost identical size-wise SE215 (which sounds better than a more expensive 425 IMO), and not Ety ER. But longer-stem "Almond" tips did the trick. FWIIW get them (see ASIN in the pic) instead of (also long enough to cut) Shure tips. Or get both, cut the right length, and compare.
Other than the isolation issue, ER3SE sound way better (enough bass and crystal clear highs) than the old ER6i, and also better than Shure SE215, let alone more "professional" SE425 - at least to my non-musician ears listening mostly to EDM. I just wish Etymotic brought back their unique ER6i, that could block ANY noise. It'd be nice to offer short "helmet-only" cord.
One more tip on inserting the tips. Unlike the ER6i, when the deep (and painful) insertion rewarded you with more isolation, these ones just cause pain. Unfortunately the outside sound can only be muted to a certain degree in my ears (consistent with slightly less isolating Shure 425s).
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
90db road wind noise (at speeds over 90mph - on the race track of course, as a law-abiding citizen like myself would never exceed a posted highway speed limit) puts somewhat extreme requirements for isolating earphones.
Why the isolation in our age of advanced electronic ANC? Because the latter doesn't come close to silencing the main enemy of biker ears: the wind noise. I've tried the best ones like Sony LInkbuds S (forget your typical mediocre Airpods Pro). They do very little even with long foam tips. It was tempting to look for triple-flange ones (see below on foam tips in general), but why try to fix the weak ANC at all? Instead of proven passive sound isolation.
No miracles about foam. One reviewer here praised yellow Shure tips, which I also tried. I don't think it's the shape of my ear canal. All mentioned by him "Ety diehards" (yours truly) do have a point about the triple-flange tips. In all my experience: trying the supplied foam tips with the ER6i years ago, and similarly with this ER3SE: both the ones that came with it, and the old ER6i ones, the isolation was dismal. There was no revelation with the suggested yellow Shure tip either. Foam doesn't block the noise, period. I wonder where 30db NRR ratings come from. Plugging a perfect hole in the wall instead of a real human ear? The longest I found: Comply P-Series tips do block some wind noise in a full-face helmet, however like all foam ones, not enough to my liking.
Now to the triple-flange tips. BTW forget about double- and single-flanged ones. The included ones are only good for making spacers to use with old gray triple-flange ones from ER6is. What about the better looking translucent tips, that came with ER3SE? Here's the huge design flaw of the newer ER series vs. the tiny ER6i from 15 years ago. The earphone body stem is too long and wide, causing severe pain, when inserted deep in the ear - necessary to block the outside noise. Shure SE series have the same diameter pipe with one crucial difference: the tip itself has a longer stem, so only the soft silicone goes into your ear canal. Not the hard plastic wrapped with silicone.
You may have high pain tolerance and try to insert those things deep, especially wet. Which brings another word of caution: don't lick the tips in a classic Etymotic manner. It's a recipe for middle ear infection. Don't ask me how I know. I use water now. And that (a week of crackling sound in your inflamed ear canal) is the best case scenario. If you keep ignoring the pain, hoping that your ears would widen inside (also suggested by some), you are going towards Positional Vertigo (aka BPPV): spinning head when changing body position - due to the damaged vestibular sensors located right there, by your ear drums. Again, don't ask me how I know. Luckily BPPV can be cured with a simple at-home physical therapy (Epley maneuver) all by yourself. I know, the determination to make ER3SE work like my old ER6i did.
It wasn't until I tried Shures, that I figured out an acceptable solution: the longer triple-flange tips. I also tried Shure's own white ones, and for whatever reason they isolate well only on one model (SE425). Not almost identical size-wise SE215 (which sounds better than a more expensive 425 IMO), and not Ety ER. But longer-stem "Almond" tips did the trick. FWIIW get them (see ASIN in the pic) instead of (also long enough to cut) Shure tips. Or get both, cut the right length, and compare.
Other than the isolation issue, ER3SE sound way better (enough bass and crystal clear highs) than the old ER6i, and also better than Shure SE215, let alone more "professional" SE425 - at least to my non-musician ears listening mostly to EDM. I just wish Etymotic brought back their unique ER6i, that could block ANY noise. It'd be nice to offer short "helmet-only" cord.
One more tip on inserting the tips. Unlike the ER6i, when the deep (and painful) insertion rewarded you with more isolation, these ones just cause pain. Unfortunately the outside sound can only be muted to a certain degree in my ears (consistent with slightly less isolating Shure 425s).
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Second, the new tapered silicone tips that have only two flanges are much more comfortable for me than the three-flange originals. In my ears, the three-flange version gets quite hot and itchy and it's hard to concentrate on the music when that happens. The two-flange version removes that problem, without seeming to impact either the sound quality or the noise isolation.
Third, all the good qualities are still there - great sound, great isolation. While I don't find in ear monitors as comfortable as my HiFiMan 5xx or Sennheiser 6xx, having the isolation on say a long air trip makes a huge difference. Plus they fit in my shirt pocket.
As for the sound, I would say the Etymotics emphasize slightly the mid treble. Exceptionally good for classical music but some older poorly equalized rock (Led Zepplin I'm looking at you) can sound a bit more thrashy than what I consider normal. As for the low end, some people prefer the similar XR version but these have plenty of bass for me.
These have replaced my Shure SE215 as my travelling IEM. The Shures sound fine but again a bit emphasized in the treble. But they don't isolate as well and the housing presses against my ear and becomes uncomfortable after awhile, whereas the Etymotics don't cause any of that kind of discomfort.
Highly recommended.
Per farle cantare bisogna trovare gli adattatori giusti per le proprie orecchie cioè quelli che meglio ti isolano dai rumori esterni, forniti comunque in dotazione.
Attenzione al volume di ascolto perché arrivano molto vicini al timpano.
Started with ER6i
EMRK 5
And now these ER 3 SE
Started with the Adventures Broken land
Then Carleen Anderson maybe I'm amazed
Such a deep base tone the treble is sharp and toned down
The guitar and Piano come through perfect
Nice purchase and with the 2 year warranty should provide me with many years of listening enjoyment
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2019
Started with ER6i
EMRK 5
And now these ER 3 SE
Started with the Adventures Broken land
Then Carleen Anderson maybe I'm amazed
Such a deep base tone the treble is sharp and toned down
The guitar and Piano come through perfect
Nice purchase and with the 2 year warranty should provide me with many years of listening enjoyment
Zum Bass der SE Version ist für mich vollkommen ausreichend. Sie sind jetzt keine Beats & Co und liefern keinen aufdringlichen Bass aber definitiv genug und den dafür klar und deutlich bis ins kleinste Detail. Genauso hört man durch den nicht übertriebenen Bass auch wesentlich mehr Details der Mitten und Höhen. Also wer nicht unbedingt ein Bass Junkie ist, ist mit diesen Kopfhöreren gut bedient. Und keine Angst es gibt Bass nur eben nicht übertrieben sondern ein sehr linearer und ausgeglichener Frequenzgang.
Die Außenschalldämpfung ist auch hervorragend und laut Messprotokoll von Inner Fidelity schlagen sie dabei sogar aktive Noise Canceling Hörer wie den Bose QC35 und das ohne der Nachteile von aktiven Geräuschunterdrückung. Da ich nur einen alten QC15 besitze kann ich das nicht bestätigen aber die Dämpfung ist auf jeden Fall sehr gut und so viel, dass ich sie als aktiver Verkehrsteilnehmer (selbst zu Fuß) nicht benutzen würde.
Kabelgeräusche sind vorhanden, lassen sich aber durch die Klammer und Kableführung minimieren und stören dann nicht mehr besonders..
Qualitativ kommen Sie mir sehr hochwertig (Metall, sauber verarbeitet) vor und gibt nichts zu bemängeln.
Alles in allem eine absolute Empfehlung. Bin froh, dass ich sie probiert habe und würde sie sofort wieder kaufen.