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Etymotic - ER4

In-Ears With 1 BA Driver
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Why Etymotic is Special

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Designed in USA
Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.


If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
Revered by Audiophiles

Audiophiles can be really picky and tough to impress and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's great!


This headphone or gear has gained recognition and admiration from audiophiles, who are known for their discerning taste in high-fidelity audio. They appreciate its precision, attention to detail and its ability to deliver an immersive sonic experience.


If you see a product marked as "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles", it means that it meets the highest standards of sound quality and performance, making it a top choice for anyone who values exceptional audio experiences.
Specialist

A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!


This headphone or gear is crafted by specialists who know their stuff, ensuring every detail is perfect.


If you see a product marked as “🌟 Specialist”, it means you're choosing a device designed by experts who specialize in creating this specific category of device.
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Born in 1983

Why we love this IEM

Premium Economy

Sensible spending and class above in quality. 


This headphone or gear offers top-notch sound and performance without much impact on your pocket, promising a delightful experience that exceeds your expectations at an economical price point.


If you see a product marked as “💎 Premium Economy," it indicates that you're getting a high-quality audio product with exceptional sound clarity and reliable performance, all at a budget-friendly price.

Serious Audiophiles Only

Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.


If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.


If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.
Cult Following

Cause some things just demand the dedication.


This headphone or gear has a dedicated fanbase, adored by those in the know and praised for its audio quality.


If you see products marked as “🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Cult Following”, you’re about to join an exclusive club of enthusiasts who swear by its awesomeness, enjoying a product that stands out from the crowd and never fails to impress!
Upgradeable Cable

Not happy with your current cable? Swap it out!


If you're searching for an in-ear monitor with a detachable design, these IEMs fit the bill.


If you see an IEM marked with "🔌 Upgradeable Cable," it means it comes with a detachable cable. You can easily swap or upgrade the cable, allowing for customization or maintenance whenever you desire.

Why it Sounds Amazing

Balanced Armature Driver

Enjoy accurate and precise sound, cause every tiny detail in your favourite tune matters.


This headphone or gear features balanced armature driver to deliver precise and detailed audio with exceptional clarity and accuracy.


If you see a product marked with “🔈 Balanced Armature Driver" you can expect an audio experience that reveals every intricate detail in your music listening experience.
Flat Sound Signature

For those on a quest to try and hear the “purest” audio possible.


This headphone or gear offers an neutral, uncoloured audio profile, perfect for purists who crave accuracy.


If you see products marked as “📏 Flat Sound Signature”, you’re in for a true-to-life listening experience, hearing your music exactly as it was recorded, without any artificial boosts or tweaks.
Perfect to Analyse Music

Delve deeper into the Bassline, Riffs and Harmonies.


This headphone or gear is designed for those who dive deep into the nuances of sound, offering precision for music analysis.


If you see products marked as “🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music”, get ready to dissect every beat, note, and harmony with exceptional clarity, making it an ideal tool for musicians, producers, and audiophiles who crave detailed insights into their music.
Crisp Vocals & Instruments

Vocals and Instruments sound too good, its like a warm hug.


This headphone or gear excels at delivering clear, clean vocals and instruments, making every sound pop.


If you see products marked as “🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments”, prepare for an audio experience where every word and note is perfectly articulated, letting you enjoy your music with pristine clarity and detail.
Sharp & Precise Details

Are you a lover of sharp and precise details in your music?


This headphone or gear delivers meticulous and accurate details in your audio, ideal for those who prioritise precise sound reproduction.


If you see a product marked with "📌 Sharp & Precise Details", it means this device excels in capturing fine nuances and intricacies in your music, ensuring a high level of clarity and fidelity.
Bright & Sparkly Highs

Who says Treble can’t be done right.


This headphone or gear shines the best for its ability to deliver crisp, clear, and shimmering high frequencies that stands out.


If you see products marked as “✨ Bright & Sparkly Highs”, you’re in for an auditory treat, enjoying every cymbal, note, and melody with unparalleled clarity and brilliance.
Layered and Nuanced Sound

Imagine sitting on the second row of a music hall. Instruments should sound like they are coming from different places on the stage - Layered and nuanced.


This headphone or gear is designed to deliver a rich, detailed audio experience, with every note and subtlety coming through crystal clear.


If you see a product marked with "🍰 Layered and Nuanced Sound," it means this device is crafted to provide an intricate soundscape, perfect for audiophiles who appreciate the depth and complexity in their music.
The ER4s have a lot of legacy and history. 'Ety heads', as they are called, swear by these as the greatest from the Etymotic lineup. It's still a single BA driver, but the ER4 sounds full-bodied. These are the flattest, reference sound that you can get. It's not for everyone, but only for those that want an uncoloured & neutral sound.
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About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

THE LEGACY OF QUALITY AND TRUST

Etymotic is credited with the invention of noise-isolating in-ear in-ear monitors 30 years ago. The Etymotic design adopted balanced armature receivers and was used for auditory research and hearing tests. This served as the standard benchmark for high-definition in-ear in-ear monitors. However, the Etymotic ER4 became the first noise-isolating, high-fidelity in-ear in-ear monitors to be featuring this unique technology in a consumer earphone. That's not all, these in-ear in-ear monitors are known to be the world leader in accuracy; when compared to other in-ear monitors. Therefore even after years, these reference-quality headphones are preferred by audiophiles, musicians and audio engineers.

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EXPERIENCE NOISE ISOLATION AND SONIC PERFORMANCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE

The Etymotic ER4 are the first in-ear monitors to provide a completely sealed in-ear fit. They offer 98% (35dB - 42dB) noise isolation which is best when compared to any in-ear monitors available in the market. One of the benefits of best-in-class noise isolation is that you don't have to listen to your music at extremely high volumes. The Etymotic ER4 comes in two models SR and XR. Both ER4 models, the ER4SR and ER4XR, use the same Balanced Armature (BA) drivers. The only difference is the tuning of the lower (bass) frequencies. The ER4SR, being the "reference" model, is tuned to be as precise and flat as possible. The ER4XR, being the "fun" model, is tuned with added bass.

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EXQUISITE BUILD FUSED WITH HIGH-QUALITY CABLE

The body of the ER4 is designed with high-grade metal and has an anodized finish. They are built to offer a perfect and comfortable in-ear fit. The reinforced 5ft cables that come with this earphone are detachable and have a 3.5 mm gold plated stereo jack and MMCX connectors. The Etymotic ER4 in-ear monitors feature a user-replaceable filter over the balanced armature drivers to protect them from ear wax. Moreover, these in-ear monitors have a 2-year replacement warranty.

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RESULT OF YEARS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Etymotic is known as the world leader in sound reproduction. They have unrivalled accuracy in frequency response and audio quality. The ER4 in-ear earphone has 92%+ response accuracy from 20Hz-16kHz. These are exclusive in-ear monitors to feature custom-made balanced armature drivers with best-in-class output sensitivity.
2 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Etymotic - ER4 comes with a 2 Year warranty from Etymotic that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Etymotic's warranty in India.

Etymotic Research: Pioneers in Hearing Innovation

Etymotic Research, a company founded in 1983 by Mead Killion, PhD, and Edwin DeVilbiss, MBA, stands by its name, meaning "true to the ear." It operates as an engineering-focused entity, emphasizing research, development, and manufacturing. Etymotic is dedicated to precision hearing assessment, assisting those with hearing challenges, protecting hearing, and enhancing the music listening experience for global musicians and enthusiasts.

With a rich background in acoustic research and the hearing aid industry, Etymotic pioneered in-ear earphones in 1984, introducing balanced armature drivers that set a standard for high-quality in-ear audio. The company's innovations, including the ER-4 in 1991, marked a breakthrough in noise-isolating, high-fidelity in-ear earphones, creating a new category in consumer electronics. At the core of Etymotic's mission are the principles of innovation, education, and hearing conservation, serving professionals, scientists, hearing practitioners, the hearing-impaired, and musicians.

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headfonia

"The Etymotic ER4-XR and SR both sound incredibly good and looking at their price, they’re an absolute steal. I absolutely recommend everyone to get one."

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Headfonics

"What a positive surprise by Etymotic.The build quality is superb and the sonic performance is great. This is an easy recommendation for any aspiring audiophile."

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soundguys

"These are easily my new favorite pair of in-ears. If you want to hear your music with little embellishment, these live up to the Etymotic legacy."

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techradar

"True neutral sound, strong performers. The Etymotic ER4 are reference-grade in-ears for folks who want the best sound quality on the planet."

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Etymotic - ER4 In-Ears With 1 BA Driver Sale price₹ 28,999 Regular price₹ 29,999
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Etymotic - ER2 In-Ears With 1 Dynamic Driver Sale priceFrom ₹ 11,499 Regular price₹ 12,999
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Etymotic - ER3 In-Ears With 1 BA Driver Sale price₹ 17,999 Regular price₹ 19,999
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Etymotic - ER4 In-Ears With 1 BA Driver Sale price₹ 28,999 Regular price₹ 29,999
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Etymotic - ER2 In-Ears With 1 Dynamic Driver Sale priceFrom ₹ 11,499 Regular price₹ 12,999
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Etymotic - ER3 In-Ears With 1 BA Driver Sale price₹ 17,999 Regular price₹ 19,999
Driver Configuration

Balanced Armature Drivers

Dynamic Drivers

Balanced Armature Drivers

Sound Signature

📏 Flat Sound Signature

📏 Flat Sound Signature

📏 Flat Sound Signature

Sound Notes

🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
📌 Sharp & Precise Details
✨ Bright & Sparkly Highs
🍰 Layered and Nuanced Sound

🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
📌 Sharp & Precise Details
✨ Bright & Sparkly Highs
🍰 Layered and Nuanced Sound

🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
📌 Sharp & Precise Details
✨ Bright & Sparkly Highs
🍰 Layered and Nuanced Sound

Our Verdict

The ER4s have a lot of legacy and history. 'Ety heads', as they are called, swear by these as the greatest from the Etymotic lineup. It's still a single BA driver, but the ER4 sounds full-bodied. These are the flattest, reference sound that you can get. It's not for everyone, but only for those that want an uncoloured & neutral sound.

Once you listen to the ER2, your perspective on clean, accurate sound will forever change. Coming in two variants, the ER2SE, with its flat frequency response, will appeal to professionals and the ER2XR provides impactful bass response while maintaining clarity in the midrange and highs that Etymotic is known for.

The ER3XR offers a modest bass boost, building on the sound quality of the ER3SE, while ER3SE provides a high level of sensitivity, making it a perfect match for digital audio players. The ER3SE and XR offer professional grade audio reproduction at an affordable price.

Impedance

45 Ohms @ 1kHz

15 Ohms

22 Ohms @ 1kHz


Customer Reviews

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Mohammed Wasif (Bengaluru)
Bought as reference to compare with loud speakers while calibrating

I was hearing few negative reviews online on the fit which said that the internal canal of the ears were hurting for long time listening , I should say to the contrary that it was quite comfortable for me. The primary purpose of this purchase was to get used to studio grade sound which certainly will improve my ability on critical listening. Since I’m a audio calibrator I’d try and match the pink noise of the loudspeaker to the ER4’s by tweaking it through positional and electronic Eq . I’m glad that I was able to buy these through Headphone Zone cos if not them I don’t think the rest of sellers in the industry would have even heard of such great brands. Thank you for bringing in this brand into our country.

We're so happy to hear that you've had a good experience with us. Thank you so much for the positive feedback! It means a lot to us.

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Gurpreet (Mumbai)
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Etymotic Nails It !

I upgraded to ER4SR from an ER2SE. I wasn’t sure if the improvements were going to be significant. Also, internet forums do paint BA drivers as inferior to dynamic drivers.

Firstly, i was looking for a more accurate, but enjoyable sound signature. ER4SE delivers this well. The clarity is itself worth the upgrade. I heard this through the Qudelix 5K (on bluetooth) and the Chord Mojo. Bass is delivered as it is captured in the track, but it has no slam or won’t rattle the head. For complex tracks (Thundercat’s Uh Uh), what shines through is the instrument separation. BA signature was a non-issue for me.

In terms is isolation and comfort, it is an Etymotic. It does work for me. The triple flange stock tips actually fit me better than on ER2SE.

Overall, it sounds like a high end speaker that will work with most portable dac/amps. Its a real bargain!

Headphonezone service, as ever, was excellent.

Hey Gurpreet, Thank you so much for the positive feedback! It means a lot to us. We are so happy to hear that you are loving our products and services.

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Samrat Patil (Pune)
Best of the best! But

One of the best earphones I've ever heard and I've heard and owned quite a few.
It punches well above its weight and then some, absolutely flat and transparent. Well mastered tracks just sound right, there's no specific part of the spectrum that feels out of place. Just goes to show what could be accomplished by a well tuned single BA driver.

What I love about the SRs the most is the flat reference bass. It's the antithesis to the current trend of the overwhelming boosted bass found in almost all of earphones / headphones sold today. ER4SR actually offers the extension right into the sub-bass but it's ruler flat. And it results in bass textures that are otherwise lost in the bloated jumble; figuratively ear opening.

The treble is pleasant to my ageing ears and admittedly I can't make out anything above 14KHz, so take that with a grain of salt.

So why the 4 stars? Well, using these earphones reminds me of the SouthPark's episode "The Entity" where Mr. Garrison gets fed up with the airport delays and invents a revolutionary new transportation contraption which's a little more invasive than it needs to be, but people are still willing to put up with it to stick it up to the airlines. The ER4's seem a lot like that invention. Every time I put it 'in' I have to commit myself to it, uncomfortably so, but it gets me there and better than anything else. Also, I can't use it for more than half an hour at a 'stretch', and no matter how well you clean up, it's going to remind you to do better.

Jokes apart I'm using Fiio BTR5 and the triple flanged tips, I wish they invent a more comfortable pair with the same signature, I'll buy one again in a heartbeat. The accessories provided are top notch too.

Full marks to headphonezone as always to deliver it before time, in great packaging and at a great price. Keep up the good work guys.

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Thanks a lot for your detailed and genuine feedback, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product and we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well. It'll also help our fellow customers to make the right choice!

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Sunil (Mumbai)
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The Perfect Reference IEM

I finally purchased the legendary Etymotic - ER4SR after so many IEM's and headphones. It's a folklore amongst music enthusiasts at Head-fi.
I'll try to provide my brief analysis since I've tested it for 12 days.
The phone used was the Rog Phone 2. It's more than capable to power the Etymotic - ER4SR. Not to forget it also powered the Soundmagic E80C which is a 64 Ohms impedance budget IEM.
Design and Comfort: The IEM looks and feels premium. However, comfort wise it's a kind of a mixed bag specially if you are using the triple flange eartip. However, there are many eartips provided in the box so it wont be that difficult to get a secured fit and comfortable fit.

Sound Quality: This is where it really shines or may I say proves that it's the perfect reference IEM. The sound is completely flat, nothing is boosted. Newbies might not like it but if you're an audiophile or musician you will really appreciate it.
My previous headphone was the V-Moda M200 which was really good however it pales in front of the Etymotic - ER4SR. Also, its able to block out a lot of ambient sound. The best I have witnessed on an IEM so far.

Value for Money: For the characteristics of this IEM, the price is very low infact pretty reasonable. However, most Indians are really underpaid at work hence I would suggest you to first try out the Soundmagic E80C. It is an excellent IEM with a balanced soundstage.

Upon conclusion, I feel that one will truly appreciate the Etymotic - ER4SR once you've become a true connoisseur of music or let's just say flat sounding music.

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Avinash Kumar (Delhi)
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Truly Refrence with amazing details!

This is my first audiophile set and its simply great.
Its refrence sound and you can hear all the details crystal clear with superb imaging.

Only con for me is the soundstage but its understood as its iem but not a deal breaker at all, far from it.

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