Earphone Comparison
 
 
Description
Original high fidelity in-the-ear earphones
Designed to match the response of the ear, creating nearly perfect sound reproduction
Sound accuracy surpassed only by the ER-4S
High noise-isolation
Higher sensitivity for compatibility with all personal digital music players
Enhanced bass response to accommodate individual preference
Close to ER-4P response
Compatible with Bluetooth stereo devices that support A2DP and AVRCP profiles.

Frequency Response Accuracy 50 Hz - 10 kHz ± 2 dB;
20 Hz - 16 kHz ±4 dB
50 Hz - 6 kHz ± 3 dB;
20 Hz - 16 kHz ±6 dB
50 Hz - 6 kHz ± 3 dB;
20 Hz - 16 kHz ±6 dB
50 Hz - 6 kHz ± 3 dB
20 Hz - 15 kHz ± 6 dB
Accuracy Score 92% (4S) 86% (4P) 90% 81% 86%
  Highest frequency response accuracy of all in-the-ear earphones, by a significant margin
Noise Isolation 35-42 dB 34-36 dB 34-36 dB 35-42 dB
  Highest noise isolation of all earphones, regardless of type
Impedance (@1 kHz) 100 Ohms (4B/4S)
27 Ohms (4P)
48 Ohms 16 Ohms N/A
Sensitivity (@1 kHz)
SPL at 0.1V
90 dB (4S)
102 dB (4P)
97 dB 105 dB N/A
Maximum Output 122 dB SPL 120 dB SPL 120 dB SPL 110 dB SPL
(100 dB - European versions)
Weight less than 1 oz. less than 1 oz. less than 1 oz. less than 1/2 oz. (each side)
Eartips 3-flange eartips
foam eartips
2-flange eartips
foam eartips
3-flange eartips
foam eartips
3-flange eartips
2-flange eartips
foam eartips
Cable Black 5 ft. Black 5 ft. White 5 ft. N/A
Connector Plug Stereo, 3.5mm Angle plug
includes 1/4" Stereo adapter
Stereo, 3.5mm Angle plug White Stereo, 3.5mm Straight plug
Black Stereo, 3.5mm Angle plug
none
Warranty 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 2 Years
Price $299.00 $139.00 $149.00 $299 with iPod adapter
$199 no adapter
ER•4 ER•6 6i ety8

What makes Etymotic unique?

All of Etymotic's products are for the ear. We have developed everything from high fidelity hearing aid integrated circuits to high fidelity hearing protection. What makes us unique is our combination of expertise in electroacoustics and hearing science. Scientists, engineers, and audiologists working together have generated over 100 patents. The audiologists in particular bring an in-depth knowledge of how people hear and how that will affect earphone performance. Etymotic earphones are used in audiology clinics, research laboratories, recording studios, onstage by performing artists and by travelers. While Etymotic now has competitors in several product categories, not one matches the performance of Etymotic products.

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