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Verkeert in nieuwstaat, retour gekomen van een klant en nu scherp geprijsd! De etymotic er4xr oortjes zijn hoogwaardige in-ear monitors die ontworpen zijn voor een uiterst nauwkeurige en gedetailleerd
The €199 ask is ambitious versus your recent EUR comps: it sits well above the €155 75th percentile and far above the €110 median, so it’s not a fair-market buy on price alone. For this model, I’d only bite at that level if the condition is exceptionally clean and the bundle is genuinely strong.
That said, the ER4XR is a serious in-ear: highly resolving, tonally sensible, and still one of the more respected choices if you want accuracy with a touch more low-end warmth than the classic ER4 tuning. Its value is in performance, not flash, so a complete set with original tips, filters, and case matters; if those are missing, the price gets harder to justify.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
# Etymotic
Founded in 1983 by Dr. Mead Killion and Edwin DeVilbiss, Etymotic emerged from deep roots in acoustic research and the hearing aid industry. The company's name—derived from Greek, meaning "true to the ear"—reflects its engineering-driven philosophy. Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Etymotic is now part of Lucid Audio, a privately held parent company. The brand pioneered insert earphones in 1984, initially developed as diagnostic instruments for hearing assessment and auditory research before transitioning to consumer markets.
Etymotic's product portfolio centers on precision earphones and in-ear monitors, establishing the company as a specialist rather than a generalist audio manufacturer. Beyond consumer earphones, the brand produces hearing protection, personal sound amplifiers, and professional-grade insert earphones for audiometry and speech-in-noise testing. The 1991 release of the ER4S and ER4B marked a watershed moment, introducing the first commercially available universal-fit in-ear monitor to the world. The company has maintained a singular focus on single-driver earphone design while competitors embraced multi-driver configurations.
Etymotic occupies a respected niche within the audiophile and professional audio communities. The brand is recognized for uncompromising sound quality and clinical accuracy rather than mass-market appeal, positioning itself as a high-fidelity specialist. Its reputation rests on rigorous acoustic engineering, medical-grade heritage, and a loyal following among musicians, audio engineers, and discerning listeners who prioritize transparency and precision over consumer-friendly aesthetics or marketing hype.
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