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Hatte die Kopfhörer neu gekauft. Zustand "Wie neu"- nur ausgepackt und mit anderen Tips kurz verwendet.
Bis auf den Clip (Kostet 5€) ist alles dabei. Alle Aufsätze etc. zwei Taschen, Aufkleber, Anleitung alles da - alles unbenutzt.
Ich empfand den Sound als sehr klar und ausgewogen. Als Schlagzeuger fehlt mir allerdings der Tiefbass. Bin am Ende doch auf In Ears mit Custom Sleeves gegangen. (Deutlich teurer!)
Die hier sind aber definitiv gut für audiophile Hörer. Musiker wohl besser für Sänger, Gitarristen oder eben zum Abmischen.
The timing matters little here: this is a mature, well-established ER4-XR generation rather than a model whose value depends on being current. At €220, though, it is dramatically above the recent used market: comparable listings have a median of €92, with the 75th percentile at €126. Even in excellent condition, this is not a fair-market buy; it is an ambitious premium of roughly double the upper-quartile level.
The ER4-XR remains a worthwhile earphone for its superb isolation, secure fit, excellent detail retrieval, and warmer, more full-bodied tuning than the classic ER4S. It can make sense for someone specifically seeking that signature and a complete, exceptionally clean example with original accessories, but those extras would need to be unusually compelling to justify this ask. At this price, patience is the better move: comparable examples around €74–€126 offer far stronger value.
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# 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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