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Deze etymotic oortjes zijn verkrijgbaar in originele verpakking en verkeren in uitstekende staat. Nu van €240,- naar €125,- ! Let op: dit betreft een hygiëne product, de oortjes zijn dus nog
This is a later-generation Etymotic in a mature, well-established line, so timing matters less than condition and completeness; it’s not a “buy now before it disappears” situation, but it remains a respected model for a very specific use case. Against your own market data, €125 is clearly ambitious versus the €60 median and even above the €77 75th percentile, so I’d only call it good value if it comes with strong extras or unusually clean provenance.
What keeps it appealing is the Etymotic house sound: very high isolation, excellent detail retrieval, and a presentation that suits critical listening and commuting far better than casual, bassy earbuds. If the filters, tips, case, and cable are all present and the nozzles are clean, there’s real upside for a buyer who wants a serious portable monitor. At this asking price, though, I’d want either near-new condition or a fuller accessory package to justify the premium.
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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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