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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
Verdict: €199 is ambitious but not unreasonable for a clean Etymotic ER4XR in this market. The asking price sits just above the 75th percentile of €179 from your ground truth, making it a premium but not a bargain deal compared to the median of €155. While typical used data in USD suggests values around €100–€120, your local listings anchor the fair range higher, so €199 reflects a seller aware of current scarcity.
This is still a worthwhile buy for audiophiles seeking the ER4XR’s signature: accurate balanced armature sound with a tasteful bass boost for a more “fun” signature. Released in 2016 as the flagship of Etymotic’s XR series, it delivers strong low-end extension, 35–42 dB noise isolation, and detachable cables. If the listing includes original accessories and shows no wear, it’s a solid opportunity to own a well-regarded reference IEM without paying the €330 retail price.
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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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