The Etymotic ER4XR ranks #54 out of 68 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Etymotic
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#54 Etymotic ER4XR: $299.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Upper mids sit within 0.5 dB of the Harman target and low mids within 0.4 dB, so vocals and instruments come through clearly and naturally. Oratory1990’s measurement gives a preference score of 62, and the single balanced armature driver suits listeners who want a neutral, analytical presentation without added bass.
Cons: Sub-bass is about 7.2 dB under target and bass is 2.6 dB low, so kick drums and bass lines lack weight and rumble. Treble from 6 to 10 kHz is 5.4 dB low, with an 8.6 dB dip near 6.7 kHz, which dulls cymbals. A 45 ohm impedance makes it a bit harder to drive than most phone-friendly earphones, and the FiiO FH7S has a higher rating.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.06 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 1 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 62 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 45 ohms |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.61 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,978 Hz | +6.4 dB | 1.06 |
| Peak | 1,623 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.52 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -1.4 dB | 0.59 |
| Peak | 806 Hz | +2.6 dB | 1.14 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 7,344 Hz | -1.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,183 Hz | +1.0 dB | 5.99 |
| Peak | 4,894 Hz | -0.6 dB | 4.37 |
| Peak | 1,333 Hz | -0.2 dB | 4.02 |
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