Image © EtymoticThe ER2XR offers Etymotic’s renowned passive isolation, providing 35-42 dB attenuation. You will hear all the details in the music with lower volume levels that are safer for your hearing. The flat mids and highs, along with the emphasized bass of the ER2XR, will appeal to consumers and audiophiles who like a little more presence of bass. The ER2XR shells are made of anodized aluminum, CNC machined with extremely tight tolerances.
The Etymotic ER2XR is a wired, single-dynamic-driver IEM that offers a detailed, reference-style sound with a slightly warm tilt and a touch of extra bass. It is easy to drive from portable sources, provides strong passive isolation, and is built around compact aluminum shells with a detachable cable. While praised for its sonic accuracy and value, its deep-insertion fit and cable noise may not suit everyone.
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| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 16 kHz |
| Sound signature | bass-heavy |
| Impedance | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 16 kHz |
| Sound signature | bass-heavy |
| Impedance | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | buttons |
| Weight | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
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