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| Etymotic ER-4P Portable In-Ear Earphones | 
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| Brand: Etymotic Research
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $173.51
You Save: $126.48 (42%)
New (59) Used (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  117 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 6.3 x 1.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: ER4P
Model: ER4P
UPC: 898234000411
EAN: 0898234000817
ASIN: B0007WZLDC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Great sound isolation, Okay sound October 5, 2008
I've had my ER-4Ps for over a year. I bought them so that I could concentrate even when there were all sorts of noises around - I've got two kids. These earphones have done a great job. I usually use them so that the kids can watch tv or play while I read or work on my computer. I can literally not hear the tv that's only ten feet away with these in my ears.
The earphones took some getting used to because in order to get the seal to isolate the sound, they put more pressure on your ear canal than other types of ear buds and they also need to be inserted deeper than other types. If you don't insert them correctly the sound quality is terrible and the sound isolation just isn't there. Regardless, with some practice and time to get used to the feel, I've grown to love them. I only use the foam ear plugs because they are more comfortable to me and they block out more noise. I still have not gotten used to the silicone plugs.
The down side of these ear plugs is that the sound quality isn't as rich and detailed as I would have expected. Don't get me wrong, they sound good but not as good as I expect for the price. My stock earphones on my old Sansa provide more richness in mid-range and bass.
Summary: if you want good sound isolation, these earphones rock. If you want high fidelity, look elsewhere.
 Great sound... But that's it. September 25, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pros: Great sound, probably the best I've heard in a headphone.
Cons: Everything else.
I mean, really. I was a little surprised to open up the box and see these headphones in there. They look more or less like something that is put together by a 12 year old. Cheap and nondurable is what came to my mind.
Another issue i've had with them is that you cannot put the cord over your ear, which insures that the headphone will stay in. They look goofy when you have them in, due to the cable being almost always erect and sticking out. I don't understand why they weren't engineered to go over the ears. For this sum of money I believe these are definitely not worth it.
Summary: They sound great, but everything else is surpassed by other headphones and better engineering.
 Excellent sound and design for headphones September 23, 2008
I misplaced my Shure headphones so asked around and one of my friends recommended the Etymotics. While the sound quality from the Shure was very good (using foam inserts) they would tend to pop out during heavy exercise and the cord was too short and not well designed. The Etymotics solve this problem and more. Better noise reduction, as good or better sound and a far better design both on the cord and the three level plastic insert into the ear. It makes a tight seal to keep noise out and music in and doesn't fall out with movement, sweat or exercise. At first, it hurt a bit but moistening the headphones seemed to solve that problem. Overall, I like them a lot and am happy I made the switch.
 Good earphones, but costly and not the best September 11, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good high definition earphones, however value/price ratio is suffering...
Problems: Sound is somewhat not very live; not enough bass - even for classical music.
The "noisy" cord problem really kills the thing.
Have to hear to believe August 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Most people I know only have listened to their music with ear buds given to them along with their iPod or some they picked up at Target; the problem is they can listen to their music with these but they can't 'hear' it.
If you've never tried any higher priced headphones you really do not know what you are missing, and if that is the case these are the perfect place to start. I do know there are some people who really don't care but if you're reading this then I'm guessing you care.
There are some reviews (on Amazon and across the web) that talk about how a perfect seal is hard to get and I'm here to tell you (and maybe I'm just special) that it's not (after some practice). Trial and error is the way to go. Put them in, take them out, put them in, take them out. I find it difficult to put them in without moistening them a bit; this makes sliding them in much easier.
When I first got them I was trying to stick them in TOO far because I had read about how hard it was to get the 'proper' seal. They hurt and I was worried I was going to have to return them. I tried putting them in less far and not only are they comfortable (can't really feel them) but the sound is even better. If you moisten them just SLIDE them in to where they stop but you shouldn't have to PUSH. Pushing is where I made my mistake.
The noise isolation is awesome (though I can still hear my dog barking, ha) and I actually like the 'finger in your ears' feeling you get when you have them in. Not sure why but for me it gives me a 'safe' feeling.
Anyway, try these out. Experiment with getting them in (remember don't PUSH)and figuring out the direction of your ear canals. Once you get the hang of it they are a breeze to get in (actually easier than your average canal buds like the ATH-CK7's). If you don't like them you can always return them but there is no reason to do that!
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