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Etymotic ER-4P to ER-4S Adapter Product Reviews

Ingenious adapter converts the low-impedance Etymotic ER-4PT (or older 4P model) in-ears to same basic impedance as the 100-Ohm ER-4S model. Adapter restores some high frequency response normally delivered by ER-4S when used with a dedicated head-amp and allows for clearest musical detail. Like the ER-4S, the ER-4PT in tandem with this short adapter cable will definitely sound better with a headphone amp. So, a great way to own "two" earphone options in the Etymotic ER-4 line of headphones!

Etymotic ER-4~to~ER-4S adapter cable measures approx 3.5"-inches long with 'mini' 1/8" (3.5mm) jacks and a nifty curved plug design featuring gold-plated terminations.

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Awesome!

 Posted by Welly Wu from West Orange, NJ on 2013-02-18
Posted on Etymotic ER-4P to ER-4S Adapter

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Clarity, detail, instrument separation, resolution, airy trebles, neutrality, accuracy
Cons: none

I got these from HeadRoom and they sound wonderful. I have the Etymotic ER-4PT and it restores the airy treble performance especially for classical and opera music. It also increases resolution, clarity, and detail retrieval plus accuracy and transparency. Finally, bass extension and power are improved slightly.



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not enough attenuation in some situations

 Posted by Hein from San Francisco, CA on 2011-05-20
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Recommend Product: No
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I got this adaptor because music on my Android phone with the ER-4P plays way too loudly, even on the lowest volume setting. Unfortunately this adaptor did not fix that. Still, it did improve things on my Mac laptop.



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Most expensive resistor I ever bought.

 Posted by PScal from Little Rock, AR on 2010-02-07
Posted on Etymotic ER-4P to ER-4S Adapter

Recommend Product: No
Pros: It converts ER4p to ER4s
Cons: It is too expensive for what it is, a resistor.

When I bought the ER4Ps, I thought I would go ahead and get these so I could have ER4S as well. How clever of me! I patted myself on the back. Then I realized what it is exactly that this thing does... it's a couple of resistors. I hope for the price they charge they put nice resistors in there, but who knows. I do use this when I have the ER4 hooked up to an amp. They do sound a little better when I hook this cable up, hence the 3 stars, but not enough to justify the price. Given what I know now, I would just buy some really nice audio grade resistors, a female 1/8" jack, a male 1/8" jack, and some wire, and make one of these myself.



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The best way to get the most out of your ER4P

 Posted by VinnieVidi from NYC on 2010-01-29
Posted on Etymotic ER-4P to ER-4S Adapter

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Function
Cons: Cost

This is simply a great product. It allows you to turn your ER4p (or any efficient headphone) into a higher impedance set.

I don't regret buying the adaptor; I only wish it was a bit cheaper.



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Very Nice Addition

 Posted by Gedaliah from Morristown, NJ on 2010-01-18
Posted on Etymotic ER-4P to ER-4S Adapter

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Significantly opens up sound
Cons: Expensive

This cable does make a difference in clarity and I'm glad I got it. If it were $30 bucks instead of $50 I would have given it 5 stars.



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Thought the 4p's were enough...but this an easy upgrade

 Posted by Arejay 244 from Grapevine, Tx. on 2010-01-16
Posted on Etymotic ER-4P to ER-4S Adapter

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: allows the 'afterthought' upgrade to 4S standards
Cons: none

For $50, you can expand the 4P's to 4S's and get that great sound on all headphone-freindly devices. A no-brainer....



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use P to S if you have a high quality amp

 Posted by melomaniac from fressen on 2010-01-15
Posted on Etymotic ER-4P to ER-4S Adapter

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: increases detail
Cons: a bit fussy to have yet another cable

If you used your Ety ER4P with a decent headphone amp, you should have this adapter. It's easier than recabling, cheap, and gives you the option of having what will sound like a second pair. You can leave it off if you plug directly into, let's say, an iPod or computer, but if you want the best sound, you insert this between your source and your Etys, and the difference is audible. It gives your music a bit more air, a little more refinement. I've had this for quite a while, always travel with it and a decent amp, and it fits into the Ety pouch that I use for the ER4P.



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Best Purchase Ever, literally!

 Posted by ektin from Rochester, NY on 2010-01-15
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i dont wanna say anything, but I love Headroom!



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