Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR and Aful Explorer are in-ear monitors. Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR costs $110 while Aful Explorer costs $120. Aful Explorer is $10 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.1).
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Metric | Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR | Aful Explorer |
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Bass | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Mids | 6.5 | 6.2 |
Treble | 6.5 | 6.8 |
Details | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Soundstage | 6.5 | 7 |
Imaging | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Dynamics | 6.5 | 7 |
Tonality | 7.5 | 7 |
Technicalities | 6.5 | 6.6 |
Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Aggregated Review Score
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Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $110
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Aful Explorer Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Price (Msrp): $120
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Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.8Gaming Grade
B+Aful Explorer Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Aful Explorer Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Reviews
Slightly less detailed than the ER4, but without the usual BA timbre. Crin Youtube Channel
Aful Explorer Reviews
Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.Super* Review original ranking
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The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner
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Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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