Etymotic ER2XR VS Simgot EW300

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Etymotic ER2XR and Simgot EW300 use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar+1PZT driver setups respectively. Etymotic ER2XR costs $100 while Simgot EW300 costs $69. Etymotic ER2XR is $31 more expensive. Simgot EW300 holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 6.3).

Insights

Metric Etymotic ER2XR Simgot EW300
Bass 6 6.3
Mids 6.3 6.3
Treble 4.8 6.3
Details 5 6.3
Soundstage 5 6.3
Imaging 4.5 6.3
Dynamics 3 6.3
Tonality 5.8 7.4
Technicalities 5.1 6.6

Etymotic ER2XR Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz
Precogvision Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


Simgot EW300 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel Fresh Reviews
Jays Audio
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech

Simgot EW300 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
A smoother and more refined version of the EW200 with better layering and resolution bump. Pink nozzle is warmer and better for rock/hiphop/metal. Very good piezo implementation.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Etymotic ER2XR (more reviews)

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score normalized

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Controlled bass and darker treble. Narrow imaging, but solid technicalities for a single DD.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Great detail and solid tuning Intrusive fit

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
Sub-100usd king. Great for the price, punching above, but fit is a major problem - I use it with comply foams. Lacks stage depth due to fit. Hard to drive.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C-

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Legendary iem. But I can't even.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

Simgot EW300 (more reviews)

Simgot EW300 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Simgot EW300 reviewed by IEMRanking AI

2025-07-19
IEMRanking AI 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech

The Simgot EW300 offers a compelling tribrid driver configuration combining a 10mm dynamic driver, 6mm planar magnetic driver, and piezoelectric ceramic driver in a durable all-metal shell. Fit can be divisive due to the shorter nozzles, requiring tip experimentation for optimal seal, but the included detachable tuning nozzles (silver and gold) enable noticeable sound adjustments. The default silver nozzle delivers a balanced profile with punchy, well-controlled bass, a natural midrange favoring vocals, and treble that avoids excessive harshness despite occasional timbral quirks from the planar driver.

Swapping to the gold nozzle boosts bass warmth and smooths treble, aligning closer to a Harman-inspired tuning, which enhances positional audio clarity for gaming. Technical performance is solid for the price, with good detail retrieval and soundstage width, though complex tracks can expose minor congestion in layering. The occasional timbral unevenness in upper frequencies and sparse accessories are trade-offs, but the EW300’s cohesive tuning versatility across genres and activities makes it an exceptional value in its class.


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Etymotic ER2XR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Simgot EW300 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

Etymotic ER2XR Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Simgot EW300 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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