Etymotic ER4XR VS FATfreq x HBB Deuce

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Etymotic ER4XR and FATfreq x HBB Deuce use 1BA and 2DD driver setups respectively. Etymotic ER4XR costs $200 while FATfreq x HBB Deuce costs $239. FATfreq x HBB Deuce is $39 more expensive. FATfreq x HBB Deuce holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.2). FATfreq x HBB Deuce has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, FATfreq x HBB Deuce has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and FATfreq x HBB Deuce has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Etymotic ER4XR FATfreq x HBB Deuce
Bass 5 7
Mids 7 7
Treble 5 5.5
Details 6 7.2
Soundstage 6.5 6
Imaging 5 7.2
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6.4 6.6
Technicalities 6.2 5.8

Etymotic ER4XR Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive


FATfreq x HBB Deuce Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio
Audionotions Bad Guy Good Audio Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Etymotic ER4XR User Review Score

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Etymotic ER4XR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Etymotic ER4XR 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

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

FATfreq x HBB Deuce 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

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Etymotic ER4XR Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
A more mainstream tuning of the ER4S/SR with slightly boosted bass.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Three words. Detail. Boring. Intrusive. Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.3 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
So. Darn. Boring. But yes, it's the BA benchmark.

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

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8.5* * score normalized
This is not my usual sound signature which I like. But it's a lot of fun in a unique way. One-trick pony.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Easy reccomendation for somoene looking for a basshead IEM that still retains some resemblence of neutrality through the mids and treble. Loaner

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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Hits Hard, and is super fun. Suprisingly great mids.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
The defacto basshead rec before the more expensive stuff. Super fun sub-bass, textured, heavy, prolonged decay for more reverb in the bass, well-balanced as well, smooth and scales great. Tech is not its strong point, and DON'T buy from FatFreq directly!!!

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