Etymotic ER4XR VS Final Audio E500
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Etymotic ER4XR and Final Audio E500 use 1BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Etymotic ER4XR costs $200 while Final Audio E500 costs $25. Etymotic ER4XR is $175 more expensive. Etymotic ER4XR holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 5.5). Final Audio E500 has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Etymotic ER4XR has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Etymotic ER4XR has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Etymotic ER4XR has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Final Audio E500 has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Etymotic ER4XR | Final Audio E500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5 | 5.5 |
| Mids | 7 | 5.7 |
| Treble | 5 | 5.2 |
| Details | 6 | 5.3 |
| Soundstage | 6.5 | 6 |
| Imaging | 5 | 5.5 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 4 |
| Tonality | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Technicalities | 6.2 | 4.5 |
Etymotic ER4XR Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.5Mixed to Positive
Final Audio E500 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.5Mixed to Negative
Reviews Comparison
Etymotic ER4XR reviewed by Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Etymotic ER4XR reviewed by Crin
7
Reviewer Score
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Crin
5
Reviewer Score
Etymotic ER4XR reviewed by Audionotions
5.5
Reviewer Score
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Audionotions
4.5
Reviewer Score
Etymotic ER4XR reviewed by Precogvision
5.3
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Precogvision
4.2
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Final Audio E500 (more reviews)
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Smirk Audio
6.8
Reviewer Score
Final Audio E500 reviewed by Jaytiss
4.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Etymotic ER4XR Details
Driver Configuration: 1BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: Etymotic Top Etymotic IEMs
Price (Msrp): $200
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Final Audio E500 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Brand: Final Audio Top Final Audio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $25
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Etymotic ER4XR User Review Score
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Etymotic ER4XR Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.2Gaming Grade
BFinal Audio E500 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
4.8Gaming Grade
CEtymotic 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.
Final Audio E500 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- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
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