Earphone Comparison
  er-4 6isolator ety8 hf5
  er-4 6isolator ety8 hf5
Description
Original high fidelity in-the-ear earphones
Designed to match the response of the ear, creating nearly perfect sound reproduction
High sensitivity for compatibility with all personal digital music players
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Enhanced bass response to accommodate individual preference
Close to ER-4P response
Compatible with Bluetooth stereo devices that support A2DP and AVRCP profiles

Etymotic's 5th generation in-ear earphones
High-performance drivers
New body style for better insertion & comfort
Frequency Response Accuracy 20 Hz - 16 kHz 20 Hz - 16 kHz 20 Hz - 15 kHz 20 Hz - 15 kHz
Accuracy Score 92% (4S) 86% (4P) 81% 86% 85%
  Highest frequency response accuracy of all in-the-ear earphones, by a significant margin
Noise Isolation 35-42 dB 34-36 dB 35-42 dB 35-42 dB
  Highest noise isolation of all earphones, regardless of type
Impedance (@1 kHz) 100 Ohms (4B/4S)
27 Ohms (4P)
16 Ohms N/A 16 Ohms
Sensitivity (@1 kHz)
SPL at 0.1V
90 dB (4S)
102 dB (4P)
105 dB N/A 105 dB
Maximum Output 122 dB SPL 120 dB SPL 110 dB SPL
(100 dB - European versions)
120 dB SPL
Weight less than 1 oz. less than 1 oz. less than 0.5 oz. (each side) less than 0.5 oz.
Eartips 3-flange eartips
foam eartips
3-flange eartips
foam eartips
3-flange eartips
2-flange eartips
foam eartips
2 sizes of 3-flange eartips
foam eartips
Cable Black 5 ft. White or Black 5 ft. N/A Black 4 ft.
Connector Plug Stereo, 3.5mm Angle plug
includes 1/4" Stereo adapter
White Stereo, 3.5mm Straight plug
Black Stereo, 3.5mm Angle plug
none Stereo, 3.5mm angle plug
Warranty 2 Years 1 Year 2 Years 2 years
Price $299.00 $149.00 $299 with iPod adapter
$199 no adapter
$149.00
ER•4 6i ety8 hf5

What makes Etymotic unique?

All of Etymotic's products are for the ear. We have developed everything from high fidelity hearing aid integrated circuits to high fidelity hearing protection. What makes us unique is our combination of expertise in electroacoustics and hearing science. Scientists, engineers, and audiologists working together have generated over 100 patents. The audiologists in particular bring an in-depth knowledge of how people hear and how that will affect earphone performance. Etymotic earphones are used in audiology clinics, research laboratories, recording studios, onstage by performing artists and by travelers. While Etymotic now has competitors in several product categories, not one matches the performance of Etymotic products.

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