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No amp needed.

@@winnytp Thnx.

Hey! No not really - they don't isolate a lot of noise and the sound signature isn't geared towards studio or stage performances. I would look at options like Beyerdynamic DT 770, Audio-Technica M50x, Rode studio monitors, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, etc. Something designed for studio use. Hope that helps.

For gaming, ER2XR.

@@winnytp Thank you Sir, greetings from Singapore. hope I can hear the lows

@@winnytp so with the SE im gonna miss some bass footsteps?

​@@ssportslivetvstreamingSE have everything as it should be. XR have enhanced bass for taste preference

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If you don't have enough power, this headphone will make a can squishing sound. You definitely need an amp. Normal sound does not come out when connected directly to Phone or PC.

Balanced armature, so smaller.

Thanks! Sorry haven’t heard the XR version of the ER3. Potentially thinking of grabbing an ER4XR, I’ll do a review on that if I do get them.

@@winnytp Thank you so much for your quick reply! I'm now really between the ER2XR and ER3SE. I keep reading crinacles review about the ER2XR and i'm pending to it as my first Etymotics. But let's see...you still recomend the ER3SE over it, no doubts?

​@@hakumoru Oh yes, my favourite are the ER3 (I barely use ER2 anymore, truth be told). It's just a preference thing. Have you looked into Moondrop Aria or Shuoer S12? I think those are great options too. Etymotics are mainly for a very neutral sound. If you like that signature, any Etymotic is great :)

@@winnytp Hey there! Yeah, I have already thought about the S12 as well. But tbh, I'm recently really excited to try Etymotics. And just wanna say that I've just bought the ER3SE :) Just waiting now. Thank you so much for your considerations again, and keep the channel going! You make super good reviews and among with the edit (music, etc) and yourself, it's really a pleasure to watch!

@@hakumoru👌 Enjoy the ER3’s, they’re great. Thanks for your kind words as well!

Thanks! Yes I actually did. The 20 ohm resistor does 2 things: 1. Lowers the sensitivity of the ER3; 2. Adds slight "air" harmonics above 5-6Khz Noticeable difference? Yes but only very minor, not a big change.

@@winnytp ah ok thanks. I have an old er4p cable ( 22 ohm resistor built in) I'm about to mod so it works with the newer ER3SE I'm getting shortly.

Thanks! Very nice collection you have.

Personally, I don't believe DAC/amp combo makes a big difference to sound. I find most reviewers who claim to hear 'differences' are having a placebo effect. Your ears will be the best judge though. I haven't heard the iFi Zen DAC. There will be a big difference between HD 599 and K712 Pro though. I had the HD 598 a few years ago, it was ok but the AKG is much more refined, detailed and with a larger soundstage.

@@winnytp Can you please help me with this one? I have 3 options for amp/dac right now. Ifi Zen Dac V1 + Drop O2 stack. 2nd option is Fiio f5 pro, 3rd option is Ifi Zen Air Dac. 3rd option is Little cheaper, but 1st two are at same price

@@GeraltOfRivia69 Go with the cheaper one and save some money. As long as it has enough power and low distortion, it will be fine.

@@winnytp thanks

@@winnytp After getting the DAC/AMP combo and then exchanging that with Aune t1s, I 100% agree that DAC doesn't make any difference apart from the noise floor. If you got a good motherboard, you won't have that issue, but an amplifier is very necessary(for volume)

Thank you! Loved reading your comment. Glad my review was helpful. 🙌

ER2: more organic timbre, thicker note weight ER3: higher resolution but thinner notes, clarity, better instrument separation Soundstage is roughly the same. Both sound in your head, not very large.

@@winnytp thank you !

I'd recommend the Fiio k5 Pro to drive them.

yes they need power

Hey Daniel! The K712 Pro I got (in 2020) was still made in Slovakia. Not sure about current models. I also had a K702 made in China. Both felt the same to me, didn’t notice any differences in build or anything. I think you’ll be fine whether you get ones from Slovakia or China, quality is pretty much the same!

@@winnytp Oh lovely, that's great, thanks for the reply Winston! Was a bit nervous but I think I'll bite the bullet and see what they're like. Thanks again. :)

Thanks man, appreciate it! Let me know which way you decide to go. 👊

Do I need amp/dac for it , or i can go with amp only?

@@Fhd72 I’d say an amp would be enough. You can even just use the Apple USB-C dongle, it’s pretty decent for like $15.

Thanks Frank! Sounds like a clean album to listen to - will check it out. I need more acoustic tracks in my arsenal. Been listening to too much synthetic/rock tracks my whole life haha.

Hi Victor. The ER3 is great for metal music, they are very detailed and "fast". For mixing, I'd use headphones, because earphones don't sound spacious enough.

@@winnytp Great, Winston, same for metal listening, do you recommend the 3SE version over the 3XR?

@@victormedrano2316 I prefer SE! It sounds slightly cleaner (more neutral) to me. But the XR is good if you prefer a bit of bass. They are both good options, it depends on your preference really.

@@winnytp I'll keep in mind, thanks!

@@victormedrano2316 the er3se can be eq'd to the er3xr tuning pretty easily

Hey! Great question, sorry I didn’t cover it in the video. I personally find Etymotic earphones very comfortable. However, they take a while to get used to. And you do feel them inside your ears a bit more than regular earphones, but it’s not a terrible sensation (at least for me). The benefit, too, of a deep seal, is that you hear less of your own breathing. One thing I should mention though - because they seal so well, they can feel a bit claustrophobic after a few hours. So I recommend taking a break maybe every 1.5 hours. Hope this helped and thanks for your positive comment!

@@winnytp cool! thanks for your quick response. I just ordered one. Keep up posting awesome reviews! I would like to see some westone IEM in the future as well

Hello, I'm here from the future. How did you like these? And what's your opinion on their pros/cons? And if you compared them to anything else how do they compare? Thx in advance

@@karaalaa9419 hello! For the sound, there is no doubt that it is a very well sounding IEM. I prefer neutral sounding earphone so it suits my taste. For comfort, I will rate it 7/10. It fits very well to my ear but keep in mind that the nozzles will go deep in your ears so some people will find it uncomfortable. To be honest, it took me some time before I get used to them. I still prefer the ergonomic design of westone and shure IEMs.

@@mandomandorukot thanks for your thoughts. How do they compare to other IEMs in your collection?

Yeah. They have a big soundstage and it's quite accurate too. I'm not much of a gamer though, so don't take my word for it.

@@winnytp I own these and the dt1990s and they are fantastic for fps gaming, you will hear clearly and accurately, with one caveat, these things need a decent dac/amp to drive them just like the dt 1990 they both sound phenomenal with my zen stack, but I prefer the k712s for gaming specifically in shooter games

@@adukeken861 I ordered the schiit magni heresy and modi 3e stack I hope I’ve made a good investment. 😅

@@Benyo8990 you definitely have, the width of the sound stage (once the AKGs are properly powered), will blow your mind.

No. Open air design will annoy others having to listen you playing your game. These are serious music headphones and designed for critical listening rather than the boosted lows that add to the effects when playing games. Get some beats, the heavy boosted bass will be better suited to gaming.

How's your headband elastic fairing? The K7xx series supposedly becomes looser over time as the headband elastics stretch.