Etymotic Research ER2-XR Extended Response - In Ear Noise Isolating IEM Earphones with Detachable Cable

Incredible sound and detail, more detailed than real life I find, the fit is very polarising. For me, it's the most comfortable IEM I've ever used and never falls out of my ears as I always find happens with other IEMs but they are a deep insertion and require some time to get used to.But now I would never use any other IEMs other than these.

I've been loving these ER2XR as they block out a lot of noise, even that of neighbours.Help me while I get tired for bed.They block out more sound than any other earphone I have ever had.They have decent sound, a nice carry case and a nice set of tips.The fit is pretty good, just find the best ones for your comfort.

During lockdown I have learned that my neighbours are very fond of two-stroke garden machinery, which is extremely noisy and has been making it difficult to concentrate whilst working and studying from home. The Sennheiser open back earphones which I usually listen through are lovely, but by design just aren't effective at blocking out external noise... enter the Etymotic ER2s! The passive noise isolation that the triple- flanged eartips provide, coupled with excellent sound quality provides new found and much needed bliss! The soundstage obviously isn't what you get from open backed earphones, but is still very good and to me the signature is rich and balanced with a noticeable hint of bass. I assume this is the 'XR' component. The blue anodised IEMs look and feel like a premium product although in common with other reviews I'd agree that the cable is ok but nothing special (at least it is replaceable though). The deep insertion of the earbuds takes a little getting used to, but I personally don't find these uncomfortable and this seems a fair trade-off for the superb level of noise isolation. In the longer term, I think these are going to make rail journeys and flights much more tolerable as well... money well spent!

Ah the Etymotics, infamously known for their sound and value. However, be warned that you must be happy to plant these deep in your earholes. Renowned for their uncomfortable and intrusive fit, some will survive, but personally I could not manage and had to return. I thought I would have loved these, at the time I was using triple flange silicon tips on other IEMs so thought I was already used to an Etymotic style fit, but boy howdy was I wrong. Maybe it's my small ear canals, but I don't think I ever managed to plant these deep enough.However I certainly got close as they sounded amazing, quite bassy for a neutral IEM, but in a good way. Amazing clarity and tuning, slightly bassier than my Moondrop Starfields, and just really smooth and clean. Probably the best IEM I've used so far, just amazing presentation. However I couldn't live with them in the end and have since settled on Moondrop Arias.Worth trying for sure, but be prepared to return if you can't suffer the fit.

i like the fact it has replaced my previous ones but am disappointed it doesn't have a microphone or volume controls. they're bigger than what they replaced, so if i fall asleep listening to music, they poke out and get caught on the pillow.therefore i can them give a 3*

Light weight and sliding into the excellent pouch make these so easy to slip into a pocket to take with you. And my iPod Nano (or my iPod Shuffle) fits in the pouch at the same time. The sound quality and isolation are brilliant. Not cheap, but they are very good!

My pair arrived with one ear not making any noise. Really poor considering the price of these things.

Still to try supplied foam pads but find noise cancellation with standard tips is not as good as expected. Quite an understated sound. Didn't pay full price and I think I would have been disappointed if I'd paid full price.