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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Etymotic ER4XR offers exceptional noise isolation and overall sound quality, ideal for an immersive music experience or travel, while the KZ ZSN Pro, featuring an in-line mic, caters to a more versatile use including calls and gaming, with better comfort and gaming performance. The ER4XR comes at a premium price, but it's best for audiophiles seeking detail in their music, although they may not be as comfortable for long periods. The KZ ZSN Pro is a budget-friendly option with respectable build quality and is suitable for a variety of uses, but it does not isolate sound as effectively as the ER4XR. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Etymotic ER4XR
Very good for music
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
Very good for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
6.2/10
8.0/10
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the Etymotic ER4XR is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.3/10
4.9/10
The Etymotic ER4XR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
5.3/10
The Etymotic ER4XR is excellent for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Cost
$234
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The Etymotic ER4XR has a price of $234 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
"The Etymotic ER4XRs' top qualities are the detail and definition of the midrange, rewarding the closest listening. While the soundstage is large rather than gigantic, the excellent separation and spatial precision mean you can dive deep into music just as much as when wearing a pair of full-size open-backed headphones."
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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About Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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