mcjasonb t1_j98ga04 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:26 AM

Etys aren’t bright really. They are more mid-range focused.

smalg2 OP t1_j98harn wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:34 AM

Well, at least I'm not crazy... I'll keep experimenting, thanks!

mcjasonb t1_j98i65i wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:41 AM

A lot of people who have never heard an Ety associate them with being bright and bass light. Some are definitely on the bass light side, but none are actually bright. Etys have a really good mid-range though, that’s what they should be known for.

You may be able to add some brightness with a little EQ.

smalg2 OP t1_j98jlfg wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:53 AM

Coming from the S12, the Etymotics surely taught me a lesson on the difference between bright and neutral! Although bass sounds really nice to me with the XR. I'm definitely considering EQ too (I basically only use the T3+ "stock") but only once I'm confident I got the hang of the "Etymotic ear insertion" 😅 Not totally there yet... Thanks again!

mcjasonb t1_j98ka93 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:59 AM

I have the ER4SR, but I enjoy the Hexa and Timeless AE more. I’ll keep them around though. I like having a few different flavors around.