Etymotic Research ER3SE
Its single high-performance balanced armature driver delivers a studio-neutral, flat frequency response with exceptional accuracy, complemented by up to 42dB of passive noise isolation with foam tips. The precision-machined anodized aluminum bodies and detachable MMCX cables provide durable, compact build quality rarely found at this price. This IEM is best for audio engineers and purist listeners who require an uncolored reference sound for critical monitoring or enjoying recordings exactly as mastered.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average mic (13th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | Assorted |
Audio
| Driver Type | balanced armature |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 16000 |
| Impedance | 22 |
| Codecs | Etymotic ER3SE Studio Edition Earphone,Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Etymotic Research ER3SE | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | balanced armature | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 24 | 50 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etymotic Research ER3SE | 31.3 | 12.5 | 34.3 | 29.6 | 46.2 | 29.7 | 91.9 | 12.8 | 66.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 79.9 | 99 | 79.9 | 73.8 | 97.1 | 99.9 | 81 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.2 | 99.8 | 79.9 | 88.7 | 76.7 | 73.8 | 80 | 99.2 | 81 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.2 | 82.6 | 98.8 | 90.9 | 76.7 | 94.8 | 32.2 | 99.7 | 99.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 91.3 | 97.1 | 92.9 | 73.8 | 97.1 | 86.6 | 90 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 91.3 | 99.7 | 95.5 | 73.8 | 97.1 | 99.4 | 90 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From £176
Price History
Usage Scores
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