Aful Explorer VS Etymotic ER2XR

Aful Explorer and Etymotic ER2XR use 1DD+2BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Aful Explorer costs $120 while Etymotic ER2XR costs $100. Aful Explorer is $20 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 3.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 3.5). Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 5-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better dynamics with a 6-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Jaytiss Score

Aful Explorer

7.3 /10

Jaytiss Score

Etymotic ER2XR

3.5 /10

Score gap: 3.8

Metric	Aful Explorer	Etymotic ER2XR
Mids	5	5
Treble	7	2
Soundstage	6	5
Dynamics	7	1
Tonality	6.3	3.5
Technicalities	7	2

Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Aful Explorer and Etymotic ER2XR reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Aful Explorer reviewed by

7.3 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

A- Tech

The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel

Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

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Price: $107.99

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Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by

3.5 Reviewer Score

D+ Tuning

E+ Tech

Legendary iem. But I can't even.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel

Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA

Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Neutral

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Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

A-

You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.

Mids C+

The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.

Treble A-

The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.

Dynamics A-

You get outstanding dynamic agility, from subtle nuances to big hits. Impact comes with quick recovery.

Soundstage B

You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

Etymotic ER2XR Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

D+

Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

E+

Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.

Mids C+

The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.

Treble E+

Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.

Dynamics E-

It cannot muster meaningful volume gradation, making tracks feel static. It drains life from energetic music.

Soundstage C+

Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.

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