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title: "Etymotic ER3SE Studio Edition Earphone,Black"
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# Single Balanced Armature Driver for pristine clarity Up to 42dB passive noise isolation 4ft detachable gold-plated cable with MMCX connectors Etymotic ER3SE Studio Edition Earphone,Black

**Brand:** etymotic
**Price:** ¥35783
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## Summary

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## Best For

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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort Fit:** Optimized for deep insertion with foam or silicone tips, designed for marathon listening sessions without fatigue.
- • **Modular & Convenient:** Detachable reinforced cables with gold-plated 3.5mm jack ensure easy replacement and premium connectivity.
- • **Elite Noise Isolation:** Block out distractions with up to 42dB passive noise isolation—your personal sound sanctuary.
- • **Durable Precision Build:** Machined anodized aluminum shells combine lightweight comfort with rugged durability.
- • **Pure Studio-Grade Sound:** Experience uncolored, flat frequency response tuned for true-to-life audio accuracy.

## Overview

The ER3SE Studio Edition Earphones deliver professional-grade, neutral sound with a single balanced armature driver and precision-machined metal bodies. Offering up to 42dB passive noise isolation via foam tips, these wired in-ear monitors feature detachable gold-plated cables with MMCX connectors for durability and easy maintenance. Ideal for audio engineers, musicians, and discerning listeners seeking pure, uncolored audio reproduction in a sleek, comfortable design.

## Description

ER3SE is a high-sensitivity single driver in-ear monitor (IEM) with a reputation for accuracy in audio reproduction. The IEM shells are made of anodized aluminum and are machined with tight tolerances to provide a compact design. The use of a single balanced armature (BA) driver allows for an easy-to-drive IEM with excellent accuracy. The ER3SE is also known for its impressive passive noise isolation, providing up to 42 dB of attenuation. This makes the ER3SE a popular choice for sound engineers, audiophiles, and budget-conscious consumers looking for in-ear monitors. ER3SE and ER3XR are the two ER3 models, both of which use the same high-sensitivity Balanced Armature driver that's easy to drive, even without an amplifier. The difference between the two is in the tuning of the lower frequencies. The ER3SE is designed to be neutral and flat, while the ER3XR is high-energy with emphasized bass. The ER3SE is a great choice for audio creators, musicians, and those who prefer to listen to music as it was recorded. The ER3XR is ideal for those who enjoy extra bass presence. Etymotic's goal is to have a flat frequency response curve that takes into account the resonance in the average ear canal. This results in a slight "hump" in the 2-5k region to compensate for the resonance and deliver a perceptibly flat frequency response. Etymotic's target frequency response graph is based on more than 20 years of research and expertise in human hearing and acoustics. In tuning IEMs, the goal is to accurately reproduce a live performance and factor in the acoustic properties of the ear. This requires a slight "hump" in the frequency response graph to compensate for the acoustic resonance and horn effects of the ear, which results in a flat frequency response perceived by the eardrum.

Review: So boring I'm crying tears of joy - After a while using these IEMs, I have to say, they are truly god tier for the price they go for. I got these at a steep discount ($69, nice), but at anything under $100 (Which they're still about under as of me writing this), you will not get remotely close to something as uncolored and pure as this. Getting it out of the way, and the Ety diehards may not like this, I threw away the triple flanges, and also disliked the double flanges. I've had good experiences with those style tips on my other IEMs, but they are horribly painful here, and not as isolating as the tips I eventually settled on, the Shure Yellow Foam tips. Let's not beat around the bush, these things NEED to go deep, or else they'll sound kinda weird and quiet, which I figured out real fast as I went through many tips. While audiophiles say they're not the best option for sound quality, I feel that the two best tips for these are the official Etymotic foam tips (Beige), and the Shure Yellows. The beiges are long, and currently don't play nice with my ears, but the Shures cut off just enough length to allow the IEMs to go in all the way, and also stay comfortable for hours, without any readjustment needed. Both are borderline the same foam, just with different stems and adhesives (Shures are better here), so it's just down to length preference. There's a huge problem with the IEMs besides the aural violation pack-in tips, and that's the cable. "Cable down and deal with it" seems to be the the way they're meant to be used, but the microphonics are horrible when they're like that, to the point they'll drown out your own voice, and not just the ones in your head. People online say "Cable up and deal with the strange looks", and that helps, but then the issue is fitting the IEMs in when there's nothing for the cable elbow to rest against. I had a solution for this, "Cable down, UNDER, AND AROUND". Doing this (Also using the chin cinch) allows me to insert the IEMs as intended, and also kill the microphonics, as well as giving the IEMs more protection from tugging. You can even lay on your side with the IEMs like this, which you can't do cable up. With all the hat tricks out of the way, the sound. I love them. Neutral, no shrill highs, no obnoxious ear murdering bass boost, not tin-can quality, not muffled, just plain and simple clarity. The isolation, somehow, is better than any earplug I've ever used. Everything is just gone, it's almost scary, to the point where I now use an app on my phone to pass through mic audio so I'm not completely deaf when using these. It's freaky when I turn off the passthrough, and everything from people walking and talking, down to the person in front of me, just completely go away. The look... they're there, then you put them in, and then they're gone, like earplugs. I like the really understated appearance of them, nothing extravagant, not filled with weights to make it feel substantial, just two light tubes that produce sound, and vanish in your ears, leaving just thin cables going into your ears as the only hint that you're not listening to what's around you. I love these, I can wear them for the whole day, and feel like I'm in a world of my own. I've had the Ety experience, and I cannot go back. I'm no audiophile, but I feel like I've cheated my way to becoming one of the elites. If you are sick of getting burned by IEMs sounding too bassy or thin, or being too colored, then buy these. You'll understand why people say they're almost too affordable for how good they sound. For me, I'm happy enough to say this is my IEM endgame. Also, buy some more filters, or clean your ears, the sound tube is thinner than the stem of a Q-tip. If the IEMs go quiet, it's likely not a defective IEM, it's the filter having fulfilled it's purpose.
Review: SE is great, and you likely already know if you'll like it; XR misses the target - Edit: this is a review of both Etymotic ER3 SE & XR, I had two separate verified purchase reviews up when they were different listings but now they've been condensed into one listing, so I deleted the extra review. TL;DR is that the SE is great and the XR is a 'nice try' but I wouldn't recommend. SE - 5 stars XR - 3 stars Was curious about the halfway point between ER4s and the HF line, so got both the ER3 SE - Etymotic's hallmark flat sound - and the XR, with enhanced bass response. They're both in between the HF3 and ER4 in build quality. The cord's not as durable as the threaded ER4 cable, but it's a lot sturdier than the HF3's (which WILL fray within two years, the big problem with those otherwise great IEMs). Curiously, the cord on the XR was a full foot longer than the SE's, though otherwise both products are identical. Like with the ER4, the earbuds themselves can be easily detached from the cable, in case you need to replace a damaged cord. Dealing with the cord is a necessary hassle. It lacks a mic or audio controls, but there's a clip about where those controls would be, and you'll want to fix that on something high on your body to reduce cable rubbing noise, which is extremely pronounced. The cable microphonics are so bad in part because the passive noise isolation here is unsurpassed (true of just about all Etymotic IEMs), and without needing any suspicious tinnitus-flaring/ear-pressure-popping, pricetag-inflating active noise canceling tech, either. With a good seal, the outside world is closed off as effectively as with professional musician's plugs. I use Comply foam tips (just don't like the included plastic phalanges, YMMV) and can regularly wear these for hours (obviously being conscious of overall hearing exposure; one benefit of excellent noise isolation + terrific sound reproduction is that you can listen to stuff at a lower volume). Fantastic for commutes, plane trips, working in public, whatever. The earbuds stick straight out, so they're not appropriate for anything with your head sideways against a surface (like laying on your side resting or doing yoga or something). These aren't as fussy as the ER4 about wanting a preamp from many mobile devices, so you can just slap these into anything. But like other Etymotics they'll badly expose poor audio sources/low quality recordings. And if you want a really bouncy sound, or if you're playing from low-quality sources, you're in the wrong place. Etymotics deliver uninflected, unembellished, accurate sound from good sources/recordings. You probably already know if that's what you want, and if it is, the ER3SE delivers. Get it and be merry and save several bills off messing with ER4s plus amps. Find the right eartips for you and there's nothing else that does a better job of muffling everything else while delivering clarity. Giving up the headphone jack wouldn't be nearly so hard if not for the ER3/ER4. I'm confused by the XR though, and wouldn't recommend it. Etymotic's whole thing is flat, accurate sound. The XR's clear pitch is at people who want accuracy, but with more musical, punchy bass. And so much music is EDM or hip hop, so it makes sense to cater to that. But rather than sounding to me like "Etymotics but with punch" this just sounds muddier (rather than cleanly punchy), and clouds the appeal of Etymotic at large. I understand taking the shot, I just think it misses. If you want punchier, bouncier sound, just about everyone else does that, including the (slightly cheaper, lower quality, but with a mic and in-cord audio controls) HF3. If you're here because you already like Etymotic already or because you're looking for very good, accurate, inexpensive headphones, get the SE. I listen to all kinds of stuff, from classical to rock to rap; I've run a lot of hip hop with quality production through both the XR and the SE (Run the Jewels, Cannibal Ox, Aesop Rock, DJ Shadow) and I just don't think the XR does what it's claiming. I'd rather just listen to well produced hip hop on the SE anyway and appreciate other aspects of the music and accept that Etymotic isn't the place to go for the car-rattling-bass type experience, or to listen to someone like Emika. Lots of ppl like the XRs, maybe it's just subjective taste or maybe it's like the cheaper plasma TV looking inferior next to others in the store, but amazing all by itself in your home, but I wrote this for anyone curious about a direct comparison between the SE and XR. Why not the HF3? It's also very good. But if you use it regularly, it's also guaranteed to fray. The cable is noticeably lower quality and not modular. To their credit Etymotic's service is great and they have a lower-cost replacement program for damaged headphones. But probably make the jump to a much higher quality product that won't fray and is fixable if it does unless you need mic/controls on the cord. (Obviously it's nice to just answer a call if it comes in while you're listening to stuff on your phone, which is why I also have had several pairs of HF3s, which is how I know they're definitely going to fray eventually.)

## Features

- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 16 kHz. Transducers: Single high-performance balanced armature per channel.
- Precision machined metal bodies; high performance Balanced Armature micro-drivers
- 4ft reinforced detachable cables with 3.5mm Gold plated stereo Plug and MMCX connectors
- Noise Isolation: 35dB using silicone ear tips, 42dB using foam ear tips

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07665KVD1 |
| Additional Features | Etymotic designs products to measure, protect and improve hearing, and enhance the listening experience of music lovers everywhere. Audio engineers, musicians and audiologists at Etymotic have generated over 100 patents issued and pending. |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Music, Recording |
| Audio Driver Size | 6 Millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Balanced Armature Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #52,916 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,679 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
| Brand Name | Etymotic |
| Built-In Media | Headphones, case, tip pack, manual |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Weight | 150 Grams |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (326) |
| Earpiece Shape | Rounded Tip |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 16 kHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00846430002104 |
| Headphone Folding Features | In Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Impedance | 22 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Type Name | ER3SE Studio Edition In-Ear Earphones |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Etymotic Research |
| Model Name | ER3SE |
| Model Number | ER3SE |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Studio |
| Theme | Audio Engineering |
| UPC | 846430002104 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 Years |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Etymotic
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** In Ear
- **Form Factor:** In Ear
- **Impedance:** 22 Ohms

## Images

![Etymotic ER3SE Studio Edition Earphone,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FcArGhwYL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many drivers per ear piece are there?**
A: From the manufacturer's website. "Using a single Balanced Armature (BA) driver allows for extremely accurate IEM without the added complexity of crossovers, and helps keep the aluminum body small and slim."

So that means 1/ear to me.

**Q: I have been using Etymotic mk5 phones for a long time... would these have a similar level of comfort, or perhaps be more comfortable?**
A: The ER3SE earphones are as comfortable as your choice of earplugs.  You have a lot of options including those from other vendors.  I have seen the three-lobe models, two-lobe models, foam, and made-to-order custom-fit earplugs.  Personally, I found the two-lobe earplugs to be comfortable and Westone makes a very comfortable custom-fit earplug that will last for several years.  If price is not a problem, I highly recommend the Westone made-to-order earplugs for the ER3SE.  They provide the most comfort and the best noise isolation.

**Q: Can the main detachable peice be replaced (not the detachable foam part but the main driver)? I'm getting low volume on one side.**
A: With low sound on one side, the first thing to do would be to replace the filter.  It's probably clocked with earwax.  They're replaceable and that's what they're there for. Otherwise, when I sent in a pair of earphones, they replaced the earpiece/driver on one side.

**Q: Are these good for listening to music through my phone? Or are these just made for studios?**
A: I use them with my phone all the time.  They are really good at blocking the outside noise.  I love them when I'm flying.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So boring I'm crying tears of joy
*by J***E on June 5, 2022*

After a while using these IEMs, I have to say, they are truly god tier for the price they go for. I got these at a steep discount ($69, nice), but at anything under $100 (Which they're still about under as of me writing this), you will not get remotely close to something as uncolored and pure as this. Getting it out of the way, and the Ety diehards may not like this, I threw away the triple flanges, and also disliked the double flanges. I've had good experiences with those style tips on my other IEMs, but they are horribly painful here, and not as isolating as the tips I eventually settled on, the Shure Yellow Foam tips. Let's not beat around the bush, these things NEED to go deep, or else they'll sound kinda weird and quiet, which I figured out real fast as I went through many tips. While audiophiles say they're not the best option for sound quality, I feel that the two best tips for these are the official Etymotic foam tips (Beige), and the Shure Yellows. The beiges are long, and currently don't play nice with my ears, but the Shures cut off just enough length to allow the IEMs to go in all the way, and also stay comfortable for hours, without any readjustment needed. Both are borderline the same foam, just with different stems and adhesives (Shures are better here), so it's just down to length preference. There's a huge problem with the IEMs besides the aural violation pack-in tips, and that's the cable. "Cable down and deal with it" seems to be the the way they're meant to be used, but the microphonics are horrible when they're like that, to the point they'll drown out your own voice, and not just the ones in your head. People online say "Cable up and deal with the strange looks", and that helps, but then the issue is fitting the IEMs in when there's nothing for the cable elbow to rest against. I had a solution for this, "Cable down, UNDER, AND AROUND". Doing this (Also using the chin cinch) allows me to insert the IEMs as intended, and also kill the microphonics, as well as giving the IEMs more protection from tugging. You can even lay on your side with the IEMs like this, which you can't do cable up. With all the hat tricks out of the way, the sound. I love them. Neutral, no shrill highs, no obnoxious ear murdering bass boost, not tin-can quality, not muffled, just plain and simple clarity. The isolation, somehow, is better than any earplug I've ever used. Everything is just gone, it's almost scary, to the point where I now use an app on my phone to pass through mic audio so I'm not completely deaf when using these. It's freaky when I turn off the passthrough, and everything from people walking and talking, down to the person in front of me, just completely go away. The look... they're there, then you put them in, and then they're gone, like earplugs. I like the really understated appearance of them, nothing extravagant, not filled with weights to make it feel substantial, just two light tubes that produce sound, and vanish in your ears, leaving just thin cables going into your ears as the only hint that you're not listening to what's around you. I love these, I can wear them for the whole day, and feel like I'm in a world of my own. I've had the Ety experience, and I cannot go back. I'm no audiophile, but I feel like I've cheated my way to becoming one of the elites. If you are sick of getting burned by IEMs sounding too bassy or thin, or being too colored, then buy these. You'll understand why people say they're almost too affordable for how good they sound. For me, I'm happy enough to say this is my IEM endgame. Also, buy some more filters, or clean your ears, the sound tube is thinner than the stem of a Q-tip. If the IEMs go quiet, it's likely not a defective IEM, it's the filter having fulfilled it's purpose.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SE is great, and you likely already know if you'll like it; XR misses the target
*by C***O on February 7, 2019*

Edit: this is a review of both Etymotic ER3 SE & XR, I had two separate verified purchase reviews up when they were different listings but now they've been condensed into one listing, so I deleted the extra review. TL;DR is that the SE is great and the XR is a 'nice try' but I wouldn't recommend. SE - 5 stars XR - 3 stars Was curious about the halfway point between ER4s and the HF line, so got both the ER3 SE - Etymotic's hallmark flat sound - and the XR, with enhanced bass response. They're both in between the HF3 and ER4 in build quality. The cord's not as durable as the threaded ER4 cable, but it's a lot sturdier than the HF3's (which WILL fray within two years, the big problem with those otherwise great IEMs). Curiously, the cord on the XR was a full foot longer than the SE's, though otherwise both products are identical. Like with the ER4, the earbuds themselves can be easily detached from the cable, in case you need to replace a damaged cord. Dealing with the cord is a necessary hassle. It lacks a mic or audio controls, but there's a clip about where those controls would be, and you'll want to fix that on something high on your body to reduce cable rubbing noise, which is extremely pronounced. The cable microphonics are so bad in part because the passive noise isolation here is unsurpassed (true of just about all Etymotic IEMs), and without needing any suspicious tinnitus-flaring/ear-pressure-popping, pricetag-inflating active noise canceling tech, either. With a good seal, the outside world is closed off as effectively as with professional musician's plugs. I use Comply foam tips (just don't like the included plastic phalanges, YMMV) and can regularly wear these for hours (obviously being conscious of overall hearing exposure; one benefit of excellent noise isolation + terrific sound reproduction is that you can listen to stuff at a lower volume). Fantastic for commutes, plane trips, working in public, whatever. The earbuds stick straight out, so they're not appropriate for anything with your head sideways against a surface (like laying on your side resting or doing yoga or something). These aren't as fussy as the ER4 about wanting a preamp from many mobile devices, so you can just slap these into anything. But like other Etymotics they'll badly expose poor audio sources/low quality recordings. And if you want a really bouncy sound, or if you're playing from low-quality sources, you're in the wrong place. Etymotics deliver uninflected, unembellished, accurate sound from good sources/recordings. You probably already know if that's what you want, and if it is, the ER3SE delivers. Get it and be merry and save several bills off messing with ER4s plus amps. Find the right eartips for you and there's nothing else that does a better job of muffling everything else while delivering clarity. Giving up the headphone jack wouldn't be nearly so hard if not for the ER3/ER4. I'm confused by the XR though, and wouldn't recommend it. Etymotic's whole thing is flat, accurate sound. The XR's clear pitch is at people who want accuracy, but with more musical, punchy bass. And so much music is EDM or hip hop, so it makes sense to cater to that. But rather than sounding to me like "Etymotics but with punch" this just sounds muddier (rather than cleanly punchy), and clouds the appeal of Etymotic at large. I understand taking the shot, I just think it misses. If you want punchier, bouncier sound, just about everyone else does that, including the (slightly cheaper, lower quality, but with a mic and in-cord audio controls) HF3. If you're here because you already like Etymotic already or because you're looking for very good, accurate, inexpensive headphones, get the SE. I listen to all kinds of stuff, from classical to rock to rap; I've run a lot of hip hop with quality production through both the XR and the SE (Run the Jewels, Cannibal Ox, Aesop Rock, DJ Shadow) and I just don't think the XR does what it's claiming. I'd rather just listen to well produced hip hop on the SE anyway and appreciate other aspects of the music and accept that Etymotic isn't the place to go for the car-rattling-bass type experience, or to listen to someone like Emika. Lots of ppl like the XRs, maybe it's just subjective taste or maybe it's like the cheaper plasma TV looking inferior next to others in the store, but amazing all by itself in your home, but I wrote this for anyone curious about a direct comparison between the SE and XR. Why not the HF3? It's also very good. But if you use it regularly, it's also guaranteed to fray. The cable is noticeably lower quality and not modular. To their credit Etymotic's service is great and they have a lower-cost replacement program for damaged headphones. But probably make the jump to a much higher quality product that won't fray and is fixable if it does unless you need mic/controls on the cord. (Obviously it's nice to just answer a call if it comes in while you're listening to stuff on your phone, which is why I also have had several pairs of HF3s, which is how I know they're definitely going to fray eventually.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***O on March 11, 2023*

Come da titolo per me che ascolto musica prevalentemente acustica hanno una risposta neutra su tutta la gamma, buona la dinamica compatibilmente con le piccolissime dimensioni Per farle cantare bisogna trovare gli adattatori giusti per le proprie orecchie cioè quelli che meglio ti isolano dai rumori esterni, forniti comunque in dotazione. Attenzione al volume di ascolto perché arrivano molto vicini al timpano.

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