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Compatibility guide

Cables for Etymotic ER4SR, ER4XR and older ER4

For the ER4SR and ER4XR, choose ER4SR/XR. Etymotic describes their connector as a customised MMCX with a locating tab, so a standard MMCX plug is not the right choice. For the older ER4P, ER4B and ER4S, choose ER4P/B/S.

Quick facts

Connection

ER4SR/XR socket

Customised MMCX with a tab that aligns with a slot on the earpiece body

ManufacturerEtymotic ER4SR/ER4XR FAQ (2016, reproduced copy)
Shared cable

ER4SR and ER4XR use the same cable

ManufacturerEtymotic ER4SR/ER4XR FAQ (2016, reproduced copy)
Removing the cable

Pull the connector straight out while holding the earpiece body; do not twist

ManufacturerEtymotic ER4SR/ER4XR FAQ (2016, reproduced copy)
ER4P / ER4B / ER4S

Earlier connector, different from the ER4SR/XR; P, B and S cables carry different series resistors

Published reviewHead-Fi ER4 thread
Options to choose

ER4SR/XR or ER4P/B/S

Null Audio configuratorNull Audio configurator, Headphone connection
Keying on our plug

How our ER4SR/XR plug matches the tab is not yet recorded.

To be confirmedNeeds a fit check
Resistors in our ER4P/B/S cable

We build in the resistor that matches your ER4P, ER4B or ER4S. The value can be tuned on request.

Null AudioNull Audio

Models

Which option for each model

Etymotic models with a detachable cable.

ER2SE (2019)

Choose ER4SR/XR. Own connector. Reported to take the ER4SR/XR cable. Confirm with us.

To be confirmedhead-fi.org
ER2XR (2019)

Choose ER4SR/XR. Own connector. Reported to take the ER4SR/XR cable. Confirm with us.

To be confirmedhead-fi.org
ER4SR (2016)

Choose ER4SR/XR. Own connector.

Retailer listingavlgear.com
ER4XR (2016)

Choose ER4SR/XR. Own connector.

Retailer listingavlgear.com
ER4P / ER4B / ER4S

Choose ER4P/B/S. Own connector. Resistor matched to P, B or S; can be tuned on request.

Published reviewhead-fi.org

Ordering

How to order

  1. Pick a cable from the list below.
  2. Under Headphone connection, choose ER4SR/XR or ER4P/B/S.
  3. Choose the player plug that matches the output you use most; see choosing the player plug.
  4. Not sure which socket your earphone has? Send us the model and a close photo of the socket before you order.

Before you order

Check your earphone

  • ER4SR and ER4XR say so on the earpiece or box. If yours is an ER4P, ER4B, ER4S or ER4PT, it is the older connector.
  • The stock ER4SR/XR cable ends in a 3.5 mm L-shaped plug. Choose 3.5 mm to keep using the same source.

Install record

Our fit check

Questions

Common questions

Why not choose standard MMCX?

Etymotic keys the ER4SR/XR socket with a tab, and says other makers’ cables are unlikely to fit.

Can I use one cable on ER4SR and ER4XR?

Yes. Etymotic says both models use the same cable.

Sources

Sources

  1. Etymotic ER4SR/ER4XR FAQ (2016), reproduced on hifi.fan Customised MMCX, shared SR/XR cable, removal method. Replace with Etymotic’s own page or manual before publishing.
  2. Etymotic ER4SE/ER4XR replacement cable (retailer) Keyed Etymotic MMCX.
  3. Head-Fi — ER4 thread Legacy connector and resistor differences.
  4. Null Audio configurator, Headphone connection Options offered on each cable. Snapshot 16 Oct 2026.

Prepared 17 Oct 2026. Not yet reviewed by Null Audio.