Ortofon Q5 US$198 with free shipping at MusicaAcoustics.com. Just ordered one. Was torn between this and RE 262. Torn no more.

Immensely enjoying both: Etys for travel and Orto for home. However the upgraditis is kiking in. Personally I prefer the Ortos for "jucier", more spacous sound. I listen to classical 90% of the time. Is the next step - customs? I would like to stay below $400 US. Thank you for your thoughts.  

My beloved Etys ER 4P need replacement. I like everything about them: SQ, isolation and even comfort. Short of going with a new pair of the same, would you recommend some other in ear phones? Is there any difference between Etys, purchased 3 years ago, compared to current version? I listen to...

Quick question: I use Etys ER4P and my wife flies with QC3. How can I make both of them sound at equal level, so both of us can watch a movie during the flight? Thanks.

I've just got an iPod Classic. It sounds good with my HD600+Hornet and my PortaPros. However, when I tried my UE Studio 3.0 the sound was terrible, tinny and flat. Any recommendations on a IEM for the iPod Classic to obtain a fullbodied sound? I listen to classical music mostly. Thank you for...

I am in need of a quick advice. I need to make a birthday gift for my friend. Will an HD555 work with an iPod unamped for classical? Or should I go with something else? Your response is much appreciated.

I've been using my new iBasso T2 for a month now with no problem. I took it to Mexico (very hot and humid!), where I went on vacations. While there, the following thing has developed. While plugging in my Etys ER-4P, I would intermittently lose one channel with appearence of loud static noise...

Also, which portable amp will work the best with these cans? Thanks.

Which? Thanks.

Hi,all! I need your input here. I have an iPod 4G+new iBassoT2 amp+ALO Cryo Dock. I am in need of a top notch can under $500 for mostly classical music. I hear, that AKG K701 and 501, Senns HD600, as well as AKG K271S (I know, closed) are all excellent for classical. I am after: 1. SQ-extremely...

Pardon my ignorance. I do not know much about the technicalities, just love my (mostly classical) music. I have an iPod 4G, Etys ER-4P and iBasso t2 amplifier with ALO Cryo Dock. Sounds pretty good to me, however I hear good things about a Zune SQ (amped or unamped?). Would there be appreciable...

Hi! A quickie here. Does iBasso T2 (expecting delivery this week) come with a cable to connect the two through the line out? If not, which cable do you recommend, that is good quality and not bulky? Thanks.

Hello! While I am quite happy with my setup, I started having this "upgraditis" itch. How can I improve SQ/comfort/isolation of my portable system? Would the Shure E500 be an overkill, considering iPod's compressed files? Any other tweaks and tricks you can advise me to try? I listen to...

I use Etys 4p and I am in need of a second phone for my wife for air travel with an iPod. The second pair should be more comfortable and less expensive than my Etys. Any comments on Shure E2c vs UE super.fi 3? Any other ideas? Thank you in advance.

Any comments on older senn 451 noise cancellinig headphones? I have a chance to buy them from a friend for $50US. How are these for sound/ isolation? Any better ideas for under $100US. Thank you for your replies.

I have to give a gift to a friend and he is in need of headphones for use with an ipod for running. Any suggestions for headphones, which will stay in place during physical activity, such as running? Yor advice is greatly appreciated.

For ultimate isolation and quality, is there such a thing as very excellent canalphones incorporated into tight shooting style isolation circumaural noise protectors? I've tried my Ety's 4P with my shooting isolators and it is awesome. Just a thought.

Hello, friends! I might have a chance to buy a used senn 451 noise cancelling phones real cheap. Quick question - are they any good, compared to more recent cans? Sound isolation is as important for me as sound quality. Or should I stop being cheap and go for something better? No canalphones...

After long and agonizing research and hesitation I took delivery of stax 3030 earphones. It is intoxicationg, just as people were saying. I listen to classical mostly, utilizing my main system's Naim cdp and stax's own amp. Please, share your thoughts, tweaks and mods to achieve ultimate...

Dear friends, I've just ordered a Stax 3030 headphones. I have a Naim system, which includes a Naim 3.5 cd player. My question is: Any of you have experience with this combo? I listen to classical music almost exclusively. Stax headphones come with their own dedicated amplifier. Thank you, Alex

Dear friends! I have narrowed down my search for a headphone system for classical music listening to senn 650+gilmore lt vs. stax 3030. Please, share your thoughts about these headphones. Any other ideas for under $1000? Thank you, ALex

Dear friends! I've taken the plunge and ordered a Gilmore Lite headamp and Senn 650 'phones. Please, advise on the best cd player or any other source for listening classical music, for under $500. Appreciate your thoughts. Thank you, Alex

Dear friends! I am going to start a good headphone rig with Jolida jd 100 cd player and Senn 650 'phones. Will it play well without the amp, at least initially? I am planning to add the amp later (?which). Any other ideas? I listen to classical music only. Thank you for your advice...

Hello! I am new here and I have a question. Is it possible to put together a headphone only rig, which is lush and revealing (?tubes) for approx $1000US? I realise, that one can spend thousands on something like that, but, please, let me hear your suggestions. Obviously, it would include a cd...

Hello, everyone! I am new here and I have a question.This should have been posted in the portable forum, or maybe not. With an iPod as a source, what would be the best way to obtain a killer sound from it? What headphones, amps, cables, etc. I do have the Ethys 4P for portable use and they are...