SlicSound is selling an earplug that looks very much like the Ety ER20 musician's earplug. They call it the SlicPlug. The exploded view looks exactly like the Etymotic plug. Priced at $11.95, that's a good price. Comes with carrying case and behind-the-neck cord.

I picked up a pair of Radio Shack foldable headphones, 33-1173. They look a bit like the eggos, and phones made by Panasonic, as well (sort of like the RP-HT850). They have a single-sided retractable cord. First listen was not impressive. Grainy highs, generally unremarkable. I compared...

Just read in Mix Magazine (Nov issue) that the Senn HD280 Pro's received an "Outstanding Technical Achievement" award in the "Ancillary Equipment" catagory from the 18th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards, a pro audio organization. www.mixonline.com

I just purchased a Porta Corda amp from another Head-Fi'er, in "new in the box" condition. It has some sort of distortion, a warble-like effect, at normal and higher volumes. I've checked it with several different CDs and different headphones, including Ety ER-4S. This happens with crossfeed...