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New ACS T1, no acoustic dampers?
I recently got the ACS T1 IEM. Although all the pictures I found of it have acoustic dampers in the tubes, mine don't. Does anyone else with recent models also have the dampers missing? I know this affects the shaping of the sound on the high end.- shoeblade
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ACS vs Sensaphonics
Has anyone had experience with both ACS and Sensaphonics custom IEMs? I think I want to go the silicone route, but am unsure which may be better for music listening. Any input would be great. Thanks!- shoeblade
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How To: Make Your ER4 Custom IEM Tips Sound Much Better
Intro Here is a guide on how to slightly modify your ER4 custom IEM tips to make them sound much better. Background Some others on Head-Fi had mentioned decreases accuracy and shrill sound after installing the custom tips on their etymotics. I recently bought a pair and also noticed a...- shoeblade
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ATTN: Etymotic er4 and other IEM owners, FREE tube to make your own foamies!
I recently acquired some laboratory tubing that is the exact same dimensions as the tubing in the stock foamies for the Ety er4. Therefore you can make your own foamies. With the polyurethane earplugs and a 2.5mm leather punch, you can use this tube without glue, so the tubing is reusable. If...- shoeblade
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Headphones For Specific Generes
Well, every time I read a headphone review it seems to contain something along the lines of "...well, it depends on what type of music you listen to...". So tell me what headphones you subjectively prefer for which genre. I will keep a tally and make some sort of matrix at the end. All of...- shoeblade
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Tube Amp Kit?
Is there anywhere to buy a tube amp kit?- shoeblade
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New zeroaudiocraft design?
http://zeroaudiocraft.net/- shoeblade
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Linkplus SRS?
What is this about? Anyone have one? http://cgi.ebay.com/Surround-Sound-H...QQcmdZViewItem- shoeblade
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Free Microcontroller Programming From Me
Hello, Id like to be of service to people with their projects. I'm willing to do some simple microcontroller programming for free. And more complicated stuff for perhaps building me an extra of whatever your working on. Just an idea I am throwing out there. I have experience with PIC, Atmel...- shoeblade
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Improving my ER4p
Ive had my ER4p for many years. Im looking to improve it somehow. What would be the best thing to do / get? I currently have a zero audiocraft amp. I use the triflange eartips.- shoeblade
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Idea: Standardized Test CD
I have an Idea. What if we came up with a standardized test CD (or flac, ape, whatever) to put headphones through their paces. I have the means to put something like that together, but I'll need ideas on what to include. We should be able to use snippets of music tracks under fair use. In...- shoeblade
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Etymotic ER4 Filters, Group Buy Poll
I don't know if I should put this in the group buy section or not, because i'm just gauging interest. So if it belongs there, please move it. Idea is to see if we can get a group discount on the little green filters for the etymotic ER4. Don't know if we can, but its worth a try.- shoeblade
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How To: Clean Your 1/8" (3.5mm) Jack
Disclaimer TRY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!, YOU COULD SHORT SOMETHING OUT IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL Also, offer not valid in some cities, will not cure your headache, etc etc etc... Intro 1/8" jacks are found on most portable equipment. Being portable, the jack comes into contact with alot...- shoeblade
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Amp for ER4s
What would be a good amp for the ER4s, I have a zeroaudiocraft (dual cmoy). Is that sufficient or are there better options? Thanks- shoeblade
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ER4 foam, which side goes in?
For the ER4 foamies, which side goes in the ear, the glossy side or the other side?- shoeblade
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ER4 Custom Ear Mold
Is a custom ear mold for the ER4 worth it? Where is the best place to get one?- shoeblade
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Ebay amp, not cmoy
Anyone have one of these? http://cgi.ebay.com/Portable-Headpho...QQcmdZViewItem- shoeblade
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Interesting psychoacoustic effect
Here is an interesting audio sample I've made. Give it a listen all the way through - it works with some headphones better than others. ER4Ps are freaky, as id imagine any IEM is. I wont spoil it, you'll just have to listen. I've found some other interesting effects. If there is some interest I...- shoeblade
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Etymotic ER4, new cord = teh suck?
I have had my ER4Ps for a few years now, I use them every day. They go where I go. Last year I had to have the cords replaced because the connector on the left earpiece kept falling out. The old cord was rubbery and looked well made, the new cord is plasticy and shiny. It looks like a piece of...- shoeblade
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IDM Headphones
I am looking for upper range (akg 701, dt880, hd650) 'phones to listen to: Mouse on mars Boards of canada Prodigy Aphex twin Amon tobin Biosphere Sometimes jazz (Mr scruff), sometimes classical (Chopin), sometimes ambient- shoeblade
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HD595 VS DT931
HD595 VS DT931, which would you rate better?- shoeblade
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Zero Audiocraft Upgrade ICs?
Anyone know of any ICs to drop-in upgrade the zero audiocraft amp?- shoeblade
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Full size headphone complement for the etymotic 4s/p's
Long time reader, first time poster. Im looking for a full size 'phone to complement the ety 4p/s for when I want something different (I have porta pros too). Im thinking the Beyer DT880 or the HD650. I listen to mostly electronic music. Suggestions?- shoeblade
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