Where do I get my ety er-4p's from ?
Aug 21, 2003 at 2:58 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 13
{-_-}

{-_-}

New Head-Fier
Joined
Nov 23, 2002
Posts
44
Likes
0
I'm ready to pick up a pair of er-4p's now, but I'm not sure where to order from. So far, I've got two options:


headphone.com
-
ebay resellers


The difference between the two is shipping options, and about a 76 dollar difference. From personal experience, which of the two would you recommend ?


Thanks
 
Aug 21, 2003 at 3:44 PM Post #2 of 13
Headroom's price is quite good, and when you factor in their return policy, it is the best way to go.

This supports a Head-Fi sponsor too.
 
Aug 21, 2003 at 4:00 PM Post #3 of 13
Also, think about getting the 4P-4S adapter too. Many portables can still drive the headphones with the adapter and you get more detail. And you still return it if it doesn't work out if you buy from www.headphone.com
 
Aug 21, 2003 at 5:06 PM Post #5 of 13
Don't buy from ebay. While Etymotic will give you great service no matter what, you don't officially get the one year warranty as you are not the original owner. So, if something pops up, you'll most likely have to pay for the service. It's better to buy from an authorized reseller, like HeadRoom.
 
Aug 21, 2003 at 5:12 PM Post #6 of 13
Quote:

Originally posted by MusicJunkie
forget the adaptor, the p version sounds much better than the s version.

MJ


I think that's a question of personal taste and what portable you are using. And if you have the 30 day policy, you can find out for yourself. I enjoy the added detail and realistic bass. The P sounds a little muddy sounding compared to the S. This is in use with an Ipod and is just my opinion. I also added a Headsave Transit amp to really bring the sounds out. I doesn't hurt to try it out.
 
Aug 21, 2003 at 5:42 PM Post #7 of 13
Now in regards to the cable that turns the er4p into the er4s, is that standard or do I have to order that extra ?
 
Aug 21, 2003 at 5:53 PM Post #9 of 13
Quote:

Originally posted by {-_-}
Now in regards to the cable that turns the er4p into the er4s, is that standard or do I have to order that extra ?


The cable is extra. I think headroom has it for $49, etymotics has it for $65, or you can get an DIY adapter from www.fixup.net for $25.

I have both the real cable and a cable I got from fixup before he made the little adapters. I cannot tell the difference between the two. If you're interested, I could sell the fixup version for cheap.
 
Aug 22, 2003 at 7:00 PM Post #11 of 13
Looks like I'm the only one who might think this, but I had no problems at all buying my 4Ps through an ebay retailer. Saved $, fast shipping, and they are under the same warranty no matter who you get them from. And if you do have problems with them they'll probably end up at Etymotic anyway.... that's who I would want working on mine.
 
Aug 22, 2003 at 7:15 PM Post #12 of 13
Quote:

Looks like I'm the only one who might think this, but I had no problems at all buying my 4Ps through an ebay retailer.


I too, had a very good experience buying my Ety's thru an eBay reseller. See my feedback posted here at http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...hlight=vendor.

I got them at a decent price, but then the seller would not accept Paypal without me paying the fee. Since I was not as confident, I opted for the 'safety' of paying thru Paypal anyway, on my dime. Shipping via USPS is definitely cheaper than Headroom's FedEx method. But in the end, the amount of $$ I saved was very little. And had I not liked them, I would not have had a very liberal return policy. I also did not support a Head-Fi sponsor (slaps own hand). If I had to do it again as a first time buyer, I'd go thru Headroom.
 
Aug 23, 2003 at 2:33 AM Post #13 of 13
www.earplugstore.com



250 and free shipping. not to mention excellent service.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 2 (members: 0, guests: 2)
Back
Top