I'm currently thinking of getting the Alclair Reference CIEM, but I was just wondering if there were any customs in this price range (ie. ≤$400) that are more neutral/have more reference quality without any loss in detail or clarity.   Thanks

I'm currently in need of a new amp.  I will be using it with the Etymotic er-4s.  My source will be a Cowon D3.  I just need to know what would be considered the most neutral and transparent portable amp for it.  I've seen people suggest both the JDS Labs Objective2 and the Pico portable amp. ...

I have looked over my options, and have reached a conclusion.  I believe that the Arrow would be the best amp for me. Thanks for all of the helpful answers, guys.

Thanks for all of the answers.  I'm going to take a closer look at the Arrow, the Pico Slim, and the CEntrance DACport.  I'll decide which of those to get.

Thanks for that answer. As I said, my main concern is having the clarity and accuracy that Etymotics are made for.  I have heard of Pico amps being good for accuracy, so those might be a good choice.  If anyone else has an answer before I decide, that would be great.  Thanks.

I have heard that the Xins are the best, but are essentially impossible to get in a short amount of time.  Can anyone tell me something that is on par, but can be gotten without a long wait? If not, I will just try to get a Xin.

I would like to know what the best portable amp for the er-4s is.  I love ety phones for their accuracy and detail, so I would like an amp that is equally good in that respect.  I don't want an amp that colors the phones without any other settings active, just one that allows them to play well...

Thanks.  I'm probably going to go for the custom fit program in the near future.  I can still use them on my er-4s's, whenever I decide to get some, so that's a plus.

Filters? Aren't the filters that Etymotic makes the only ones that fit the er4s? Are you talking about eartips? If you're talking about eartips, then it may be helpful to know that any eartips that will fit the hf3 will fit the er4s.  I plan on getting an er4s set some time in the future, as I...

I'm getting a Cowon X7, but I have some questions about it.  I'm not really worried about sound quality, as it's a Cowon.  I have some other miscellaneous questions about it, though. The main things that I want to know are:   How bad is the video resolution up close? I know that it's pretty...

Thanks.  I will definitely look at that thread.

Thanks.  If anyone else has a suggestion, specifically for triple flanges, or a review on the Custom Fit program, please post.

I started using the foams that came with the Etymotic hf3 set because the triple flange silicone tips were hurting my ears.  I find these to also be slightly painful and scratchy, but what bothers me the most is the tickle I get in my ear canal when using them.  I recently went back to the...

I'm currently using an iPod touch 2g with Etymotic hf3 earphones (I know that's pathetic).  I'm thinking about the Archos 48 as a portable media center, mainly for music, since it can fit in my pocket.  I like it particularly for its file compatibility in the audio and video category; its high...

I guess that the Shure Olives are going to be my choice.  Thanks for the suggestions, guys.