While choice is nice, it's also problematic. What seems to work for one person doesn't work for another. Again, choice is nice. I can narrow down the playing field, but outside buying IEMs and trying them it's hard to know what will fit my needs best.    Perhaps I should just use my Ety 4's...

Quote: They sound interesting, though perhaps too much like my Ety ER4's, albeit without the sticks coming out of my ears. However, like me M6's, they are over the ear - my favorite style (though my only sampling of over the ear is the M6). 

My God! I guess there's no definitive recommendation. It seems like everyone is all over the map with suggestions. What one person loves, another hates. Darn. I was hoping for a general consensus for a few models. Oh well. 

Quote: Now these look interesting. Does anyone else like these for the gym?

Thanks for the suggestion. Have have some Meelec M6's (I thinks that's the model - the cheap ones). I hate them. I don't like the sound and it's a struggle even time just to figure out how to wear them. I also have some Koss 75's (over ear). I like the sound, but they look funky. I also want...

Which ones?

I know this topic has been discussed a millions times, and I've been reading threads for the past hour. It seems like the Shure 215 and Klipsch Image S4i Rugged fit the bill. However, it seems that the 215 are heavy on the base (more balanced is my liking), and the S4i Rugged's have a heavy...

Well, from that point of view, the e17 fits my needs perfectly; I want the e17 for both my desktop computer (dac running A2 speakers) and as a portable amp (replacing my old TAH). However, it sounds like the improvement to my A2s will be minimal at best, and while the e17 is a better portable...

While there would be some sound improvement using the e17 compared to what I currently use, especially as a portable amp, overall the difference is small. I think I'll spend my money elsewhere; for music, that's probably custom ear molds for my Ety ER4.   Thanks for your help!   Quote...

Ultimately, I'm trying to justify the cost and function of the E17. I need two things:   It needs to be a better portable amp than my old TAH. It needs to create nicer sound than my direct Imac to A2 setup.     It appears that #2 is likely. Though, will the improvement be...

Thank you for the LOD information. I'll investigate.   For the computer system, I'm mostly wanting a dac that's better than the one in my iMac to run my A2 speakers. I figured if the system runs through the e17 first that it would bypass the the A2 amp too.   I currently have an old (3...

And the e17 will adequately run my AudioEngine A2 speakers (computer - e17 - A2 speakers)?   Also, is the Sik Ram Din a LOD? I have the Sik cable connected to a very old Nano. Anything better?   Quote:  

I asked this question before, but I never received an answer.   Would the e17 work as a portable amp for my Ety ER4's and as a dac/amp for AudioEngine A2's connected to my iMac?

Are you ordering your Ety customs through Microsonic or ACS? I called Microsonic and they'll make sleeping plugs for an additional $67. I have yet to call ACS about their sleeping custom plug.   Quote:  

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I've lost my walwart to my old style ( 3 aaa battery) TOH. What size (volt/amp) walwart does this amp use?   Michael

Interesting. I have Etymotic ER4s as my portable phones, and the AudioEngine A2 as speakers for my Imac. It seems that the A17 alone would fit the bill for both setups - portable amp for my headphones, and dac for my A2s. I presume the A17 is a better headphone amp than my current old style (3 -...

How would the E17, sans E9, operate as a dac and amp for AudioEngine A2 speakers connected to an iMac? In other words, can one forgo the e17/e9 combo and just use the e17 for the AudioEngine A2 connection?

I'm favoring the customs at this time. Can anyone else comment on how customs affect the sound? Thanks.

I need an audiologist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Thank you.

How is the sound affected by the customs? Do the Shure tips affect the sound also?   Quote:    

I'm halfway considering the Ety customs because I want some custom earplugs for sleeping when my wife snores, and for not too much more money, from the same impression, I can have Ety custom tips. However, if the Shure tips perform just as well, if not better, than the customs, then despite the...

For Ety customs, should I go with ACS or Microsonic, or doesnt it matter.   I'm also planning to lose 10-15 pounds in the next month or two. Will weight lose affect the fit of the customs tips?

More than likely this is the direction I'm heading. The Shure tips are a cheap option, but it's still $20 and I could go straight to Ety customs for $100. An additional $67 will buy me custom ear plugs for night sleeping (wife snores and I currently use foam plugs nightly).   The Shure tips...

Do the flanges go in as deep as the Ety tri-flange?   Quote: