Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo Erwin Comp has them for $172.95 +$9.95 for S&H: http://www.erwincomputers.com/etreerer4min.html I got mine through J&R Music for $199.99 including free shipping (2 days). They're an authorized dealer, which may be important in order to get the...

Quote: Originally Posted by chronicblast21 Having heard only the um1s, I really couldn't make any comment about the shure e3. But all I can say about it is it can really match your liking if you want the transparency of the etymotics and the bass of the shures. The transparency of...

My ER4Ps are like a breath of fresh clean air compared to the veiled sound of my UM1s. I'm using the tri-flanges but I'd like to try other options. Do the Shure tips work with no modifications? What other tips will fit?

I found the UM1s to be a little muddy or veiled and even fatiging after about an hour of listning. I replaced them with ER4Ps and am quite happy with the improvement.

Quote: Originally Posted by kwitel Harry-could you describe Camels sound? Do they sound similar to any other bands? I dont think ive ever heard a single song by them and would like to try out one of their albums...starting point suggestion? I don't think I would be very good at...

Just found this thread... Pink Floyd Genesis (early stuff) King Crimson Camel (one of my very favorite bands) Caravan (I can't believe no one has mentioned them) PFM (quite obscure) Yes Zappa Jean Luc Ponty (may not qualify as prog-rock) ELP

Quote: Originally Posted by c001m4n Umm...This is an OT question... Will the same principles apply to loud speakers? Indefinite lifetime if cared properly? The reason I am currious is because I need to prove to my parents old used speakers are as good if not better than brand new...

Quote: Originally Posted by bobzemuda I've had the generic ones for some time, and they work quite well. It is actually easier to talk to people with them on. That said, I think that you would enjoy any of them, but perhaps you should first try the generics for the whopping $12...

Quote: Originally Posted by dpippel Yep, that price is nothing special at all. The ER-4P can be found at a couple of reputable online retailers for about $190 shipped. These guys for example: http://www.erwincomputers.com/etreerer4min.html But Erwin Computers is not an...

I really can't help you out here but I do know that the UM1 wasn't for me. I kept them for a couple of weeks before returning them just yesterday. They didn't have the clarity and detail that I like. No matter what I did, they still had a slight veil which kept me from enjoying them. From...

Etymotic is conducting a study on this subject. It will be interesting to see the results. http://www.etymotic.com/aer/epresearch.aspx My advice - turn it down. Louder is not really better. You will get used to listening at lower volume levels if you give it some time.

Quote: Originally Posted by Echo_ apple store Yup. Apple stores carry them.

Quote: Originally Posted by Oliver :) Oh, I can quote myself, the rare opportunity... They [pieces of decoration] add shape to our individual worlds by their mere presence and functionality. Moreover, the less complicated and demanding attention the better they blend in, forming a...

I love my HD600s. You guys who obsess about the marbled look crack me up. Is it a fashion accessory or a headphone?

Quote: Originally Posted by angler31337 As usual, I'm partial to ety's. But I would skip the ER-4p and go straight to the 4s. I prefer the sound (even unamped) to that of the 4p. Do note that ety's are extremely microphonic -- if microphonics bother you and you're planning on jogging...