I started building my portable system a while back by purchasing the Panasonic SL-CT570 (may have been the last guy to buy a new one on Half.Com so please don't shoot me). I am currently listening to this through a pair of Sony MDR-Q33's. I have been researching the Etymotic's quite a bit and...

Thanks guys. Lin

I've tried private message and e-mail through the forum - is he possibly away for a while? Thanx, Lin

I can't access the Private Message area - when I first registered, there seemed to be a problem and I never got a confirmation e-mail but miraculously my account works for posting threads. Can one of the moderators look into this please? Thanx, Lin

Thanks for the clarification - I sort of suspected as much given the price tag of the ER4's and their reputation on this forum. And, I look forward to your follow-up reviews of the new players at Canal Dav Corp. Lin

I am interested in more information on how the Etys sound based on scrypt's "bass floor" comments. What kind of bass do these headphones have? Are they like a pair of satellite speakers that only go down to 80 Hz? I'm hoping to get something with a little better (not full range obviously, but...

Wow, that's some great info guys. I had already considered the JMT option and will most likely pursue it. Like I said, I'm pretty open to any options and aren't looking to purchase anything for about a month (it's a birthday present). Sounds like I'll end up going with this unless any last...

There was a problem when I first tried to post this so here is what I was trying to ask: I am trying to put together a decent portable system I can carry with me to and from work (I'm one of those poor souls who commutes into NYC each day). I have a fairly decent home audio setup and am...