I don't like to be another one of those guys, but what do you think? I'm going to get the ER4P with a P>S converter. I'd like to stay under $150, but I'm willing to go over for the right amp. I'm mainly going to use it for my home computer. I've read that the Minibox+E has good synergy with...

I know this is a newbie issue, but I tried a lot of searching. I plan on getting the Etymotic ER4S earphones (for their isolation), the HT Omega Claro Plus+ sound card, and the Minibox+E headphone amp. Can I plug the headphone amp into the (front panel) sound card output or do I need a DAC...

What do you all think? I've read it's the Etymotic ER4 @ 42db, but that's the manufacturer's rating.

I need some new closed 'phones and IEMs. Sound isolation/outside noise cancellation is the most important thing as I live in a noisy environment and have to wear earplugs constantly. I want passive noise cancellation. According to what I've read, Etymotic seems to provide the best sound...