I have a super macro III, and I want to send it in for upgrades, but I don't know how long I will be without it if I do. I would also like to get a reference amp and/or super micro IV, but I don't want to wait, so I haven't ordered them. When I got my III, I waited about 10 days between...

despite what all the naysayers are saying about not doing it, I sleep with Sony MDR-EX71SL. They are comfy, cheap and the alarm wakes me up. No infections in the months that I have been doing this. They are not the best sounding headphones I own, but the are the cheapest, so I don't actually...

Is it just me or are there no 1/8" connectors available there? anyone know where they are listed? rob

Vorlon, I notice you have some ety ER-4P/Ss. I have these as well, and a Xin Macro III. I find that bass boost to be seesential for my Etys, and as such, was considering a super-mini IV as an even more portable amp than my macro III. After reading this thread, I am now wondering what you...

I decided on the Sony ex71s based on the other sleep thread I found here. I already have a decent pair of IEMs in my Etys ER-4Ps, so I am not looking to spend that much. I also plan on some new custom IEMs next year (UE, sensa, westone perhaps, we'll see what's available) as I get my PhD this...

I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for an IEM for using while sleeping. I would like to try some brainwave entrainment audio, as I have sleep problems, and they require headphones for proper usage. However, I sleep on my side, so I need an earphone that will 'disappear.' I have the...

Quote: Originally Posted by unitnumber43 I don't know how anyone can call a +amp setup portable, lol. That's like calling the old suitcase computers "laptops". :nudge: :nudge: how many of you remember suitcase computers...cmon. we know you're that old. My iP{od plus Super...

Well, here is my portable rig. Still looking for the right case, and currently just use a blue rubber band to hold the 2 pieces together. The amp has 2 smal;l strips of mylar with adhesive backing stuck to it to keep it from scrathing the ipod.

So does your amp hum with no adapter, but just the battreries? rob

You can read it agin right here. No humming while charging the batteries. rob

plus the cables are actually plugged in. See this site for an example: http://www.fixup.net/tips/ety/ety.htm rob

If you are going to get a SM, get the ety 4Ps and the 4 feature switches, More flexibility. I can't compare the 2 amps, but I can say the Ety 4Ps are DRAMATICALLY improved with the SM3 with the 4 feature switches. This pair was really made for each other in my opinion. rob

The key to making the grados wearable is getting the perfect bend to the head band and breaking in the foam through use. They will get there. I am so tactily ensative that I used exclusively my MDR-F1s for a long time becausse no other headphone was comfortable enough to replace them...

I had my grados and ety 4Ps lopng before I discovered head-fi. Thanks to head fi, I now have a Xin Super Macro 3 as well. Prior to finding head-fi I had no idea I could get such a high quality portable amp, and I listen to music almost exclusively portably these days. I did find head-fi while...

Yup, those are nice cases, but they seem a little big. I am really trying to get the smallest case possible, still capable of housing the ipod, pocket dock and SM. I would get the headroom gigaback in a heartbeat if it were just an inch and a half longer. That is what I am really trying to find...

Also consider trying out a super macro if you are going to try a bunch of different portable amps. rob

Quote: Originally Posted by Jahn bad analogy but not for the reasons you stated. headphones is a hobby that you put some cash in, you got a product back, and you enjoy for a long while. gambling - you put cash in, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but don't forget- the House...

Quote: Originally Posted by KenW I guess if you don't let it override your priorities and you keep it in perspective, there's nothing really wrong with it. Certainly better than certain other "hobbies" like gambling for example. this is a terrible analogy. Gambling is the only...

Quote: Originally Posted by kramer5150 Yeah they lack bass, but their mids/highs are smooth and have a pretty broad soundstage for the price. Garrett I actually love my MDR-F1s for DVDs viewing. The soundstage is even more broadened with the SM3. In fact with the SM3 with bass...

Looking for something more like the gigabag than the obic, but with enough room to hold the pocket dock. rob

Anyone know a good case for an ipod with a pocket dock and a Super Macro? I like the headroom cases, but they don't have enough room for the pocket dock. Anyone know any others that are small, but big enough for my stated use? rob

I am looking forward to hearing as much about this as you are willing to type. This is on the list of things to get for me this summer. rob

and to answer the unanswered part of your question, a pocketdock or SiK din line out and a reasonable interconnect will be needed. rob

I find the MDR-F1s to be the cmost comfortable headphone I have ever worn, and they fit your needs. Only issue is if they are the right sound for you (weak low end). rob

Quote: Originally Posted by bahamaman Very easy to drive, as are all IEMs. In fact, there seems to be a consensus that amps don't provide the same degree of improvement with IEMs as they do with conventional headphones. Hmmm.... My ER-4P/Ss benefit dramatically from my SM3, and...