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...

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

I'm now reconsidering using the Ety Custom program. I'm a little nonplussed by so many people not liking the Microsonic ear molds (bad fit, affects sound). It seems that the customs from Westone and Sensaphonics are better. Same silicone material?   Anyhow, the reason I'm considering the Ety...

I like the sound of my old Etys, however, the 3-flange tip hurts my ears after about 10 minutes of listening. I'm thinking about trying Comply tips to see if that helps with comfort. I'm also contemplating the Ety custom tip option for $100. Then again, perhaps I should consider newer IEMs and...

I like the sound of my old Etys, however, the 3-flange tip hurts my ears after about 10 minutes of listening. I'm thinking about trying Comply tips to see if that helps with comfort. I'm also contemplating the Ety custom tip option for $100. Then again, perhaps I should consider newer IEMs and...

This is combo question, fitting for IEMs, Computer Audio, and Amps and Dacs.   What I have:   Old Ety 4S/P IEMs and an old Headroom TotalAirHead that connects an old iPod via a Sik cable.   I also have AudioEngine A2's connected to the audio out on an iMac.   What I like:  ...

This is combo question, fitting for IEMs, Computer Audio, and Amps and Dacs.   What I have:   Old Ety 4S/P IEMs and an old Headroom TotalAirHead that connects an old iPod via a Sik cable.   I also have AudioEngine A2's connected to the audio out on an iMac.   What I like:  ...

I have the KSC 75's, which I like, but they fall off too easily in the gym when I'm rolling around doing core work. I have the ER 4's, but I feel they're too fragile to use in the gym, and they stick out of my ears too far. So I'm currently using the cheap Apple ipod phones - kinda yucky. When...

I've owned several KSC-75's over the years. However, they tend to jiggle while trail running and sometimes feel like they're coming off. I've worn these headphones for years and have owned several sets. I love the sound, and for gym listening they're fine. But for more rugged use, and to be...

I love my KSC-75's. I've used them for years at the gym and running. However, in cold weather when I'm wearing winter hats and/or helmets, the bulk of the KSC-75 is a too much. I want headphones with a slimmer profile. I'm not looking for headphones with isolation, as I want to hear the...

I'm seeking a home office desktop speaker. Currently I'm connecting my Mac G5 with iTunes via usb to a EMU 0404. This is connected to cheap Boston Acoustic powered speakers via a 3.5mm plug cable. I also have a headphone amp hookup from the EMU, but I rarely listen to headphones (despite the...

I'm planning to order a pair of AudioEngine A2B powered speakers for my office and use my 3rd generation ipod nano line out as source. However, I think I can garner better sound quality from the speakers with an external DAC than just using the line out connection from nano to speakers. So...

Albeit, I should buy an EMU 0404 USB unit and make the comparison myself, but to avoid comparing apples to oranges, or more accurately, apples to rotten apples, I'm listing two systems here and asking for your help. Which would be the better system and why? I have this posted at head-fi.org...

What's the current thought? Is a special power cord (like Absolute) helpful for the Corda HA-1? Does spending $50 on a power cord really improve sound, or would an old computer power cord do almost as well? Michael

For use with the Corda HA-1 amp, which do you prefer: 600's or 931's? Michael

I'm wanting to connect a Sony SCD-CE775 cdp to the Corda HA-1 amp. I currently own Audioquest Turquoise interconnects that I've had for several years. I don't think Audioquest makes these cables any longer. Does anyone know how the Turquoise cables compare to other interconnects, like the...

I read somewhere than new Sennheiser 600's were coming out soon. Is this just a rumour? Michael

Am I becoming overly obsessed? Here's my history: Mid-May 2002 I bought the Airhead and Etymotic ER6 canalphones from Headroom. I was astounded by the sound, so I started reading these forums. In June I returned my Airhead and ER6 for the Total Airhead and ER4P + S adapter. Also, I bought...

I recently purchased the Etymotic ER4P with Etymotic's new P to S adapter. I love the sound. However, I'm wondering if I should have purchased the ER4S instead. The extra $50 for the adapter (the new one made by Etymotic) makes my ER4P + adapter more versatile than the ER4S, I suppose, but since...

Opinions please! How do these portable amps compare to one another? Thanks. Michael

Yesteday I picked up the Monster Cable Interlink 400mkII at Best Buy for $40. I want to connect my CDP RCA line out to a Total Airhead. However, after opening the package the cable arrows point from the mini to the RCA's, not the other way around. A couple of questions: 1) Is it ok to run...

I've searched this forum, but haven't found a definitive answer to the questions: Does the the Ety ER4P with an adapter (which one?) sound the same as the Ety ER4S? Basically, I'm interested in purchasing the Ety ER4S, but I like the idea of two phones in one with the purchase of the Ety ER4P...

I've read what Headroom has to say comparing these two amps, but I would like to know what others of you think? There's about a $100 difference between these two amps. Do the higher quality parts in the Total Airhead improve the sound compared to the Airhead? And if so, by how much? I'm...

I'm thinking of purchasing a CDP for when I work at my desk. I'd hook it up to a 4.5V wallwart Airhead amp and Ety ER4S ear canal phones. I'm thinking the CDP would be better than a PCDP like the Panasonic 570 for home use. I've heard the NAD 540i is a nice CD player, but then I read about...

I have an old PCDP player (Sony D-E301) that I don't know anything about. It has a Line Out. Is this "old" player any good? Are the new ones (Panasonic 570) any better? Is it worth spending about $110 to upgrade? Michael