The adapter makes the P sound like the S...more impedance, making it harder to drive (needing more power than portable players have). All I am saying is that I prefer the sound of the S so much that I don't want the P, even as an option. I think it is an issue of spoilage. I hear the S and I...

I was in your situation a couple of months back, and I went for the P with adaptor. If I had it to do all over again, I would definately get the S. Although you can compare the sound between the S to the P, you can also compare the ride between a Toyota and a Lexus. The reason people go for...

I have never had a problem with my SR60s, and I treat them pretty badly. Sirwar, I hope things can get patched up for you. I know it is a real pain when you thnk that you are buying quality and you end up cleaning up after what seems like the most basic thing. If you haven't already done so...

I think a 5' cable with equal lengths is perfect as I can just roll the cable up in a portable situation, and I like the Idea of having things modular, so I think that an extention cable--for thoes that need it--is a good solution. My thing is: I will only make another Ety purchace for...

I did the same thing as Beni. I found the plugs to be great a blocking out city noises. When talking to people, I found myself speaking softer because I could hear myself better...meaning that I had to adjust. The phones have a different seal as Beni states. I think if you can live with the...

Well, Consumer electronics are cheap in HK. I can get 1400NiMh Sony stick for $14 USD. If there are a bunch of you that want one, I can go get a couple. Shipping should be less than $5, so it would be worth it if a couple of you were interested and willing to distribute accordingly. I...

... done a head to head comparison between the 4P+adapter and the 4s? Results? eric343, I am very tempted to take your advice. I'll probably make my decision within the week. thanks al

I guess I am looking for perfection for under a grand. Pretty funny. Just to let you all know, I am pretty new at the headphone thing. I have been into the high end 2 channel home audio thing for a couple of years, and I personally think that cables make a big difference, at least in home audio...

I like headwize as much as the next guy, but it is often undergoing some kind of construction. For instance, it is not working right now, can't even search the threads. I am actually suggesting a laundary list of names that newbies can click on...instead of already knowing what they are...

I wanted to know more about corda and so my web search brought me to this site: http://home.t-online.de/home/meier-audio/ Some of you may have already been to this site. It offers things for sale from Germany, and some tips for closed headphone users. I wonder if the good people at...

Thanks for the great replies everyone. Tim D...what is a MS-1? The only thing that I could figure out is that it is somehow related to Grado. Rohorn...greay reply, so it seems like you are keeping your 4s and cosmic set up, so sad for me. It seems like the etymotic phones are not...

I have read about Ety making thumping noises if the cable hit things (ie bouncing on the listener's shirt while in transit). I hear that it is worse with the ER4s than with the ER4p. But recently I read something in headwize that suggested the ER4p was noisy enough to be left at home (you can...

Has anyone tried the Grado RA-1 amp with the Etymotic headphones? I think I am closing in on buying a portable amp/home amp for these phones, and was wondering if anything would come close to the cosmic? thanks al

Thomas, Please state your experience with cables, the ones that you have tried, and your impressions. al

Thanks for the beautiful pictures. They look sealed. Do you mind going into further detail about the differences and similarities? al

I see high-end audio as a hobby. All hobbies are confined by inclination and cash. So if you are so inclined, you might check out http://www.audiogon.com/ This site is home to people who want to sell their high-end in order to get higher-end, and hobbyist who want to gear at a legal...

At this point, I am kinda wondering what cables Rohorn uses.

Good cable knowledge can come from these sites ... http://www.cardas.com/insights/index.html http://www.audioquest.com/theory/cable_theory.html but in the end it's all personal preference, and what will match your system the best. I think the PBJs are the Grado SR60 of the cable world...

I went to the Etymotic site and ordered the ER-20 HIFI earplugs. I need a good pair of earplugs because the city is so noisy, and I was thinking that these would give me a good idea of how the ER4s will fit. There is a lot of stuff out there on hearing protection. I'll probably end up...

I think Skippy is suggesting that an adapter cable can change the 4p into a 4s. I cut and pasted some of this adapter info for Todd at Headroom to find out if he had tried it and if there was a sonic difference in the end that I can report to you guys (ie he may be able to make a direct...

Holderlin; Perhaps this is what you meant anyway, but in light of what you said, the web page is just plain wrong. From the home page of www.headphone.com, there is a link that says "We have done a complete re-tweek," a link that leads here...

For the not yet converted In my experience, cables play a major role in sound quality. To me, they are like any other component in your system (they even require break in time). Different manufacturers have different sounds, and you need to find out the sound that is right for you. I think...

Wow, they have gone a long way. I personally liked "Dig Me Out." To my suprise, it won album of the year from Rolling Stone or something a couple years back. In terms of other Girrl works, I really like the Le Tigre self titled CD. Man, talk about fun, sexy and hardcore rolled into one. The...

I have contacted Etymotic and Headroom on the topic of the cable adaptor. Todd at Headroom doesn't seem to know anything about it, and the guys at Etymotic haven't gotten back to me. Todd says that "The transducers are the same on the ER4S and ER4P. The cable has different equalization...

I was typing up the last letter and read beni's only after I submitted. Soooo. The Cosmic is starting to sound good again. al