OK, guyz, I see you have been quite busy, whilst I sleep! Cat, great questions, and thanks for the time you spend replying: For the record, I have both the Ety 4's, the Shure E4's, and the Koss PortoPros. My ear canals are rejecting them medically (IEM), so I am seeking alternatives in...

Any one heard these? They are very comfy with good sound, however, I know there may be better alternatives, and I don't like the pseudo noise cancelling feature and charging batteries.

Quote: Originally Posted by kramer5150 Nope... just shoved the little pieces of foam in the tube. Garrett No, I didn't mean the inner foam dampers, I mean't the outer foamies!

Quote: Originally Posted by kramer5150 5x4mm (ODxID) IMHO the mod would be difficult to do without a dremel, it cuts right through the carbon tube. If you surf around you could probably find some plastic, ABS, delrin or acetal tubing that would work, but would be easier to cut...

BTW, what size "tube" (carbon fiber or otherwise) should I buy

After months of trying to get comfortable with the Ety 4's and the Shure E4's (total investment around $400) I bought the PLUG. Modded the foamies. Well, they are now my IEM of choice. Flame on brudder , but these are the most enjoyable phones to date. Now to qualify: I am talking a...

"Freezing, soaking, burning, grinding" yuckypoo! I'm telling you guys that the rotary punch method I mentioned before is soooo easy and works like charm.

Yup, I use the over-the-ears and behind the head myself and that get's it out of the way, however with the E4C the cord is longer and also heavier and it pulls alot more than I'm used to. I guess I'll have to find a clip similar to the ETY clip and then I can secure it to my collar. I really...

I now have a set of E4C's and it has a longer cord that I'm used to. I use these for recreation (hiking, golf, etc.). My ETY's had a clip, but these have nothing to retain the cord. Any ideas ? Thanks, SM

Re: the rotary hole punch, mine is not quite as elegant as the one I referenced however it functions exactly the same way. I think I got it Tandy Leather many moons ago. I would bet that Harbor Freight has one for $0.99 BTW, it is still difficult to get the hole exactly in the middle, and I...

After trying the drill method several frustrating times, I simply flattened the plug (end to end) with my fingers and used a rotary leather punch ( http://www.widgetsupply.com/page/WS/...ow-punch/BCY16 )and it worked just fine. You won't believe how quick and easy it is. It's not a perfect...

Why do you have to squeeze them down, just stick them in the freezer and it will make them more rigid and hence easier to drill!

So, do we have a majority (of opinion) that when the use is unamplified portables (iPod) the Super.fi 5 is a better choice than the Shure E4C?

Thanks for the post digitalmind! I did see the review and it's good stuff. I guess it's now a matter of record that there is no audible difference in the C and G models, so I will leave it alone.

Quote: Originally Posted by digitalmind Poonpower is correct. The only difference is the color and the length of the cable. Interesting! Off the Shure site re. E4G "with enhanced bass-for the ultimate gaming experience", so I assumed that it was tuned differently similarly to...

I couldn't seem to find any posts comparing the two, however, there is plenty that state the "E4C has tight albeit medium to low bass level". The E4G is supposed to have a more bass forward profile. I'm coming from the Ety 4P's which even with a good seal, still don't have the bass I'm looking...