Quote: Originally Posted by schneller Just looking at the tips of those makes me uncomfortable I think. The foam ones are better

Quote: Originally Posted by ZephyrSapphire IMO the D2 Boa has great synergy with the ER4S as the Boa gives the slight bass hump the etys need without degrading ER4's signature detailed sound. But it's slightly out of your budget though. I was going to ask about this. I read about...

Quote: Originally Posted by grenert Anything with a bass boost switch? hehe I just want to make sure there's enough bass since the ER4 series is infamous for its lack of it.

If you want isolation, Etymotic ER4 seems to be the best.

Quote: Originally Posted by Goldenpig3888 If you'd like to stay under $150,mini E+ is quite good for your Ety! I only saw it for $180 on Head-Direct

Quote: Originally Posted by monolith That or a Xin amp if you can find one. The Supermini IV I used to have was fantastic. It has a built in PtoS converter, and it's one of maybe three or four portable amps that's actually easily portable, in that it isn't a pain to carry around...

Quote: Originally Posted by synaesthetic minibox e+ is the usual amp suggested for the er-4p. it also has a p-to-s switch built into the amp, so no need for a dongle. The newer Headphonia amps ditch the P-to-S switch in favor of a bass boost (a poor decision in my estimation)...

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...

Would a clip-on mic cause any noise in the headphones (like when the headphone cord brushes against certain things)?

Quote: Originally Posted by nick_charles Your soundcard, on its front speaker output (rear) uses a pretty decent AD opamp (8620) used in many DIY headphone amps. I have owned several 8620 based amps (Pimeta and so on) and none have been bad sounding so I would not write it off...

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.

Quote: Originally Posted by ting.mike I think you're on the right route.. The Ety ER4s are very good in isolating noise. I've never tried the ER6, but looking from the tip, it should work about the same. Is the sound on those ER4s "enhanced" or neutral?

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Quote: Originally Posted by richardu You mention wanting bass, but then also say you want neutral. I don't want a lack of bass. I want everything balanced. That's what I meant.

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...