Yeah, the Etymotic ER-4P are pretty hard to top and portable headphones are unlikely to match the isolation that they provide. I know this, and that's okay. But I'd love to get some portable headphones that somewhat match the signature sound of the ER-4P. They have that magical quality of being...

The iBasso T3 is the successor to the T4. Don't ask me why they numbered it the way they did. The T4 is generally considered one of the best truly portable amps. The RSA Shadow will probably replace that now, but it's also much pricier. Thus, the new iBasso T3 is probably your best bet...

Quote: Originally Posted by epithetless BTW, do any early testers know if the T3 would increase the bass impact of the Shure SRH840s? I saw your thread earlier on this subject. I have the T4 with the Etymotic ER-4P and I can tell you that it really gave the cans that little extra...

I have e-mailed Etymotic twice in the last two weeks and have received no response. Is this typical?

Quote: Originally Posted by jamato8 There is no bass boost as the bass is excellent on this amp. You have three gain positions for tuning to just what you need. Hm. Thanks for answering so quickly. And the issue of the T3D? I'm assuming this whole thing is an upgrade to the T4...

Interesting. What is the advantage of two Gain switches? And do you have any news on the iBasso T3D? The only mention I've seen is here.

I wasn't aware of Etymotic's acclaimed customer service. Do I lie to them, or do I say it straight and hope that they fix them anyway?

All right, so, last week, my Etymotic ER-4Ps got sucked up while my dad was vacuuming. They're ruined. These were recommended to me some time ago on Head-Fi and I couldn't have been more pleased. I'm a mid-range fan, though in general, I like that overall flat response. The ER-4Ps, IMO, excelled...

For the record, I got this a few days ago, and it is just about perfect for the price. The length is just right, and the Pailiccs plug is really nice. Highly recommended; you're not gonna get much better than this (or you can pay $100+ for something that sounds the same).

How is this? I don't want to fret too much about interconnects, but I plan on using this with the most recent generation of iPod Nano and an iBasso T4. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by ZoNtO E5 has a volume button/rocker so LOD would work with it. Smallest option right there I would think eh? Forgot about that-- I guess you're right.

Looks like the T4 and Minibox-D are both highly recommended. Hate to do the simplistic "which is better" question, but I'll go for it. Sort of: am I right to assume that the T4 is smaller? And then of course in sound.

This should be fairly self-explanatory-- no FiiO amps or whatnot. I am looking for practicality over absolute sound quality here, so the amp needs to be ACTUALLY SMALL AND PORTABLE, but uses the LOD, unlike the E3. "Small as possible" might be a safe term to use… not "this amp sounds really...

Quote: Originally Posted by hockeyb213 it will always be positive effect but it negates some of the positive value Can you possibly elaborate?

So, then, if I hooked the E5 (or the E3 for all that matters) up to my Cowon i7 (which does not have a line out) with my Etymotic ER-4P earphones, would I hear a negative or positive difference? The chief reason for amping would be for bass, though improved SQ would be icing on the cake. I am...

I have heard good things about the triple.fi 10 Pro. And you can always try amping, even with something cheap like the FiiO E3. Dunno if you wanna go for that though.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ruahrc Guess I'll be the fool who asks it... what is panning? Ruahrc It's how loud the stereo signal is in each channel. If I pan left, the sound in the right channel will decrease, and the left will sound more pronounced. At a basic level, it is...

Yeah, I figured all Cowons would... All right-- any other brands?

I am aware that the Cowon D2 and the iAudio 7 have the ability to pan left/right. Are there any other players that have this function?

You haven't seen anyone around here praise it? Hmm. From what I have heard, its quality is equal to the newest iPod Touch, which has been praised as the best-sounding iPod yet. I'll let an owner of one chime in, though...

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Quote: Originally Posted by Lil' Knight Yeah the Sony DAPs are always expensive. But its sound quality is undeniable. It's the best player unamped I've ever used. When using amp, iPod has no rival I'll definitely look into the Sony players, still. If I were to use the iPod...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lil' Knight I haven't heard the i7 but I think they have the same sound signature. If you still love the Cowons, I'd suggest thinking about the SE530 which has warm and bassy sound. It'll be a good combination with the Cowon. And if you want to keep the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lil' Knight Somehow I don't like the combination of D2 and ER4p. They are both extremely analytical and lacks of bass which make many songs boring. Do you have another recommendation, then? Because this is what I'm worried about. And is it the same...

What are your opinions on such a combination? After much reading around here, I have read conflicting opinions. I'm looking around for the 16 GB+ area, and Cowon players are very esteemed. Obviously players like the iAudio 7 and the D2 have very analytical sounds. Some have loved the pairing...