Hey guys, so I've had the Etymotic MC5 for almost 3 days now, and thought I should post some formal first impressions. First though, a few disclaimers: I've been on head-fi for almost a year now, but am still very much a noob in terms of experience. I have no amps, although the lab computer I do...

  Recently bought a new 7th gen iPod classic 160Gb and decided to get to an IEM to pair with it. Reading the positive comments here and other sites went for the Etymotic HF5. This is my first step into the IEM word and I am disappointed. For some years I use Denon AH-D2000 as full size can...

What is the best IEM for picking up very small details that most IEMs cannot pick up?  

So I am looking for anyone who has heard these IEMs, haven't really heard much about them and I am trying to decide between these models: Beyer DTX 100 UE Super.Fi 5 Etymotic ER 6i Used primarily for music, listen to rock, swing, pretty much anything. Bass is the most important feature...

Hi All,   I'm in need for new pair of IEM for use at the office, the gym and on flights. I used to own a Sennheiser CX300 (which I recently lost) and want to upgrade to a better sound.   Home Set-up   I either use my Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones through a Nuforce uDAC or Athena...

Hello all. Today I will be reviewing the Etymotic HF2 in-ear monitors and give in-depth details and descriptions about the sound. This is the only "real" IEM or truley portable headphone ive ever listened to, other than the Bose in-ears and Yuin PK3 earbuds. I bought these IEM's along with my...

Hey everyone, I'm relatively new here but I'm looking for some advice on getting myself some new headphones. I'm looking for something slightly above average as opposed to just sticking with the generic buds given out along with popular mp3 products.   - I'd prefer to spend in the area of...

Anyone got any pictures of the earphones being on?  I need to know how much they stick out as i will be wearing my motorcycle helmet over these (if i buy them lol). Also the different buds they come with? Google images don't seem to be helping much in terms of  *not being vague" haha.

Hey all, first post.  I've always turned to head-fi for awesome community knowledge..   My Ety ER-4P that I was using for on stage and also for tracking broke..  actually, I've already have 2 of them fail on me in past 2 years, always the Y section of the cable breaking.  So I want to get...

what are the best <100$ IEM for classical music? i also listen to rnb and rock...

I have seen a few posts on Klipsch Custom 3 here, but I cannot make out if they're good value at $109 or not. I am aware of the cable issue with them, but in temrs of sound, they seem to get rated along side TF-10, SE530 and some of other more expensive phones.   I owner ER6i, and am looking...

hey guys, I have etymotics e4-rs earphones. Pretty sure I have a ****ty soundcard on my thinkpad x61, but I don't know how to check. I also have an ipod video 5th gen. I'm looking at the mini3 and total bithead. Not sure what gain is appropriate as well, I'm guessing 3. My budget is around 100...

everything about these IEM's are great, except for the cable friction noise... is it possible to get these recabled with a less scratchy cable?   also, how do i proceed with a warranty claim on my pair of ER-4P's ? etymotic has not responded to my emails... I am in the UK, by the way

bought it in 2002 as far as i know the warranty is only for 2 years after purchase what can we do if its broken after warranty time i tried searching about it on their website but i couldn't find i heard etymotic research sometimes refuse to repair and just mail it back to users i was...

These are NOT the ER-6i's they are the ER-6's (which are discontinued) which I've been told have a more accurate response than the ER-6i's (Similar to the ER-4s's to the ER-4p's) They were buried in the bottom of my camera's hardcase (it's a big damn hardcase) I lost them 18 months ago, they are...

Hey guys,   This is my first post here, so HI :)   I need some serious help on my first mp3 player. I got an iPod nano, which I think is pretty cool. Although, I don't like the headphones that come with them. Now, I live in India and I am in a bit of dilemma because nobody here actually...

Hi all. As a live musician in a function band, I often find that earphones don't sit right in my ear or don't isolate sound well enough.  Well, all that I've really used are Sennnheiser's CX-300s, which sound muddy, let in a lot of the stage noise and slide out of my ears far too easily, thanks...

Hello all. I'm currently looking in to upgrading the amp in my computer/desktop rig (Mini m3 -> Ety ER4's) and have been reading a lot of reviews on Ray Samuels amps, in particular the SR-71 and Mustang. I then came across this review by Wes Phillips regarding the Channel Islands Audio VHP•1 ...

Hello everyone. Last week, my trusty shure E3 broke after 4 years of loyal service, (the left one plays the music half as loud, and from the looks fixing the problem would cost the same as a new pair) So Im looking for a new pair of IEMs, for around 100$, I loved how the shure sounded, and...

Okay, so my dad loves going out for walks with his iPhone, listening to books on tape, and he prefers to use canalphones.  However, he has gone through... many canalphones over the past few years. UE, Shure, Etymotic, etc. etc.  Generally. one of the sides starts working intermittently as the...

although i can tell the quality difference between cheap 20 dollar iems and expensive ones i can't really say i know how to differentiate the highs mids and what not. i'm new to this forum so sometimes i get confused with all these comments about the quality. but ill learn soon. neway i was...

People seem to be loving the Etymotics IEMs, but I want to know where they stand lined up next to other IEMs in their respective price ranges. I may jump on the 6i train, but others seem to love hf5 and the ER4. How well do each of these IEMs stack up against their price range competition?

I am currently looking for a ER4P to S impedance adapter, I saw the official ER4P-24 on the Etymotic website. It looks tad bit pricy especially after shipping. I am wondering would other custom made 75 Ohm adapters specifically made to convert ER4P to ER4S will sound the same as the ER4P-24...

Dear Head-Fiers, what do you think are the best IEMs that can be had at a maximum price of $200 USD? I listen primarily to (in order of priority) electronic music, indie rock, and light orchestral music.

I have been looking to get a new pair of IEMs and have narrowed down my search to a few but I cannot make up my mind on which pair to get.  I listen to a lot of different genres of music (mainly alternative and electronica) and I would like them to have decent bass, but what I am really looking...