nc8000
Headphoneus Supremus
This is what it looks like in ear
I think the product is so good those of us that have tried them just keep using them. I've had the same pair for about 5 years and use them regularly. I've listened to some stuff over the years and just find nothing else really compares for the uses I have for them.
They're my mowing, flying, lying, and seclusion headphones. The only headphones I use more are my HF-2 and that's because they're at work.
While this thread is back, I will say that Etymotic's stuff is amazing. I love my Hf5s. I kinda regret the purchase though... Now everything else sounds bad!
My first pair of IEMs with any type of SQ was a pair of Er6i's that a friend gave me because she didn't like the bass response. Since then I've tried other IEMS which mostly sound like they've had a towel put over them. My ER6i's are dead now, and being the cheap person that I am I decided to try the ety kids model from amazon, which can currently be had for around $25 USD. I love them, for the price I am unsure that the same detail level is possible, and they have tighter bass than my more expensive brainwavz M4 earbuds.
I guess now Etymotic has an entry level model into the $30 category.
I am picking up a set of ER-4PTs today to replace my HF5s... hope the increase in sound quality is noticeable for the £££ !
Will let you know how they partner with my HiSoundAudio Studio 3rd