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Headphone Hussy (will wear anything if it sounds good)
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I can understand that -- it can be a bit daunting at first. However, I think almost everyone can eventually get one, and once you figure out how, you're set
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I just plugged a pair or ER-6 into my computer, and listed to some MP3s ripped at different bitrates. I can definitely tell the difference between 128k and 192k (I don't really have many at 160k). That said, when you're on a plane, the difference isn't going to be as apparent due to the noise factor -- while the ER-6 block out a lot of noise, what noise remains will at least provide a bit of "cover" for the crappier MP3s
Originally posted by onyxdr I have two reservations about the Etys. First, the discussions in this and other fora about the problems getting a good seal make me wary. |
I can understand that -- it can be a bit daunting at first. However, I think almost everyone can eventually get one, and once you figure out how, you're set
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Second, given my source, I wonder if the Etys aren't too much headphone for the kind of listening I'm doing. Will I really hear the difference when listening to ripped-at-160 mp3 files or watching a DVD movie (especially at 35000 feet)? |
I just plugged a pair or ER-6 into my computer, and listed to some MP3s ripped at different bitrates. I can definitely tell the difference between 128k and 192k (I don't really have many at 160k). That said, when you're on a plane, the difference isn't going to be as apparent due to the noise factor -- while the ER-6 block out a lot of noise, what noise remains will at least provide a bit of "cover" for the crappier MP3s