[cactus_farmer]

I need that same analytical sound in a full sized closed headphone. Preferably a DJ style one as they clamp and isolate well usually. Budget is: 'mid fi' so no suggestions too extravagant please.
 
I can't wear IEM's anymore as my doctor advised against it because of a recurring ear infection problem leading to insane amounts of earwax (sorry if you are eating and reading) - he said it's better not to risk it!!

 

[cactus_farmer]

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[ziocomposite]

kindly re-bumped

 

[Currawong]

The new Sonys might be the go. In trying a number of IEMs and headphones in store recently, the Z1000 I felt was quite like the ER4. I haven't tried the cheaper models yet though, but I'd be surprised if they were much different.

 

[cactus_farmer]

haha, sorry, the Z1000 seems definitely closer to hi-fi than mid-fi and is out of my budget.
 
Is there anything cheaper with that sound? What about the Koss DJ100?

 

[Acix]

You can try out the GMP 8.35, or the K-271MKll. The 8.35 can be mod by replacing the pads for even more flat FR. Here is more info: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/406658/the-german-maestro-gmp-8-35-d-monitor-in-the-studio-serious-about-audio-indeed

 

[Sylverant]

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You can try out the GMP 8.35, or the K-271MKll. The 8.35 can be mod by replacing the pads for even more flat FR. Here is more info: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/406658/the-german-maestro-gmp-8-35-d-monitor-in-the-studio-serious-about-audio-indeed

+1 XD
 
Actually, I bought the K271MKII just for this purpose; to find the over ear equivalent of an etymotic (in this case for me the Ety8) and am quite happy with them. They have a deep clean low bass -they don't give you gobs of midbass but on your source/amp it won't be a problem- and  dryish mids just like the etys. They're treble isn't as bright though, its far more natural and these phones have great soundstage/imaging and nice depth. Texture is detail-forward and quite similar to the Ety's; but not as much so, more relaxed.
 
Edit: If you want something with warmth the GMP 8.35 seems right. The K271 might be closer to Ety's sound sig but that doesn't necesarily mean anything; the GMP 8.35 looks like an amazing headphone.