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Although I've heard nothing but great reviews about these earphones, I
personally found them unimpressive and uncomfortable. Something about my
ear canal must be a bit different from most people, but they definitely
were not worth $300 to me. (And yes, I tried all the recommended
adjustments).
Anyway, I only mention this to encourage people to check on
return/exchange policies wherever they buy their headphones.
(The Sony MDR-E888LP's ended-up being much better for me, and at half the
price. Your mileage may vary...)
omf
On Sun, 21 Nov 1999, Jeff Medin wrote:
>
> This is a combo Minidisc and Headphone post -- so I will take the
> liberty of posting to both the MINIDISC "http://www.mindisc.org" forum
> as well as the HEADWIZE HEADPHONE "http://www.headwize.com" forum.
>
> I just received both a pair of Etymotic ER4S Earphones
> "http://www.etymotic.com" along with an AIRHEAD Headphone Amp from
> Headroom "http://www.headphone.com" for use with my new SHARP 831 MD
> Player/Recorder.
>
> I have died and gone to heaven! The SHARP/ETY Combo sounds incredible.
>
> Sounds better than my home system with Polk satellites/sub woofer combo
> driven by an APT/Holman Pre & Power amp.
>
> The Ety's are real magic makers and can be driven (IMO!) to respectable
> sound levels directly from my 831 WITHOUT an external amp.
>
> The AIRHEAD AMP makes them louder, but the "sonic processor" effect is
> barely noticeable if at all. I will call HEADROOM Monday, maybe I got a
> bad unit (it happens). So far, I find no need for the amp.
>
> HEADROOM is a GREAT company with AWESOME products. I got the AIRHEAD,
> my Ety's, and an MD Carry Case which is just the ticket, and priceless
> advice. Shipped in 2 days--for free!
>
> They Ety's quite simply supply the most accurate rendition of sound that
> can come from ANYTHING electronic (with a headphone jack!). It is like
> plugging your brain directly into the stereo miniplug of my SHARP 831 MD
> Player/Recorder!
>
> No wonder they cost $300 Bucks! (But are on sale at HEADROOM for $269.)
> My wife said I was out of my mind (to spend 3 bills on cans) and I just
> got ALL my Christmas presents).
>
> The last time I was that impressed by anything sonic was:
> 1) The first time I heard Dahlquist DQ-10's (in their day) driven by
> tube Mac's
> 2) When I auditioned the Original Carver Amazing Loudspeakers -- driven
> by Original Carver Megawatt Amps. (in their day)
> 3) When I first heard my new SHARP 831 thru Sony MDR-E888 Ear Buds (the
> 888's are brand new and for sale off list--contact me directly if
> interested [EMAIL PROTECTED])
>
> Be aware that aside from the price, the Ety's are not for everyone. My
> wife's ears are small and finds them VERY UNCOMFORTABLE (She loves her
> Sony 600's). Although she is also AWED by the sound. (For about another
> $100 or so you can get custom ear molds made!) I find them comfortable
> with both the supplied sound isolating silicone or the foam tips.
>
> ETYMOTIC RESEARCH also makes an ER4P for portables. Check out the
> HEADROOM site for the differences. Major difference is that the "P" has
> a lower impedance (27 ohms VS 100 ohms) than the ER4S. The "S" is
> accurate, but very difficult to drive from most portables, but ER4P can
> be driven from portables without an amp, BUT they will not sound the
> same as the ER4S (less accurate, etc.).
>
> I NEVER thought I would spend 3 Bills on headphones, I am now a convert
> and will not travel far from home without my SHARP 831 MD and my Ety
> ER4S phones. No more "Bud's" for this guy!
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