Peddler 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2003 Hi Folks Just thought I would tell you - I love my Ety 4P's - anyone thinking about getting a pair - go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2003 agree.. they're good. I am thinking of getting them next year when I've saved enough money. Now got a bit of financial problem here ahha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenson 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2003 How is their soundstage? I was looking at these. I haven’t heard them though. The thing I don't like about headphones as compared to loudspeakers is that the music is beside you rather than in front of you. Are there any headphones that sound more like the music is in front? Also considering the Grado RS-2's Welcome all your feedback! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2003 Etys are good but I do wish they'll fix the cord - I can't bear walking around with the noise generated from the cord rubbing against my clothing. On Head-Fi, I think I remember reading that Etymotics were going to offer a new cord to fix the problem ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2003 Tenson, AKG K1000. They are more ear speakers rather than headphones but this is what you are looking for ultimately. Etys are more about detail & neutral sound. Like you mentioned, it has headstage rather than soundstage but the sound plugs you directly into the music, "immersing" you or placing you right up front or in the music itself. If you're still unsure open a new topic as I don't think this was discussed in great depth before. So that this thread won't go OT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 (edited) The thing I don't like about headphones as compared to loudspeakers is that the music is beside you rather than in front of you. Are there any headphones that sound more like the music is in front? Also considering the Grado RS-2's Welcome all your feedback! U ain't comparing apples with apples by pitting cans with speakers. However, do not despair if U find all cans present a L-R soundstage instead of frontal aka speakers. An outboard X-feed or head amps with crossfeed circuitry eg Corda HA-1/HA-2 will give the effect U desire. Please do a search on this forum for "X-feed" as a thread was recent raised for discussion. Edited August 1, 2003 by Mackie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 yeap... but it's totally different.. headphone and speaker.. both different purpose headphone is meant to be more 'personal', intimate, especially so with the etys.. because they're so near your ear drum... all the vocals.. instruments sound.. like they're meant only and I meanONLY for you on a side note, yeah .. x-feed does correct that L-R thing a little.. but still can never have that speaker kind of front placement.. apples and oranges Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matbon0013 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 yeap... but it's totally different.. headphone and speaker.. both different purpose In this respect I disagree with you Blues Guy, In my understanding they are both of the same to a singular objective. Which is enjoying reproduced (recorded) music! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenson 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 Please don't get me wrong, I know you can't get the same from a headphone as you can a speaker, or vice versa. All I wanted was ones that sunds as much like a real soundstage rather than inside the music Thanx for the info on X-Feed i'll look into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matbon0013 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 Tenson, IMHO nobody is right or wrong when it comes to reproduction of recorded music (audio) and video, very thin subjective line regards mat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenson 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 (edited) Any chance someone could explain too me exactly what X-feed does? I have looked at the 'X-Feed' topic but I got to the end of page 2 and couldn't go on reading If I used this maybe I would be happy with something like the RS-1 or 2 or HD600, Beyer880. I'll go take a trip to London and have a listen. What amps did you say have this X-Feed built in so I can ask to listen to one? *EDIT* Look what headroom said '.....AKG claims that this is because the open design allows acoustic crossfeed to naturally reach the opposite ear.' Edited July 31, 2003 by Tenson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 X-feed is a DIY product built by a Head-Fi member called Pink Floyd. On that same thread you mentioned should have the link to his website. He's from the UK by the way. The beauty of X-feed is you can hook it up on your present equipment & can remove it at any time you like. Presently only 2 consumer brands carry crossfeed built in their headphone amps (correct me if I am wrong) Headroom & Meier-audio. Sadly both are not available off the shelf. I've only tried their portables so I can't really give an informed impression. As it is I prefer Meier-audio's crossfeed (on the PortaCorda II) as it sounds more natural & the tonal character is affected to a lesser degree (compared with the Airhead/Total Airhead head amps). The effect of crossfeed here is subtle but very noticeable. Getting back on track, the etys I feel are great in the sense that thay don't add or take away anything from the music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2003 I'm sure a few X-feeds will make their appearance in next Sun"s meet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lengcm 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2003 My X-feed will be there. Bring your stuff down for a good listen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blues 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2003 yeap... but it's totally different.. headphone and speaker.. both different purpose In this respect I disagree with you Blues Guy, In my understanding they are both of the same to a singular objective. Which is enjoying reproduced (recorded) music! yeap .both same.. reproducing music.. but the way they present the music itself.. is different it's like having someone to present chicken bbq and chicken in the hot soup. Which do you prefer? For me, I like both, and definately one can never be a substitute for another. That's using an analogy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
