This thread lost it's entertainment value a long time ago. You gents have all offered solid advice, most of which has been rejected by bmasseur, who ever he/she is. Like MPI sez, BM has already made up his/her mind and is simply looking for validation of their opinion. Why you're wasting your breath (er...words) is beyond me. The ER-6i was my entry drug into this hobby. The Etys, Shure SE530 and JHx are great suggestions that is simply being ignored. I seem to recall reading something about the lack of wisdom in casting pearls before swine ... er, BM. What a waste. (OK, I'm 8 oz of Famous Grouse into writing this, but I'm pretty fed up with the stupidity of BM)