Originally Posted by boomana
I'm not ridiculing anyone, and that's not what this thread is about. I don't think you have to break the bank to get good sound, and that includes the 701s and 650s. On the other hand, why can't it be said, without being accused of ridicule, that certain headphones don't sound right with portable gear. Find me one portable amp that makes the K701s sound as well as they can sound with even a modest home amp. That's just truth. Where is the ridicule in that?
the ridicule in that stems from your insinuation that if people don't have the resources or the desire to go higher up the chain, then they should.
i haven't seen any posts stating that the tomahawk bests any home amp on the market, and if there are people out there making those claims, there are hardly enough of them to comprise a "disturbing trend."
what is disturbing is some of the delicate sensibilities around here that feel that a headphone is being disrespected or "insulted" [as one poster stated] if not paired with higher end gear. i wasn't aware that headphones had feelings.
if there's anything portable amp users could be guilty of, it would be over enthusiasm and hyperbole. but the same could be said for posters of high end gear, as well.
the mantra here seems to be, "if it sounds good, it is good."
is this just lip service, or something to be typed with one hand while the other crosses its fingers behind one's back?
-a n00b