Hey nhoclesnar, For that "warm" and "rich" sound you're after, the HD650 is going to be the one you want. It has a darker, more mellow tone that lends itself well to sad pop songs. Vocals will be full and natural. They'll be no harshness anywhere in the spectrum. It presents details in a very...

Good news guys...it's working now! :) Xperia Z3 --> USB OTG --> E09K with E17 docked in 'Lo-Bypass' mode. This is what I did before, but it wasn't working. So what happened here? Why is it suddenly working now? Well, I turned on the E17/E09K before plugging it into my phone. That's literally...

Good news...it's working! :) Xperia Z3 --> USB OTG --> E09K with E17 docked in 'Lo-Bypass' mode. This is what I did before, but it wasn't working. So what happened here? Why is it suddenly working now? Well, I turned on the E17/E09K before plugging it into my phone. That's literally the only...

Thanks. I actually have no trouble using my smartphone with the E17 via USB OTG, and my phone's stock music app works just fine. What I'm trying to do is use my smartphone via USB OTG with the E17 and E09K (docked). The E17 on it's own sounds great, but the E17+E09K combo sounds excellent. I...

I've had my E17 for several months, and I finally purchased an E09K yesterday. My initial impression is that it makes my headphones sound more cohesive, full, and dynamic. The thing is, I found myself using the E17 more often with my smartphone (Sony Xperia Z3) than with my laptop because of the...

I will post in that thread now. Thanks! :)

Thanks for the post. See, that's the thing...the Z3 does work with the E17 alone (I use it daily), just not when I add the E09K to the mix. Should it work, given that I'm still using the E17 DAC? I had an E18 briefly a year ago, but returned it because, to me, it sounded too warm and congested...

I've had my E17 for several months, and I finally purchased an E09K yesterday. My initial impression is that it makes my headphones sound more cohesive, full, and dynamic. The thing is, I found myself using the E17 more often with my smartphone (Sony Xperia Z3) than with my laptop because of the...

Wow, so the Fostex is even bassier than the SE215? The Shure is already the bassiest 'phone I have, which is crazy to me considering it's an IEM. I like the bass though, especially when on the go, but I don't think I need any more. The SE215's isolation is just amazing. My main issue with the...

These headphones sound incredible out of my Sony Xperia Z3, versus my old iPhone 4S. Any idea why? Bass is deeper, fuller, more impactful. The mids are more rich. The soundstage is wider and has more depth. It sounds more detailed too. The iPhone would begin to clip with these headphones (and...

Nobody? :( Well, I purchased the SE215s last week, and I'm still not sure if I like them. Luckily I ordered them from Amazon, so they may go back. I may order the MA750 before I do that though so I can decide between the two. Still interested in the TE-05, but Amazon has them priced much...

No problem. :-) I ended up buying the HE-400 shortly after making this thread, but eventually caved and bought the HD650 a few months later. As for which one I prefer? Ahh...tough question. To my ears, they sound very different, and therefore they complement each other well. I wouldn't give...

So I just discovered these in my quest for a great pair of portables that won't break the bank, but won't leave me wanting when compared to my full-size cans. I skimmed through this entire thread. After looking at some of these impressions, is it safe to assume that the SE215 and MA750 I'm...

Amazon.ca currently has the HD650 up for $475 CAD. Not a huge deal, mind you, but the HD650 usually retails for $500-$550 CAD from what I've seen, and at least Amazon has a good return policy. Return policy or not, I'm still torn on whether it's worth the time and money. I already have the...

As a compliment to the HE-400 and HD598, which 6xx headphone would do best? HD600 or HD650? Neither? :p