Hello.... I just got a AE-2 amp to use with my AKG K701. I connect the AE-2 in a sony stereo mini hifi system. I wanted to ask what is better...to lower the volume of the stereo and use the ae-2 to get the volume to the desired lever or have the stereo's volume at a normal listening level...

Quote: Originally Posted by Drumonron Good Luck, my friend and please do let us all know what you think...and the k701 is a great headphone! You're in for a treat! Blue Jeans ICs are very reasonable if you need from a cdp rca to the AE2....or from mini to RCA. Thanks...

Thank you very much for your answers. I decided to get the AE-2 Drumonron suggested and I already ordered the AKG K701. Let's hope it all turns out ok .

Hello, I really need some help with this guys, it's driving my mad! I consider myself a newb in this area, I own a pair of senn. HD590. I've had it for a few years now, no headphone amp just straight to my hifi system. I don't have any experience with other headphones. So recently they...

I listen to many kinds of music, mainly orchestral soundtracks and metal/rock and I also watch a lot of movies. I would like a detailed and open sound since besides listening to music I also use the headphones for recording and mixing, I don't want studio headphones though. If by big soundstage...

Hello there... I have pair of senn. HD590 I'm quite satisfied with. Not that I've had anything to compare them with, they're the only hi end headphones I've ever used. Anyway, after a lot of abuse they still work fine most of the time but occasionally there are some audio cuts in the right...