Alright so I'm thinking of ordering the Fiio E7 right now, since it's a DAC and headphone amp. Is there a better alternative?

Quote: Still burning them in, they're sounding better but I'm still not really impressed with them. Although they are getting comfier to wear.

Quote: It won't only be for electronic music, as of lately I've been listening to less of it, although I will still be listening to it, just not primarily that.

Quote: Well, looking for a portable amp for around 100, and a desktop amp for under 300. Thanks for the suggestions though.

Quote: That's good to hear, because honestly I was not getting a good impression with them. Even after just this brief amount of time, I honestly feel like it's being opened up already.

Oh wow! I just ordered them yesterday from bhp with free shipping, and got them today. I can't believe that. Welp, I am going to test them out. 

Anyone?

Bump. Not really sure what would be best for me. Also, I did just order the HFI 580's, so they should be coming soon.

Alright thanks everyone, I just ordered the 580's. It says I should be getting them on Friday, so I'll report back if you'd like with what I think of them after a little while.   Now I just need to figure out what portable amp I want to buy.

Quote: Sorry for asking, but what is a CMoy and why is it a lot better?

Hello everyone I am new to amps.  I plan on buying HFI 580's once they're in stock again on bhp, and to go along with them I am interested in purchasing a portable amp. Thing is, I have no clue which are good and which aren't, so I am asking for a little guidance.   I'd prefer it to be...

Quote: Edit: bhp is temporarily out of stock for them. (Guess that's what I get for waiting), and everywhere else is much more expensive. This sucks, guess I'll be waiting a while or I'll have to find another pair.   I think you've convinced me to buy them. I haven't really seen anything...

Gah, there are so many choices. I am definitely leaning towards the 580's but I am still not sure.   Let's just put it this way, I want a closed pair that have a tight and noticeable bass. I definitely want to know it is there and I want to be able to feel it, but I don't want it too...

Quote: I am interested in purchasing both. But probably a portable amp first as they're a bit cheaper, and I can look more into desktop amps in the meantime.

Nevermind, I found out the E10 is not a portable amp.   So is that a better choice than the E9 and E7 combo? The E10 And just get a different portable one, or should I just go for something completely different? 

Quote: Well if I buy the HFI's right now, I could buy the Fiio E10 right now as well. Or E9 and E7. Or should I just buy the E10, and invest in a different desktop amp?     Quote: I was talking about the HFI 580's. Sorry for that little bit of confusion.  

Quote:   Hm, I'm guessing all closed phones are like this then? I'm not really interested in buying an open pair, right now anyways.   And you also mentioned the D2000's being a bit lackluster for their price point. Should I just go with the 580's, and buy a decent portable and...

Quote:   Quote: The D2000's I pretty much need an amp for correct? Would a portable amp be suffice enough until I can buy a desktop amp?   And is 350 the cheapest for them?

Going to give one last bump before I buy the 580's.   I'm willing to bump my price up to 300 dollars if there is a large difference in headphones for that price.   And once again thanks everyone for the help that you've given me.

Quote: Thank you very much for that.  

Hello everyone, I just purchased a pair of HFI 580's. So, to go along with it I thought I would start looking into getting a desktop amp for it.   Problem is, I have no clue what to look for, so I am asking for your help.   I listen to mainly Jungle, DnB, Hip-Hop, ambient, modern...

How much are tube replacements for them? And where can you buy them? I really like the style of them, and if it's only a minor inconvenience I wouldn't mind investing some money into a nice one.   And what exactly are they called? Are they just retro desktop headphone amps? Or do they...

Alright I believe I am going to buy the 580's.   But before I do, if I were to bump my price up one or two hundred more dollars (300-400), what headphones would be suited for what I am looking for?

Quote: All right thanks, I'll read the policy over, but I think I might just end up getting the 580's after reading more topics about them.   Quote: I do have more money to play with than just 200 dollars, I just wanted to spend 200 or less on headphones, but if I need to...

Quote: Is it a full refund or is it store credit? Because if it's a full refund I could buy the 580's and M50's and return the pair that I don't like as much.     And also, the desktop amps that have those tubes. What exactly are they? And do you have to replace them?