Yes, open headphones would be perfectly fine. I just use them at home.

Hi all,   My current setup:   Denon D2000 Headroom Micro DAC Headroom Micro Amp   I really like my Denon but I find them a bit fatiguing and I would like to complement them with another headphone, something perhaps with a different sound signature. I listen to electronic, dance, rock...

Really enjoying my A17 with my Klipsch S4. I wonder though, would a better IEM make a big difference in sound quality? Not really interested in having a portable dac/amp, I like the simplicity of just dap + iems.

As the title states, are there any impressions on the Audio-gd C2 yet? My birthday is in a month and I was thinking about picking up one of these. I intend to use it with a Denon D2000 and a HeadRoom Micro DAC. It would be my first real amp (using a PA2V2 right now). I know the C2-C is...

Got it a couple months ago. Haven't had much time to ride.. hoping to fix that soon!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yffum Thanks for the suggestion, I think I'll look into getting a small amp like that after I purchase some headphones that I'm happy with. I want to have something to compare it with, so do you think these would be better than those Beats headphones by Dr...

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Thanks for the input everyone. I'll look for a Micro Amp!

Quote: Originally Posted by Necrolic HeadRoom Micro, you already have the DAC and the stack matches VERY well with the D series of headphones (HeadRoom products in general match well with it). Other good options are Audio-GD Compass (which IMO exceeds the HR Micro stack at a much...

Hi all, Recently got my first good pair of headphones (Denon D2000) and my first DAC (Headroom Micro DAC). Just looking for opinions on a good first amp! My budget is $200-$300. I prefer buying used to save $$, but I know that's not always an option. I listen to a lot of different...

Giving you a bump as I am interested too.

Quote: Originally Posted by sektr Thanks for recommendations, keep em coming! I'm going to skip the VDAC as it's a portable, battery power is blech, I'll go check out the other ones. It is not a portable, nor is it battery powered! MUSICDIRECT - MUSICAL FIDELITY - V-DAC DIGITAL...

Quote: Originally Posted by rds It gains you cred on this forum and with audiophiles. Obviously to many people here that is very important. The iphone may be a status symbol in that it require some dispensable income, but it's not on the level of a luxury watch at all. Bottom line is...

I bought a PA2V2 a couple years back, to go with my SR-80. At first it didn't seem to really do much, but I realize now that is because I was using a crappy MP3 player with it. Recently I pulled it out of my desk and hooked it up to a newer Sony Walkman MP3 player, and the difference in sound...

Quote: Originally Posted by AmanGeorge ^I think there probably is a significant difference between a $100 and a $300 DAC. For example, I didn't hear much improvement with my $80 Go-Vibe DAC; I definitely heard a different sound through my HRT Music Streamer+; my PS Audio DLIII is best...

Quote: Originally Posted by aristos_achaion The V-DAC is indeed a wonderful DAC, but be warned...you'll want to upgrade your amp next! I worry about this too! Is there a big difference between a $100 DAC and a $300 DAC? I just can't decide if it's worth spending that much...

Bumping for more input if you wouldn't mind. Thanks.

I've heard the Denon D2000 has good bass... or at least I hope so, as I have one in the mail. Edit: Oh sorry I missed the "open" in the title.

I'm in too. First pair above the Grado SR-80 I've had for 7 years. Can't wait.

Hi punkaroo. Thanks for the suggestions. I checked out the Music Streamer--looks pretty nice, but I think I'd prefer one with dedicated power. About the iBasso--sure looks nice, but I'd really prefer a separate device that just acts as a DAC (to avoid spending money on a redundant feature...

Hi all, I currently have the Grado SR-80, with a Denon D2000 in the mail. I also have a PA2V2 by Gary. I'm looking for my first DAC. It will primarily be used with the D2000s at home with my computer. My budget is between $100 and $300. I'm not sure if it's better to just get a cheap DAC...

So many different answers.

This should be easy: 1. Grado SR-80 2. JVC HA-FX66B

I was wondering why there are different models of the same headphone with different impedances. How does it change the sound? Such as comparing a 250ohm headphone to a 600ohm one. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by tomb Will it work? Yes. - snip - This was a great post. Very informative, thanks!