just got the t4 ibasso.. i want something more!! can u all recommend me something in the 200 dollar price range!! i will be using iem.. super fi 5 pro,PFE and nuforces iems!
Join Now
Be a part of the community.
It's free, join today!
Recent Reviews
-
I just picked these up today so this is just an initial assessment. These are a great sounding headphone overall but the fact that they are also closed back and still have great soundstage at...
-
everything about these headphones is flawless. Everything is balanced, and perfect. Any of the reviews that didn't like them most likely have a fake pair, or, hate life. The only thing I could...
-
I paid 25 bucks for this phone, which makes it stupidly good value. Best Bang for the buck phone. Quite comfy so you can use it for quite a long time. Sounds is quite awesome, not 200$ awesome...
-
with so much talk on burn-in , i really dont know if im a believer or not.... my xb500s had a change in sound once burnt in, but it wasnt the same with the shure se 535(then again BAs need no...
-
I am one of the crazy guys with a bucket full of IEMs. I listen mostly to my beloved Cowon J3 because I can equalize most IEMs for a sound I like. I have an amp. Now I have the 012s, like I...
Head-Fi Sponsors
Drop by and thank our partners for helping keep the lights on at Head-Fi!
best portable amp for 200 bucks
post #2 of 10
3/3/09 at 2:37am
- moodyrn
- Trader Feedback: +22
-
- offline
- 2,203 Posts. Joined 11/2008
- Location: Chelsea, AL
- Select All Posts By This User
little dot mkI. very underrated amp imo.
post #3 of 10
3/3/09 at 2:42am
- verjuno
- Trader Feedback: 0
-
- offline
- 107 Posts. Joined 3/2008
- Location: Busan
- Select All Posts By This User
how about alo double mini3?
post #4 of 10
3/3/09 at 5:00am
- qusp
- Trader Feedback: 0
- Member of the Trade: Twisted Cables
-
- offline
- 7,189 Posts. Joined 6/2008
- Location: Woody Point, QLD, Australia
- Select All Posts By This User
I wouldnt recommend the double mini^3 its too much extra money to spend for not much difference to the stock mini^3. would only cost an extra 20 over the standard mini^3 for so to get a builder to do what they do with that.
I would actually recommend upping your budget a bit; mainly because you already have an amp and while you will get an upgrade for $200, IMO it will not be huge and you will likely be in the same position in a few months time. i'm not a fan of incremental upgrades; actually ends up costing you more in the end as opposed to just spending a bit more and putting yourself in the upper end of quality amps. I would buy a used pico or something like that. for just under $300 you would be able to get a really nice amp. or you could get the D3 for your budget, actually slightly less.
I would actually recommend upping your budget a bit; mainly because you already have an amp and while you will get an upgrade for $200, IMO it will not be huge and you will likely be in the same position in a few months time. i'm not a fan of incremental upgrades; actually ends up costing you more in the end as opposed to just spending a bit more and putting yourself in the upper end of quality amps. I would buy a used pico or something like that. for just under $300 you would be able to get a really nice amp. or you could get the D3 for your budget, actually slightly less.
- JOEYBUCKETS
- Trader Feedback: +1
-
- offline
- 135 Posts. Joined 1/2009
- Location: Brooklyn,NY
- Select All Posts By This User
what about this iBasso D10 or the iBasso D3 or ALO Double Mini3 what which would be the best? i wanna go with one of these three!
post #6 of 10
3/3/09 at 2:46pm
yeah, first step try mini^3! next, .......!
post #7 of 10
3/3/09 at 3:01pm
- trickywombat
- Trader Feedback: 0
-
- offline
- 531 Posts. Joined 8/2007
- Location: So Cal
- Select All Posts By This User
Quote:
|
just got the t4 ibasso.. i want something more!! can u all recommend me something in the 200 dollar price range!! i will be using iem.. super fi 5 pro,PFE and nuforces iems!
|
Just a few questions to help with more recommendations:
What are you using as your source?
Upgrading the source may provide a greater improvement in sound than a new amp. For example, turning an iPod into an iMod, trying a different portable player.
How are you connecting your source to the T4?
For example, if you're using an iPod, are you using a Line Out Dock or are you using the headphone out?
What is your definition of "more!!" (or less, too) ?
For example,
Are you looking for more clarity/transparency/warmth ?
Are you looking for less hiss/distortion/bomminess ?
Want an equalizer that works? (i.e. not an iPod or Rockbox an iPod)
post #8 of 10
3/3/09 at 3:50pm
- TopQuark
- Trader Feedback: 0
-
- offline
- 103 Posts. Joined 1/2009
- Location: Cupertino, CA
- Select All Posts By This User
I'll vote for iBasso D3. Sweet sounding amp.
- JOEYBUCKETS
- Trader Feedback: +1
-
- offline
- 135 Posts. Joined 1/2009
- Location: Brooklyn,NY
- Select All Posts By This User
im using a ipod 32gb touch, im using LOD.. i want something with less hiss and more powerful..doesnt have to feel portable i want something i can use for a while and not need an upgrade with.
Quote:
|
I have the T4, too, and it's great. Any amp you get henceforth will no longer feel 'portable'. Burn it in for 200 hrs or so and see if the sound signature is good enough for you.
Just a few questions to help with more recommendations: What are you using as your source? Upgrading the source may provide a greater improvement in sound than a new amp. For example, turning an iPod into an iMod, trying a different portable player. How are you connecting your source to the T4? For example, if you're using an iPod, are you using a Line Out Dock or are you using the headphone out? What is your definition of "more!!" (or less, too) ? For example, Are you looking for more clarity/transparency/warmth ? Are you looking for less hiss/distortion/bomminess ? Want an equalizer that works? (i.e. not an iPod or Rockbox an iPod) |
post #10 of 10
3/3/09 at 10:20pm
- Miklos
- Trader Feedback: 0
-
- offline
- 156 Posts. Joined 1/2004
- Location: Oakville, ON, Canada
- Select All Posts By This User
I would consider the Xenos 1HA-EPC - it is less than $200, and it is a class above any other sub $200 amp... No hiss at all - it is dead quiet if no music is playing (and I am extremely sensitive to hiss!). In high gain mode it is very powerful. The great crossfeed circuit is also very useful.
See here for details:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f105/r...mpared-214588/
You could get one from Xenos direct, or alternatively I am selling one as well (at a lower price, with a premium leather case, with full 5 yr warranty) - here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/ne...c-sale-411592/
See here for details:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f105/r...mpared-214588/
You could get one from Xenos direct, or alternatively I am selling one as well (at a lower price, with a premium leather case, with full 5 yr warranty) - here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f42/ne...c-sale-411592/
Return Home
Back to Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
- best portable amp for 200 bucks
Currently, there are 1668 Active Users
(300 Members and 1368 Guests)
Recent Discussions
- › Using rca speaker system on laptop 1 minute ago
- › Audio Technica M50 1 minute ago
- › post your grado mods.... 2 minutes ago
- › Etymotic 4 pro 2 minutes ago
- › Radiopaq Pop Handsfree Earphones for iPhone 3 minutes ago
- › Decent portable headphones (e.g. AKG K450) 4 minutes ago
- › Suggestions Wanted 4 minutes ago
- › Denon DN-HP700 Review and comparison to the AH-D7000 7 minutes ago
- › weak link at computer audio 8 minutes ago
- › Inconsistent reviews @ WhatHiFi 8 minutes ago
View: New Posts | All Discussions
Recent Reviews
- › AKG K 550 by JohnnyBlaze554
- › Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones by Headphonezz
- › Sennheiser HD 238 Stereo Open Aire Headphone by Squirelrepublic
- › Beyerdynamic DT-990 Professional Headphones by turgid
- › Phonak PFE 012 by drsamdc
- › digiZoid ZO2 Personal hi-fi experience by redguy
- › Stanton Dynaphase Sixty by voodoo do-er
- › iBasso DX100 Reference DAP by Currawong
- › Klipsch Image S3 Nosie-Isolating Earphones with Patented Oval Ear-Tips by Swordrabbit
- › Shure SE215 Clear by Swordrabbit
View: More Reviews
New Articles
- › Comparing headphones: Sennheiser's HD... by Windsor
- › iBasso DX100 FAQ by DoctorHeadz
- › DIY Cable Info and Resources by Pingupenguins
- › Asr Head-Fi Threads Compendium by Asr
- › Headphone Buying Guide by keanex
- › Fostex T50RP modification summary LINKS - wiki by jgray91
- › Comparisons of the LCD-3 and the LCD-2 Rev. 2 by MacedonianHero
- › Posting Guidelines by Currawong
- › Comparisons of LCD-2 Rev. 1 and Rev. 2 by MacedonianHero
- › Membership Levels, Badges and Custom Titles by Currawong
View: New Articles | All Articles
Home | Head Gear | Forums | Articles | My Profile
About Head-Fi.org | Join the Community | Advertise
© 2012 Head-Fi.org is powered by Huddler Tech | FAQ | Support | Privacy/TOS | Site Map
About Head-Fi.org | Join the Community | Advertise
© 2012 Head-Fi.org is powered by Huddler Tech | FAQ | Support | Privacy/TOS | Site Map






