Hi guys! I've referenced this site a few times in the last few years for my headphone purchases. Thanks to you guys, I think I've purchases some good sounding equipment for my relatively small budget.

Anyway, I signed up for an account today to ask a few questions.

Right now, I tend to use my iPod and Fiio E3 hooked to Shure SCL3s for most my music when on the go. It sounds great with half my music. Really no complaints considering I'm on a tighter budget than most.

Problem is, about half my music is rap. And, I know I'll get blasted for it on this forum , but I like to have heavy hitting bass with said tunes. A good deal more than what's considered "natural."

When at my computer, it's no big deal. I just play the music through my speakers and sub. But my portable setup just doesn't have any kick at all.

I'm about to pull the trigger on a pair of Audio Technica ATH-ES7s. I'm pretty set on these after looking around for the last month or so. Nice build-quality, good SQ with heavy bass, and I won't look like a goof wearing them.

Now, I'm looking to get an amp to go a long with them. And honestly, I'm completely lost. I'd really like to keep it right around 100 bucks. However, I can go up another 50 or so if you guys think it'll make all the difference. Right now, I'm looking at the iBasso T4, but would really like the D2 if I could afford it. I've heard they're a bit heavy on the bass, too. But, maybe I'm doing it all wrong.

Any suggestions for an amp? Or about my setup in general?

Thanks!

You don't really need an amp with the ES7s. Your iPod will drive them fine on its own.