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Eagle_Driver · Dec 6, 2001 at 6:15 AM

Here are my portable setups for different activities (I don't currently own a headphone amp):

Commuting:
Panasonic SL-CT470 plus one of the following:

Grado SR-60, Grado SR-80, Sennheiser MX 500, Sony MDR-E888LP, Sony MDR-EX70LP OR Sony MDR-V6

Exercising:
Sony D-EJ721 plus one of the following:

Koss KSC-50, Koss Porta Pro OR cheap, crappy Sony "Sports" vertical in-ears (MDR-A30G)

MacDEF · Dec 6, 2001 at 8:23 AM

TRAVEL:
Sony MZ-E900 MD player
Etymotic ER4P

EXERCISE/ACTIVE:
Sony MZ-E900 MD player
Koss KSC-35

pawwh98 · Dec 6, 2001 at 11:00 AM

At the moment a JVC XM-R70 MD-Player with Sony 7506 or Grado SR-60 headphones. The JVC sounds significantly better than a Sony MZ-R700 I borrowed from a friend, but is to be replaced with a Sony MZ-R50 and self built DIY amp (OPA2134->BUF634,2x9V) I'm planning to assemble.

I also recently bought a Denon DCP-100 PCD, which has a fantastic sound (the MD-Players are no match at all), but is so bulky that it can rather be used for travel or at work. It doesn't even need an extra amp to drive Sennheisers, but I'm curious if my amp with input from the line out improves the sound even more.

Bye,
pawwh98

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setmenu · Dec 6, 2001 at 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by M Rael

Altoids just refers to the metal tin that houses the amp. Its a DIY product. In the picture of my little portable rig they've used a Penguin tin.. Penguin Caffeinated Mints. They wipe the floor with Altoids sorry-as$ excuse for a.. oh sorry, thats not me, thats the caffeine talking.

I like the set up!
Question..
How do you find the Grados with their open construction
when out and about?

I am using dt931s in my rig and they have me scuttling about
to find the quiet spots!

setmenu · Dec 6, 2001 at 11:50 AM

oops
did not think the picture would be quoted,still saves on scrolling
for another look!

One thought do people out there with nice rigs like this with all
their attendent diy/mods and tender loving care...................
get paraniod about taking them outside..what with potential
for mugging etc,after all when you take money out of the
equation its the time!![plus mental anguish]

andrzejpw · Dec 6, 2001 at 12:17 PM

Usually:

sharp mt90 MD player + mx500s

Sometimes:

sharp mt90 MD player + homebuilt cmoy + hd580s

M Rael · Dec 6, 2001 at 3:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by setmenu
One thought do people out there with nice rigs like this with all
their attendent diy/mods and tender loving care...................
get paraniod about taking them outside..what with potential
for mugging etc

I dont live in a city like that, so no I dont worry at all. Besides, I'm 6' tall, 185lbs, and I have boxing gear at home I use as a workout thing. In other words, I can hit really hard

The Grado is fine for portable use, as long as you arent stationary in a group of people (riding a bus, subway, etc.) Or if you kept the volume way down it would probably be alright there too. But I use mine for work, and leaking sound isnt a problem. If it IS a problem at work I refer them to the fact that I can hit really hard.

jamie · Dec 6, 2001 at 3:58 PM

whoa...alot of ppl has the ETY ER4's and a md player// dayam, as a highschool student. i cant afford a ~$300 headphone. but i hope its worth every penny of it.... i can only afford the koss ksc-35 and v6..(ooohhh well they still *sounds* good)

..........................
i probally save money to get the ety er6....as long they dont need a portable amp [

fiddler · Dec 6, 2001 at 4:07 PM

Source: Pana 570 cdp OR Sharp MT77 mdr

Cans: V6 for commuting, KSC50 for exercise/school/etc.

setmenu · Dec 6, 2001 at 4:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by M Rael

I dont live in a city like that, so no I dont worry at all. Besides, I'm 6' tall, 185lbs, and I have boxing gear at home I use as a workout thing. In other words, I can hit really hard

The Grado is fine for portable use, as long as you arent stationary in a group of people (riding a bus, subway, etc.) Or if you kept the volume way down it would probably be alright there too. But I use mine for work, and leaking sound isnt a problem. If it IS a problem at work I refer them to the fact that I can hit really hard.

Yo... such self confidence!

I enyoy a bit of Karate but never the less....

Where I live does not have a great problem,but its growing
slowly but surely,

I am pleased such things don,t enter your mind,

Again love the rig

DanG · Dec 6, 2001 at 4:55 PM

Quote:

what with potential for mugging etc

Rugby players are never afraid.

morphsci · Dec 6, 2001 at 4:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by setmenu
One thought do people out there with nice rigs like this with all
their attendent diy/mods and tender loving care...................
get paraniod about taking them outside..what with potential
for mugging etc,after all when you take money out of the
equation its the time!![plus mental anguish]

Radio Shack 3904 or Nomad II MG
Sony V6 or Koss KSC-35
Taurus 9mm

J/K

Peddler · Dec 6, 2001 at 5:04 PM

Portable rig - depending on mood/situation:

Walking:
Sony MD-R900 MD recorder with Sony 888's
or
Sony D--915 Discman with 888's
or (quite often at the moment!)
Iriver2 CD/MP3 player with 888's

At home mooching about the house the above but with

Airhead amp
Etymotic ER4 with custom earmoulds.

redshifter · Dec 6, 2001 at 5:07 PM

sources:
sony d-777 pcdp
sony dd9 "quartz walkman" (metal tape only, full analog)
sony md-rz70pc md recorder

headphones:
sony v6
sony cd1700
sony e888
sony ex70

the combo i use the most is the d-777 + v6. very hard to beat for portability & sound.

i don't think i'll be able to resist those new etymotic research plugs for long...