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I'm new: Is there a FAQ for the Head-Fi Forums?

post #1 of 5
4/25/10 at 10:09am
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Anyone, anyone? If not, then maybe you'll help out a newbie by reading further...

I don't consider myself to be an audiophile, but I've always wanted good sound quality when it comes to portable audio and didn't think it was possible. I never quite understood why people spent hundreds of dollars on headphones/earphones when the mainstream portable players they connected to always seemed to put out substandard audio quality.

Then I find this website! It seems you all are using the digital output on your portable player to an external amplifier where you then plug in your expensive headphones/earphones!! Why didn't I think of this before, lol.

Barring an FAQ from existing, maybe you can help my answer my questions because I really want a portable setup now:

1. Does it matter what MP3 player you use as long as it has digital output?

2. Are IEMs prone to popping out of your ears if you run or workout in them?

3. I'm willing to spend ~$1,000 on IEMs, so what price range should I be looking at when it comes to the external amplifier without sacrificing sound quality?

And thanks guys, I'm really stoked that having excellent sound quality is possible when it comes to portable audio; just wish I had researched this before!!
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post #2 of 5
4/25/10 at 10:14am
Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio - FAQ
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post #3 of 5
4/25/10 at 10:38am
Thread Starter 
That's not the FAQ I had in mind -- the one you linked is for the board itself, as in how to post messages, create threads, etc.

Thanks though!
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post #4 of 5
4/25/10 at 11:00am
Welcome. The stickies at the top of the gear forums might be helpful to you.

As far as recs for iems go: JH13s! I'm using a pico slim amp ($350) and and ipod classic with a whiplash micro lod (line out dock that connects ipod to amp, about $100). I use the classic for storage space, and chose the pico slim for it's volume control and overall sound, but there are many options available for you to check out, but that's probably the price range you'll be looking at. BTW, the JH13s sound really good without an amp, though improve noticeably with one, but if you went that route, you could get the iems, then take your time researching and maybe hearing amps before purchasing. If you can get to Chicago first weekend in June, that's where you want to be: CanJam '10!
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post #5 of 5
4/25/10 at 11:08am
Actually there's huge going on about the sound quality of portables, especially their DACs. A LOD is not a digital output, however, only the old H120/140 iRivers, the HiFiMan Player, MD's and CD's players (maybe a few others) have that.
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