Amp recommendations for Beats

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHex2 

I have very acute hearing, and I like to listen to music the way it was meant to be listened to, that is no excessive bass or whatnot. 

Well then...you have the wrong headphones. Sell them and get something better and have money left over for an amp/DAC.

OK, for DAC/Amp combos, you'd do well to star in the "Head Gear" section (button at top of this page) and go through the different models there.

I've just had a look and the following manufacturers jump out:

Audio-gd (Fun)

Headroom

Nuforce (HDP)

LIttle Dot (DACII)

Also not mentioned there is the Matrix Mini-i which is also a good buy.

The Nuforce is the most expensive option above but also probably the best DAC section in the list so you could upgrade your amp later.

I haven't heard any of these combos so I can't comment on sound sig. If you use the search, you'll find loads of threads about each of these models.

As for your Beats and acute hearing, it's generally considered that cans like AKG701s and Beyer DT880s are highly detailed and ideal for critical listening. If you decide to upgrade, check them out, you'll enjoy them.

Also, word of advice, if you've got the beats with the noise cancelling, turn it off. They sound much better with no NC.

Even though you don't like the design of the E7/E9 combo , it's probley the best option as the sound is completly netruel there is no colouration to the sound in anyway.

This is absolutely true. With beats all you can hear is the bass...which doesn't reach very low either. The highs were okay, but a bit piercing.
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmAndHammer 

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHex2 

I have very acute hearing, and I like to listen to music the way it was meant to be listened to, that is no excessive bass or whatnot. 

Well then...you have the wrong headphones. Sell them and get something better and have money left over for an amp/DAC.

OP: I think you're contradicting yourself between this thread, and your other thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/534395/akg-k272-vs-akg-q701#post_7207375

In the other thread, you said:

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHex2 

I have a set of beats studios, but I also want to use an amp/dac to get the best possible quality, and I know you cant amp noise canceling headphones.

If you're asking about an amp for the Beats Studio, you don't need one.  They have their own amp built in.

That. And its not a good idea to run audio signals through 3 amps (computer-amp-Beats). And you must be crazy if you say the Beats are neutral.
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwkarth 

If you're asking about an amp for the Beats Studio, you don't need one.  They have their own amp built in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yifu 

That. And its not a good idea to run audio signals through 3 amps (computer-amp-Beats). And you must be crazy if you say the Beats are neutral.
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwkarth 

If you're asking about an amp for the Beats Studio, you don't need one.  They have their own amp built in.

 

I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to say.   Regarding neutrality, the Studio's were fairly neutral in the midband and highs when they were brought to market.  I have no idea what's happened to them these days.  The bass was always boosted, but Monster was careful to not let that boost intrude into the midband.