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post #16 of 17
2/4/12 at 5:19am
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Originally Posted by dur0005 View Post

 

 

I'm willing to spend under $100, and I want something transportable, seeing as I'm going to be using the headphones (probably the D2000's) and the amp with my iPod. I was thinking the FiiO E6 (preferably) or E11; would either be suitable with the D2000s?

 


Feedback on the E11 is that it's a little dark; unless you'd consider that a plus?

 

 

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post #17 of 17
2/4/12 at 6:14pm
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Originally Posted by LithoJazoSphere View Post

I don't think the D2000 will have the isolation he's looking for.  A few options are the Ultrasone HFI-780, Shure SRH-840, Sennheiser HD-25-1 II.  None of those really need an amp, but leave you room for something relatively inexpensive, like an E11. 


Great phones for metal, thrash, etc.

 

 

 

 


 

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Grados are excellent...except, they're about the least isolating/noise cancelling can you'll find.


Truth.

 

 

 


 

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I should mention I plan to use my headphones majority of the time outside the house, so I guess I'd need a portable amp and not the E10? Any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

 

Moving about, e.g. walking as you wear them?

 

If yes, don't get the D2000's.  They fit very loosely and won't stay in place even for a second.

They are most definitely "sitting down" headphones.

 

 

 

 


 

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Originally Posted by dur0005 View Post

 

 

I'm willing to spend under $100, and I want something transportable, seeing as I'm going to be using the headphones (probably the D2000's) and the amp with my iPod. I was thinking the FiiO E6 (preferably) or E11; would either be suitable with the D2000s?

 


 

The Fiio E11's a good portable amp that's priced right.

Runs about $60. IIRC.  Plus a couple of cables.

 

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