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post #121 of 1488
11/22/12 at 7:03am
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I can xcompare to the DT770's. In a few words, a $150 worth headphone vs a $300 worth one (sound wise).

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post #122 of 1488
11/22/12 at 7:30am

AKG K167 TI

I didn't plan on amping these. That said, I have always done the portable thing. Ipod, plus K81DJ and that was it.

If I was to go amp, would a Fiio e6 do enough to actually make a difference? That is about all I am willing to spend on one. Would it make a difference with the 167? Or not worth it.
post #123 of 1488
11/22/12 at 7:38am
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No, not worth it.  Don't use anything below the E11 for these phones.

post #124 of 1488
11/22/12 at 7:41am
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Man, classical music with these is a unique experience... Maybe due to so much detail and the "Amphitheater" like soundstage (and I never liked classical music)


Edited by miow - 11/22/12 at 7:48am
post #125 of 1488
11/22/12 at 7:45am
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double post.


Edited by miow - 11/22/12 at 7:48am
post #126 of 1488
11/22/12 at 7:46am

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Originally Posted by miow View Post

No, not worth it.  Don't use anything below the E11 for these phones.


How much of a difference would a e11 make with these? A little or a world of difference? I do like the fact it comes with the rubber band to keep it together with my ipod.
post #127 of 1488
11/22/12 at 7:53am
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Yes it does some difference. Not much, but something. Now, if you put a JDSLabs C421 with AD2227 OPAmp, even instrument separation gets better. Makes the E11 sound muddy and congested.
 


Edited by miow - 11/22/12 at 7:54am
post #128 of 1488
11/22/12 at 7:56am

Thanks.  I currently have the DT 990, but am trying to audition a few more before my return window closes.  Portability and ability to be driven without an am is huge-- I have been lugging the 990 back and forth to the office, and it's more of a hassle than I thought it'd be. 
 

post #129 of 1488
11/22/12 at 8:10am
Just got them, all I can say is WOW smily_headphones1.gif


post #130 of 1488
11/22/12 at 8:11am
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post #131 of 1488
11/22/12 at 8:12am

AKG K167 TI

OMG. Make me want
post #132 of 1488
11/22/12 at 8:21am
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OMG. Make me want

 

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post #133 of 1488
11/22/12 at 8:28am

Are these headphones good for EDM?
 

post #134 of 1488
11/22/12 at 8:32am
OMG, the details, these headphones really makes me want to listen to my entire collection all over again, Diana Krall has never sounded so good.

These should sell like hotcakes, I'm very impressed.

More later smily_headphones1.gif
Edited by alpha10 - 11/22/12 at 8:34am
post #135 of 1488
11/22/12 at 8:48am
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Are these headphones good for EDM?
 

 

It depends if you're a basshead or not. If you are, there are other options. In this case, the K267's, eventually. For me (I'm a basshead) they don't work for EDM (I like to feel the drivers shaking), but do work wonderfully for everything else, including Hip-Hop.

 

 

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OMG, the details, these headphones really makes me want to listen to my entire collection all over again, Diana Krall has never sounded so good.

These should sell like hotcakes, I'm very impressed.

More later smily_headphones1.gif

 

Dude, I'm reconsidering the move to the K267's. These K167's have everything one could dream of for 230€.


Edited by miow - 11/22/12 at 8:58am
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