FiiO E11 VS FiiO A1? (for those who own/owned either)
Jul 12, 2016 at 1:10 AM Post #16 of 21
   
For the Superlux HD661, can't see spending more on an amplifier then what the FiiO A1 costs.
For a long term investment for use with headphone you might buy in the future, I think the A3 is a good investment.


Right on, thanks for that. What would you recommend as a next (preferably budget friendly) set of cans that have a pretty neutral sound? (I would be open to other recommendations as well)
 
Jul 12, 2016 at 1:25 AM Post #17 of 21
 
Right on, thanks for that. What would you recommend as a next (preferably budget friendly) set of cans that have a pretty neutral sound? (I would be open to other recommendations as well)

Sennheiser HD600
 
Jul 15, 2016 at 8:57 PM Post #19 of 21
 
Right on, thanks for that. What would you recommend as a next (preferably budget friendly) set of cans that have a pretty neutral sound? (I would be open to other recommendations as well)

 
Soundmagic HP150 (closed) or HP200 (open) headphones.
Might be able to find used ones with in your budget.
 
They have a U shaped sound, not as bad as other U sounding headphones.
Currently using my HP200 headphone while listening to Gwen Stefani - Make me like you :)
 
Jul 16, 2016 at 5:24 PM Post #20 of 21
Bump on the Soundmagics. If you can get a set of HP100s cheap get them. Great deep controlled bass, but still have a neutral sound signature. The mids and highs are incredibly detailed and clear. The clarity and enhanced bass makes them VERY musical and fun.
 
The HP 100s are harder to find but as mentioned, the HP150s are also amazing and i think you can get them for around $120.
 
I've had the Senn HD 650 and the Soundmagic HP 100 and HP 200 both sounded better.
 
The difference between the HP 100 v 150 to my ears was the 100s had tighter bass and the 150s had a bit more prominent highs. Both are very detailed and a big step up from your Superlux. EDIT : That's not to say the 150s lack bass, the difference is small. The bass on both.... glorious :)
 
As for a cheap AMP, i have the Topping NX2 for portable use and it has a noticeable impact on both iems and headphones that aren't too juice hungry.
 
Jul 16, 2016 at 8:39 PM Post #21 of 21
   
Soundmagic HP150 (closed) or HP200 (open) headphones.
Might be able to find used ones with in your budget.
 
They have a U shaped sound, not as bad as other U sounding headphones.
Currently using my HP200 headphone while listening to Gwen Stefani - Make me like you :)

Now, what's the difference between a U shaped VS V shaped VS flat? (I actually googled this and came to another forum post lol)
This guy said this:
"
V-shaped = Bass and highs emphasis, mids recessed in comparision
 
Coloured = A bit similar to distorted I'd say but colored has just a less negative ring to it. Some people enjoy a "colored" sound, ie non-neutral/accurate/non-true to the original sound such as Grado's "in-your-face" treble or Sony Xtra Bass series huge bass response for example and that's where I'd use the word colored rather than distorted as distorted is a word that includes so many kinds of distortion and the kind of distortions that are generally disliked about just about anyone, is where I'd rather use the word "distorted" even though the definition of it is similar.
 
Dark: Highs are veiled/recessed, leading to a smoother/warmer sound, lack of "sparkle".
 
Veiled: Similar to above, mostly used about the highs, recessed, hidden behind the bass and mid frequencies."
 
And is there more shapes than this? Cause he explains V-shaped, but what is U then compared to these others he mentions?
Or can a V/U-shape also be veiled, dark, or coloured?
 
 

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