[slayerdemon555]

Hello again everyone.
 
I have been looking into some options for new headphones to replace my Alessandro MS1's. I have narrowed my choices down to either:
 
The HiFiMAN HE300
 
or
 
the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900x
 
Noting that either will be sold to me for the same price (250 US), I will be using these unamped from an ipod classic, and that I am seeking a sound signature closer to my prior headphones (Alessandro ms1's), what is my best option?
 
Thank you.

 

[slayerdemon555]

bump

 

[slayerdemon555]

Also, if possible, I can procure the HE 400 instead, but I was told that they aren't worth using without any amplification. Any thoughts on this?

 

[slayerdemon555]

Bump
 
still seeking opinions on which would be better unamped, and solely for listening to music: the HiFiMAN HE300 or the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900x

 

[slayerdemon555]

A new option has arisen in the form of the form of the Beyer Dynamic DT 990 Premium 32 OHM model.
 
So, I guess my choices are now
 
the HiFiMAN HE300 or the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900x or the Beyer Dynamic DT 990 Premium 32 OHM.
 
Any thoughts?

 

[honmashinsei]

Do yourself a favor and first invest in a (small) amp!

 

[slayerdemon555]

So yet another opportunity has presented itself.
 
Beyer Dynamic DT 990 Premium 32 OHM or HiFiMAN HE400?
 
for unamped use, and exclusively for listening to music?
 

 

[swifty7]

I guess amping is not an option for you?  But I tell you it does make a world of difference even with easy to drive HP's
 
what kind of sound signature were you going for?