[nihontoman]

All I can say, is I'm glad I asked around and searched for info on earbuds that have my proffered sound signature, because I really wanted to get the MRZ tomahawks because they looked pretty good

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

Question to everyone here:
 
Is it really necessary to have an amp?
 
I have the following earbuds (most of which I am still waiting for in the mail). Do I really need an Amp? And if so, what is a good one that is inexpensive?
 
- Edifier H180
- VE Monk Plus
- Shozy Cygnus
- Rose Technology Mojito
- DIY Dual Dynamic Matrix with PowerBeats Driver
- Awei ES10
- Apple EarPods
 
As far as source I usually use Ipod Nano 7th generation.

 

[nihontoman]

  Question to everyone here:
 
Is it really necessary to have an amp?
 
I have the following earbuds (most of which I am still waiting for in the mail). Do I really need an Amp? And if so, what is a good one that is inexpensive?
 
- Edifier H180
- VE Monk Plus
- Shozy Cygnus
- Rose Technology Mojito
- DIY Dual Dynamic Matrix with PowerBeats Driver
- Awei ES10
- Apple EarPods
 
As far as source I usually use Ipod Nano 7th generation.

depends on phones, but it won't hurt. also, judging from the fact that you have some pretty expensive buds, something like a schiit magni 2 for 99$ won't hurt your wallet so much and you are pretty much guaranteed to have NO requirement for other desktop amp. if you wan't portable, I'd just get a good player with good amplifier built in (I use iBasso DX50 for example).
 
 
as for the necessity, it depends - depends if you want to get sound from your phones or want to use their full potential. by using their full potential, I mean almost any phone will benefit from an amp that has heaps of headspace and power. all I can say my phones sound better out from my DX50 compared to headphone out on my pc...

 

[Tayyab Pirzada]

 
depends on phones, but it won't hurt. also, judging from the fact that you have some pretty expensive buds, something like a schiit magni 2 for 99$ won't hurt your wallet so much and you are pretty much guaranteed to have NO requirement for other desktop amp. if you wan't portable, I'd just get a good player with good amplifier built in (I use iBasso DX50 for example).
 
 
as for the necessity, it depends - depends if you want to get sound from your phones or want to use their full potential. by using their full potential, I mean almost any phone will benefit from an amp that has heaps of headspace and power. all I can say my phones sound better out from my DX50 compared to headphone out on my pc...

Hmmm, I'm not sure I want to buy a whole other audio player though. I already have an ipod which I use for listening. 
 
Are there any portable amps that would work with an iPod Nano 7th generation?

 

[vapman]

  Hmmm, I'm not sure I want to buy a whole other audio player though. I already have an ipod which I use for listening. 
 
Are there any portable amps that would work with an iPod Nano 7th generation?

if it has the dock port you can get a LOD, a few places make them... i have a Bengkel Macro one that is super nice
 

 
 
ffio and some other people also make them
 
If it doesn't have a dock port i think you don't have much option

 

[artpiggo]

Question to everyone here:

Is it really necessary to have an amp?

I have the following earbuds (most of which I am still waiting for in the mail). Do I really need an Amp? And if so, what is a good one that is inexpensive?

- Edifier H180

- VE Monk Plus

- Shozy Cygnus

- Rose Technology Mojito

- DIY Dual Dynamic Matrix with PowerBeats Driver

- Awei ES10

- Apple EarPods

As far as source I usually use Ipod Nano 7th generation.

The only way to know is you go to headphone shop. Ask for random amp. Try it with each of yours. If any of it sounds even better for your taste, that one requires amp to get its final voice.

In your list, i have only ve monk plus. In my case, ve monk plus requires amp for me

 

[mochill]

Rose mojito @ penonaudio

 

[rggz]

  I'm surprised there isn't a lengthy review of the Mojito yet.

You can try read here this review about Mojito with translate:
http://blog.livedoor.jp/headphone_metal/archives/52304993.html
 
I think this translator is the best for Japanese to English: http://www.excite.co.jp/world/english_japanese/ 

 

[golov17]

I hope get soon a "real" Edimun v3, to compare it with Edimun v2. Expectation.

 

[Zani004]

I hope get soon a "real" Edimun v3, to compare it with Edimun v2. Expectation.

The pictures here http://www.bengkelmacro.com/ev3-edimun-v3/ show both a straight and 90 degree plug. Do you have a choice?
 
When you spoke to them, did you learn whether there is any sacrifice in the lows to improve the mids over version 2?

 

[golov17]

there is a choice, but I prefer the straight .. I have to hear it with your ears, to say for sure

 

[Tony Ng]

I almost went go go! But the bass comments causes me to pause dammit!

"湖西小筑 DIY Dual Driver - OEM Dual Dynamic Matrix driver from PowerBeats, some of the best soundstage and micro-detail, but very neutral and doesn't have much bass reach or depth."

the name 湖西小筑 sounds more like a love hotel..

 

[AudioNewbi3]

the name 湖西小筑 sounds more like a love hotel..

Ahahahaha true that.
But i though that it meant Small workshop/hut by the side of the west lake? hahaha

 

[Zani004]

there is a choice, but I prefer the straight .. I have to hear it with your ears, to say for sure

 

there is a choice, but I prefer the straight .. I have to hear it with your ears, to say for sure

Thank you, that's good to know. Now have to wait for your comparison.

 

[vapman]

Compared H180 to Red Demon....
 
shocked they are the same driver, the Red Demon sounds so different compared to a stock H180!
 
Mids are much more forward on Red Demon than H180, definitely a re-balanced sound for sure.
 
H180 easier to bump bass and overload it with sub bass though. I definitely treat them worse than the Red Demons.
 
Gotta get Edimun v3 then recable my own H180 and see what happens

 
Still using only the bMac MK2 3CH, this little thing seriously rocks. I probably use the 75 ohm output more than the normal headphone output. great for doing comparisons. Sound hits way above its price point. under $100 usd and an easy winner IMO...