Hi All
So I have finally arrived at a home rig I am pretty much happy with - Beyer T1, Violectric V200 and Metrum Octave. The combo gives me detail and musicality, no harsh digital highs, deep but articulate bass.
But now - how to replicate this portably? Or as near as I can?
Commuting I use the iphone 4, 256 kbit files, and spotify (320 kbit). I also have ipod classic loaded with AIFF files but I keep leaving it at home!
At work I use spotify out of a dell laptop, through my old iBasso D10 Cobra. I have the Momentums which are ok, a bit uncomfortable (no way does anyone fit their ears in those surely
) and which get boomy in the bass with amplification. I've taken to bringing in the Ultrasone Sig Pros to work (had to bring a bigger bag,, and not gonna be wearing them on the tube). Finally, the good old Senn IE8 which is my longest standing bit of kit, a bit bassy I find now compared to my home rig.
My thoughts have been going off in so may directions I'm unsure how to proceed - do I upgrade my iems (to what?), go for Beyer 1350 (as I like the T1), upgrade the amp/dac - I'm confused.
Any recommendations or tips as to how to go about putting together a next level prtable rig - for commuting and/or office work - gratefully received!
So I have finally arrived at a home rig I am pretty much happy with - Beyer T1, Violectric V200 and Metrum Octave. The combo gives me detail and musicality, no harsh digital highs, deep but articulate bass.
But now - how to replicate this portably? Or as near as I can?
Commuting I use the iphone 4, 256 kbit files, and spotify (320 kbit). I also have ipod classic loaded with AIFF files but I keep leaving it at home!
At work I use spotify out of a dell laptop, through my old iBasso D10 Cobra. I have the Momentums which are ok, a bit uncomfortable (no way does anyone fit their ears in those surely
) and which get boomy in the bass with amplification. I've taken to bringing in the Ultrasone Sig Pros to work (had to bring a bigger bag,, and not gonna be wearing them on the tube). Finally, the good old Senn IE8 which is my longest standing bit of kit, a bit bassy I find now compared to my home rig.My thoughts have been going off in so may directions I'm unsure how to proceed - do I upgrade my iems (to what?), go for Beyer 1350 (as I like the T1), upgrade the amp/dac - I'm confused.
Any recommendations or tips as to how to go about putting together a next level prtable rig - for commuting and/or office work - gratefully received!
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