[wolfetan44]

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Would a Fiio E11 drive a Beyer DT990 250 ohms? i know it sounds like a dumb question but you never know 

. And if it cant can you guys recommend a amp that will? Also what is the point of going higher in ohms?

Bump.
 
 

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Would a Fiio E11 drive a Beyer DT990 250 ohms? i know it sounds like a dumb question but you never know 

. And if it cant can you guys recommend a amp that will? Also what is the point of going higher in ohms?

The Fiio E11 will drive 250-ohm headphones.
 
 
 

 

[PurpleAngel]

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I'm looking for headphones that have great isolation (non leakage), that are bass and mids focused. So, strong bass and forward mids. I also want good soundstage, clear sound, and good comfort. My budget is $300, and I don't want an amp. Does such a headphone exist? I was thinking about the AKG K550's.

Owners of the K550 have had really good things to say about the K550's sound stage.
 
 

 

[raymond8246]

Which would be the portable amp with the best sound quality? fiio e11, fiio e7, fiio e17, or digizoid zo2?

 

[keenraven]

 
I've been perusing these forums for some time, but figured I'd make an account and join in!
 
I recently added the Denon D7000 to my collection, and had a few questions/ comments.
 
I got started into the headphone game with the AT AD-700, and then quickly upgraded to a 598 HD, followed by a pair of K702's, which remain with my setup along with the new D7000. For amplification, i'm currently using a Hifiman EF2A, which I swapped american tubes into. 
 
The D7000's sound fantastic. I've never listened to, much less owned, cans of this quality. I don't characterize myself as a bass head, but the deep, punchy low end sure feels like an improvement over my 702s. The 702s are very clean and analytical and have an airy soundstage, but I find the D7000's so far to be much more pleasing to listen to (as well as more comfortable!) 
 
Is my amp a decent match for these two pairs of headphones? Would a more expensive headphone amp push these headphones significantly further, or would it be a case of diminishing returns? And if I were to invest in another amp, are there any which would be well suited to both headphones? 
 
Thanks for the help!
 
 

 

[keenraven]

Can't say for sure between those as I havent used them all, but I've been pretty happy with the e7. For the price, a portable/amp DAC of such decent quality is pretty impressive.

 

[LazBro123]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/605733/ultrasone-hfi-2400#post_8312162
 
I reduced the price 

 

[imackler]

Read ClieOS' opening post: Good read. http://www.head-fi.org/t/587912/fiio-e17-alpen-first-impression-final-thought
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Which would be the portable amp with the best sound quality? fiio e11, fiio e7, fiio e17, or digizoid zo2?

 

 

[Ayman250]

I am in the market for a new pair of headphones. I am looking for full-size headphones that i will be listening to both, in doors and out. I would like headphones that are at-least decent with the wattage supplied by an i-phone. I am looking to spend around $250. I have heard good things about the Sennheiser 598 headphones. If there is anything just as good with a little better bass, that would be amazing. I am new to this so if there is anymore info that I need to provide I will make sure to do that. 
-Thank you in advanced. 

 

[keenraven]

I owned the Senn 598, and was not a fan. They look cool in pictures, but in reality they feel surprisingly cheap and flimsy. In terms of sound quality, I was not particularly impressed. I've enjoyed the other Senns I've heard, but the 598 was probably my biggest headphone purchase regret. I think you should look into the Denon D2000 if you can spend a bit more money, or the AKG 702 is 250 right now on amazon- though good luck driving that without an amp. I used the K702, which feels pretty durable, outside with the E7 regularly. The K702 is very accurate, but I would not call it bass-heavy. The E7 is decent and cheap. 

 

[wolfetan44]

What does higher ohms do? Wondering whether to get the better dt990 32 ohms or 250 ohms

 

[csf101]

Hey guys.
Quick question. My favorite genres of music are Rock, Heavy Metal, and Rap. After asking around, the two most suggested Headphones I get are the Ultrasone HFI-580 and the Q40s. Which pair would be better for kinds of genres? Or is there something else I should look into for the price range?
Thanks for any answers.

Still need more answers.

 

[LazBro123]

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Still need more answers.

Out of those two, get the 580s. What is your budget?

 

[tryxt]

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CAL! or Ultrasone HiFi 780.
 

The HiFis are $250. As for the CALs, are they fair at $100? Read about them recently going up in price due to demand and that they are a great value at $70 or so.

 

[Kerry56]

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The HiFis are $250. As for the CALs, are they fair at $100? Read about them recently going up in price due to demand and that they are a great value at $70 or so.

I like the CAL quite a lot, but $100?  That brings a lot of other good headphones into play, like the AKG K240 Studio, Sony ZX700 and the virtually indestructable Sony MDR V6.  Looking at your other post, this is for your girlfriend and will be used as a portable?  In that case I think you should take a look at the Sony ZX700.  MacMall has them for $75.