Quote: I wound up getting Hifiman HE-400. 

Quote: I actually have been very busy and haven't gotten around to building it yet. I do however have a friend who just built it and he loves it. 

Thanks for the advice. I will take my time

I just got my kit and I hope to start next week if I don't have too much homework. I'll probably be asking a few questions if anyone is familiar enough with the project to give me some tips. Does anyone know about how long it will take to complete, keep in mind I am completely new to the subject...

Were you using hifiman's velour pads, I have heard that those make them much more comfortable then with the leather pads

Can anyone compare the HE-400 with the DT-990 250 ohms?

Ok I will have a look at those. If anyone has any other suggestions for DAC and headphones that I have not listed above I would love to hear it. Also if anyone has anything to say about Project Sunrise information on it would be greatly appreciated.

Great thanks, I would rather use the line out I think and not buy a dedicated DAC yet. Unless there is a DAC under $100 that is really great for the price and a decent entry level DAC

DO you think it would be worth it to get a stand alone DAC like the bifrost?

I plan on using the project sunrise with my laptop, yes. Can I use the E7 strictly as a DAC and run it through the Project Sunrise? So the HE-400 would be better to get than the beyers?  

Could you compare them to the HE-400, I've heard they are similar. Would I have to install the sound card into my laptop? Could I use my E7 and a DAC. Sorry to bombard you with questions.

Quote: I will do so once it arrives and I finish building it.  Yes, I will be plugging it into my PC I currently don't have a DAC although I do have a Fiio E7 if that counts It will be almost entirely for music as I have other headphones that may be better suited for movies and gaming...

Quote: I listen to the same music genres as you and I think it all sounds great on my HM5's which I drive with a  Fiio E7. The bass is very tight and the highs and mids sound nice and accurate. Although I haven't heard either of the other headphones when I was looking for a pair I was...

Quote: Sorry I couldn't tell you about the Yulong but if you do want to get a new amp I could give you some suggestions. Do you prefer solid state of tube?

I just ordered a Project Sunrise Kit but I don't yet have good headphones for them (I just have the Brainwavz HM5 for traveling) does anyone have any advice for a pair of cans that go well with Project Sunrise. I have been between Hifiman HE-4/HE-400 and Sennheiser HD600/650 and Beyerdynamic DT...