I would recommend Secret Sphere, Persuader, Vision Divine, etc over Blind Guardian any day of the week.

  Blind Guardian has only released two albums I have ever enjoyed. This was not one of them.    Blind Guardian isn't something I would associate with quality, personally. I'd associate them with consistency, and mediocrity, in that they're consistently mediocre.

  I mostly listen to Power/Prog, some Melodeath. Prove me wrong.   Only good release is Secret Sphere. Kamelot's upcoming album has me hopeful.

I am not sure what this means I am considering mounting them to the side of my desk.

This year has been a disappointment in metal. Only album that's been even decent is Secret Spheres rerelease. e.e

  I just built a new desktop :D   Got my near-fields set up, and my AKG K340 vintage going through my receiver until I get a dedicated amp.   Can someone recommend a better place to stick my speakers? I feel like they're in a kinda inefficient spot.

  Plugging in to HPO on laptop and phone sound is quiet and rather weak. ipod nano 6g and zune hd 16gb can drive them reliably for home usage, but not quite well enough for portable usage. Being that they're semi-open, outside noise is a factor.   From experience double amping is fine. I have...

The k340 are electrotet hybrids with 400ohm impedance and are inefficient

  My main sources would be my rooted Note 3 and my iPod Nano g6. With that information, what would you suggest?

I need something that can drive AKG K340 vintage. 400 Ohms & 94 dB/mW   I am on a budget and I'm not looking for anything with bells and whistles, really. Just want to be able to use my headphones.

I don't see anywhere in the review urging me away from the product. Is there something in my price rage that would perform better?

A creative soundblaster e1 is capable of driving headphones up to 600 ohms and its the same hardware as the fiio e7k. Would that be sufficient? I'm looking for the least expensive options currently. Ideally sub 100

I have a pair of akg k340 electrostatic hybrids. Was looking for something that can drive this beast.

I have a pair of vintage K340, the electrotet/dynamic hybrid. works great, but I am in need of a portable dac/amp. is anyone familiar with what would be the LEAST expensive dac/amp I could possibly afford that could run these things?

First time NEEDING an amp for a pair of headphones. I have an amp for home usage, but when I travel, I would like use of these wonderful cans. I'm currently running my music through my LG G2, and occasionally my iPod Nano 6th gen. I'm looking for something beefy enough to properly drive my...