Ok, since I only use the k702s at home, maybe I can get a desktop DAC/Amp like the Head-direct / HifiMan EF2?  Also, it's good to see other people in the same boat!  

Hi,   I have a pair of AKG K702s that I've used unamped with my Macbook for a while. Despite claims that these "need" large amounts of amping, these are relatively low impedance headphones and anyone here who knows a thing or two about electronics might be able to realize how misguided some...

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Quote: Originally Posted by EraserXIV the regular controls still work. i really hope the E7 comes out soon enough that I can have a new toy to bring back to school once the winter break is over. i don't think i've been so excited for an amp before haha. I agree. I don't know...

Just want to throw this out there... I JUST (as in within the past several days) dealt with Westone's customer service regarding my Westone 3; the left monitor was generating little/no sound, and it was clearly a manufacturing error. Yes, I realize that the OP's issue could possibly be blamed...

I have a pair of super fi 5 pros that I enjoyed a lot, but I got westone 3 which clearly blow them away. I want a pair of casual headphones that I can take to school (to use during free periods, not class, of course) without having to nervously check my jacket pocket every 30 seconds to ensure...

go a little higher and look at the super fi 5 pros. great sound stage, and even better slightly amped (used mine with a fiio e3 and a d2 boa).

it's nearly impossible to distinguish fake senn cx series with the real ones. It's very frustrating.

I had the Hd 25-1 II and loved them. however, use an attenuator as you will get quite a hiss with various sound sources. amped them out of a d2 boa and they sounded great!

Haha. I am very disappointed in myself. Turns out its the audio (luckily not my ears). Thanks

Haha. I am very disappointed in myself. Turns out its the audio (luckily not my ears). Thanks

Hi guys, I just got the Westone 3 last week. I've been doing a lot of flying (college visits) and I decided to take the Westones with me in the case they came with. I am worried that one of the armatures/drivers may be damaged. It seems that I hear certain detail and instruments more from the...

@ade_hall: ah, that brings me to my next question (but the previous one still stands): are custom tips a good purchase for the W3s? Which tips? UM56? Wouldn't the W3s stick out pretty far with custom tips? Oh, and i found this site which sells them for $66 dollars (they give you a reference...

thanks. so within a reasonable budget / using what I already own, what would be the optimal setup for my W3 as a portable rig and an at home rig? Would the W3s sound better through the D2 as a DAC via my laptop, or through my iphone as an LOD? thanks again HeadphoneAddict, you've been...

ok ok chill out. I went back and read the comment which brought me to another question: why would an imod with an LOD and an amp only sound a little better? Thanks again for your help