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  1. PurpleCow

    Best easy to drive headphones?

    I like the convenience of being able to plug my HD598s anywhere, I want an upgrade so I'm looking for the best easy to drive headphones from $500 and $1k ranges, what do you guys?
  2. PurpleCow

    Should I buy Objective 2 (O) Amp?

    Massdrop has it up for $69 right now, I have an HD598 using onboard sound card, planning to get another pair of headphones possible Fidelio X2 or HE500. Should I go for it? Or should I go with the Schiit stack?
  3. PurpleCow

    Upgrading from HD598?

    I made a thread like this in the video gaming forum but I felt it would be better here after thinking about what I really wanted. So I want to upgrade from my HD598, I listen to a lot of music and play lots of games. I listen to all types of music so I don't prefer a certain genre over the...
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    Upgrading from Sennheiser HD598??

    So I currently have the HD598, I want to upgrade. What would you guys say is the next step that has a considerable difference in both gaming and music experience to that of the HD598? AKG Q701? I'd like to keep my budget below 200.00. I currently use onboard sound as.
  5. PurpleCow

    Best IEM for everyday/gym use?

    I looked through the stickies, there's so many to choose from it's hard to make a decision. I'm looking for something that is sub $150, one that can withstand abuse from the gym and still provide great sound when I'm vegging out. I listen to all kinds of music so hopefully that helps. 
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    Turning headphone to a wireless headset

    So I bought the Sony GOLD wireless headset but did not like it so I returned it. I have a Sennheiser HD598, I was wondering if there is a way to turn it into a wireless headset. Reason being i don't want a cable running from my ps4 to my couch and I don't really want to use the headphone jack on...
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    Best wifi gaming headset for pc and console gaming

    I got a new ps4 and I'm also a pc gamer, I'm looking for the best 7.1 headset BUT it has to be WIFI I hate cables. What would you guys recommend? Low, mid and high range budget are welcomed. :)
  8. PurpleCow

    Do I need an AMP/DAC?

    So I'm using my mac mini with my Sennheiser HD598, plugged straight into the hadphone jack. Now should I get a AMP/DAC?
  9. PurpleCow

    Sennheiser HD598 vs Hifiman HE-400

    So I have a pair of brand new HD598, I was thinking of selling them to get the HE-400, are the differences between the phones worth the extra $150+ price for the HE-400?
  10. PurpleCow

    DT-880 600ohm vs Mad Dog

    So I've narrows down my selection to these to beauties. Now I know one is clos and the other is open; I listen to all kinds of music, but if I were to choose which type of genre I listen to more it would probably be indie/alternative. My budget is 300 dollars so both of these headphones are...
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    Good amp for under $200

    So it's been awhile since I had a good pair of headphones. I'm thinking of getting the dt-880 600ohms again since I've sold my old one a while back. All I have right now is a MacBook Pro 13, I'm looking for a good amp around 200 dollars. Also if I get a pair of Audioengine A2 will I need an amp...
  12. PurpleCow

    Looking for good speakers

    I was wondering what the best speakers are that can be had for under $200. Whether it be satellites or 2.1 setup, as long as it sounds good for music!   Also I will be using it with my macbook pro 13"
  13. PurpleCow

    Beyerdynamic Manufaktur

    Is there anyway I can order from the EUR site and have them ship it to USA, they have better options for all the headphones...I want the walnut burl accents!
  14. PurpleCow

    How to appreciate good headphones

    I am very new head-fi and headphones, I now have a beyerdynamic DT880 600 and a Xonar Essence STX. Coming from an HD555 user what can one do to make sure he/she is enjoying the most out of the headphones BESIDES upgrading my setup. I'm talking more in terms of, listening and interpreting what I...
  15. PurpleCow

    What should I upgrade

    Trying to figure out what I should upgrade first. Right now my set up goes as follows Xonar Essence STX > DT880 600 ohm, should I get an AMP now or get a dac and later down the road get an amp? I want to be able to notice a big difference with whatever upgrade I go with. Also I listen to music...
  16. PurpleCow

    Schiit Vallhala and DT880 600 ohm

    I'm really burnt out on trying to find the right amp for my setup, I've been reading reviews all day and I'm tired...sigh my budget is 300 or under but I can stretch it a lil, I have a xonar essence STX as well and I'll prob upgrade that later, but here's a list of amps I have so far:  ...
  17. PurpleCow

    Essence STX vs Fiio e7?

    so right now I have the Xonar Essence STX it gets a lot of praise for being a really good sound card. But the problem is I have opened up pnadoras box by buying the beyer dt880s...now I realize that buying a dac should come before buying an amp since it gives the better upgrade. But I'll...
  18. PurpleCow

    AMP for DT880 600 ohm

    Hello everyone! How are you guys doing?   I'm a total noob at the whole headphone business, so I come here to ask for your help! I recently purchased(yesterday) a DT880 250 ohm and now I want the 600 ohm, cant' return it as I threw away the box because it wouldn't fit in my backpack(I have a...
  19. PurpleCow

    Replacement Adapter for the DT880?

    Wondering where I can get the same exact gold plated screw on 3.5mm to 1/4" adaptor? Does anyone know?  
  20. PurpleCow

    School me on OHM pls

    okay so I'm a real noob at this whole thing, I'm trying to understand why it would be better to have high impedence headphones? head-fi gurus, school me please.  
  21. PurpleCow

    Upgrading from an HD555?

    Hey guys, I'm new here but I've visited a handful of times but never really made an account. Anywho I just got myself a Xonar Essence STX and I'm using an old pair of HD555s. I was wondering where can I go from the hd555s, I'm looking for a great pair that is well balanced. To be honest I still...
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