Quote: Q701 impedance is 63 ohm so it definitely sounds better amped.Sony:depends on the model.Check the impedance and if it's over 40 ohms it could use an amp up to around 80 and over that an amp is necessary.The Nixon Master Blaster is said to be a little quiet when used with portable...

in that case i would recommend the akg q701's but... sony studio headphones are known to be good at classical music and isolate pretty well.another option (the stylish one) is the nixon master blaster headphone.it's very good at classical,jazz and isolates very well.the only problem is it...

Yeah I was thinking about the dt770 80- ohm + portable amp.but i still think the aiaiai's may be a better option since they don't need an amp and are more portable?

Are they supposed to be stylish?Where are you going to use them?

Quote: Which model?

What model specifically would you recommend?

definitely not going for in ears.only on ears,but thanks

First of all,I love bass. Second of all,I need the best isolation i can get without creating ear drum pressure like in bose qc15.closed back of course.   use: -subway -trolley -bus -airplane -home so all around headphones needed   most of the time used with an ipod (will...