Understood! Well, I suppose you and Scrambler just have a very different take... It'd be nice to know which one gets closer to my tastes now! :D Anyway, I'm in no hurry, so I'll do some more searching and see what comes up. Yeah, I often think about increasing the budget, then I remember how...

Uhm, I was about to ask about the TFZs, couldn't help not noticing them on your profile pic (I have kind of an obsession for blue products :D). I could import the JVC from Japan through eBay for 49€, do you think doubling the budget for the 1200EX or the TFZs would be worth it? I'd have to...

Interesting, thank you very much! Gotta read some reviews tomorrow! Is there by chance any other option worth considering in this price range? It really was, I was very disappointed when I figured I couldn't keep them. I tried every combination, even purchased Comply tips and the big Sony...

Hi guys! Just found this thread cause I've been feeling the need to get some new iem... I hope somebody might be able to help me out. I'm currently using a FiiO X3II with Xiaomi Hybrid (aka Piston IV) but I'm about to give both away for an LG G6 and a new pair of in-ear. I listen mainly to metal...

That's the confirmation I needed. Thank you very much for taking some time to answer me, I really appreciated that. Next week I'm going for the Shure's! 

First of all, thank you very much for your kind reply!  My list of option is limited because, as you might imagine, I live in Europe...Italy, to be specific. We don't have as wide a range of options as USA/Canada or Asian folks do. For example, Final Audio headphones are really hard to find...

Hi guys, I took a look very carefully at the first post of this thread and want to really thank the OP for making this guide. It's really complicated to find tips on what audio equipment to buy as a metalhead and this guide definitely is the way to go for unexperienced people like me. So I'd...

  Alright, got it! I'll also taka a look at those Sennheiser, I see they're sold at 110€ here, which might be a good option between HD449 and DT 770 Pro. Now I'll take some time to gathee some money and then I'll make the final decision, but I want to really thank all of you guys for your help...

  I exclusively own Android devices (Note 4 now). Anyway, as I previously said, my focus is on desktop applications. Those times I play music from my smartphone, I'm fine with a straight connection to my in-ears; for the rest of the time I'm using a Sansa Clip, at least until I'll be able to...

Thanks for pointing out then.    With "DSP" are you referring to dedicated audio card, am I right?

  I'm not actually. Schiit Fulla was suggested mainly because of the low budget, the focus is on desktop application. Just curious: why not getting the Fulla for portable devices?   About the Beyer, they seem to be stable at 150€ here in Europe, lowest price I can find is 145€, though...

  Yeah, the only problem is that I would have to place the Fiio behind my pc and then remove it when I go outside home and need it as a portable media player, and that would be uncomfortable. I guess where you're on a tight budget you have to make some sacrifices, though.       Hoping...

  That is a rather interesting option, I have to say. That thing looks really nice, and by the way I love their humour.  The only problem is: how am I going to drive my speakers? Buying a DAC/Amp would let me drive "any" headphones in a good way, but would leave my speakers to be driven by the...

  Wait wait, I got lost here... I know BD 770 Pro 250Ohm in particular will require a dedicated audio card, that's of course out of question. Will a Asus Xonar DX (or D1) be able to drive them? I'm possibly willing to push myself up to a Creative Sound Blaster Z. Since audio card are not...

  Mmm...From the description you wrote, I would say Ultrasone and Audiotechnica are the kind of headphones I should avoid. So in the end the fight is between Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic, and it all comes down to a budget matter (obviously considering BD should be on a higher level compared to...