Specifically, given the above, what would sound better (ignoring the portability) - Headstage Arrow or Matrix M-Stage?

The Pioneer drives my 5.1 at home.   To be honest hadn't thought as far as tubes/solid state.  Would go with whichever gives the better sound improvement.   I'm looking for something that suits the pro-900.  Adjustable bass would be good, enhance the mids, tame some of the sibilance and...

To clarify, I do use the Fiio at home, but I'm looking to upgrade either to a better portable or desktop (for my headphones), but would like advice on which would sound better - desktop/portable.  Would I be better upgrading my home unit (Pioneer)/portable(e12)?   Source is ALAC from ipod...

Thanks for the reply.   Up to £300

Hi,   I was after some advice in taking the next step with my set up.   I currently have Ultrasone Pro-900's and listen to ALAC files on an ipod classic through a Fiio E12.  As my home unit I have the Pioneer VSX-921K.   I was looking at moving to a better amp.  I was originally thinking...

Quote: OK, so today is payday, so I go to order the SE 215's and notice there is a deal on with the SE 425 and an even better one on the Klipsch X10.  What are people's views on these headphones?  If the quality is significantly better than SE 215's, but bass is short, I was thinking of...

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Hi all, I'm seeking a high quality pair of IEMs for the gym (mostly weights, not running, although if suitable for running they would be used instead of my current crappy, but good for running gym ones!).  Budget £100-£200.  I listen to trance, progressive house, house and hip-hop and I love...