Yeah you do make a good point, reference headphones aren't exactly built for warmth but they still should be nice. I'll take a look at the O2 and see what I can do, thanks a bunch for the welcome and the help!

As far as a DAC goes I don't have anything crazy, I mostly listen to music off an IPod classic (whatever the most recent generation is) or my laptop. When it comes to music though, I listen to pretty much everything; indie rock, folk, classic rock, hip hop, jazz, soul, funk, electronic music...

yeah you were spot on about the portable amp, and the lack of portability with the 702s. Looking into a desktop amp would definitely be a good idea, I'll have to do some research and take a look at the products you've mentioned. thanks a bunch for the info!

Hi guys, I'm relatively new at this whole audiophile gig and was looking into purchasing a pair of AKG702s for myself after having done some research and deciding they might fit my needs well. However these guys need an amp to reach their full potential which has me somewhat stuck. Does anyone...