So I have pretty much decided on the HE400's then, what would be a good DAC amp combo, I was thinking of the Xiang Sheng DAC-01A/Maverick Audio D1 as the DAC or a Fire Pheonix and either a Bravo Audio Ocean mini tube amp or a Hifiman EF2A.   Any other recomendations? Not bothered if it is...

thank you very much that seems like another vote for the HE400. I briefly looked up the Ultrasones you mentioned but it seems they are supra aural so I feel the comfort may be even less again. I am sure there are things I can do to the HE400 if the weight is too much, get a stronger neck, make...

I think what would be better now is if I explain how I feel the XB500 and D1100 sound on a flat EQ.   XB500: Muddy congested in my head kind of sound, no detail no sparkle and no excitement to the music.   D1100: Very similar in some regards but with the congestion feeling more like in...

@ h4mm I presume you mean you don't believe I was able to get the bass impact from the D1100 that I got from the XB500? If that is what you meant we are both right and both wrong kinda... basically I didn't like the bass punch or warble from the xb500 so that is EQ's down, the sub bass on the...

Thanks for your responses!   Firstly the Denon's:- I did consider them a while back, obviously the D7000 is a little out of my league and the D2000 seems more reasonable. But I really wanted an open headphone for various reasons but being able to hear both myself and ambient noises whilst...

Hi all!   I am looking for a little advice really on my first pair of expensive headphones. I currently own CAL!, XB500 and D1100. Out of those I like the D110 with a little EQ the best. The reasons being that I like the non fatiguing sound signature, and the extreme comfort I get from them...

First off, hello all this is my first post!   I have been lurking for ages now, but have always found the information I needed by searching. Now I am presented with a series of questions that would be better answered together rather than looking for individual posts.   First off I...