Gotcha. That makes sense, and honestly I suspected as much, but I wasn't too sure if there were indicators to look at. Thank you for the detail!

I see a lot of people with headphones so I’m not worried about it. I’ve also seen a student walking another student with a dog collar and leash on campus, so I suspect my large headphones probably won’t be TOO odd, lol.

Not 100% sure this is the right section to post this but it seemed the best fitting. So, I’ve been able to find some information on how to determine if an amp can power a pair of headphones, but I haven’t been able to find much on how an amp effects sound (i.e. why some amps are good for bassy...

Does anyone have any input on using the Centrance bluedac with the SZ2k? I’ve seen some pretty good reviews, even from OP himself. I have an iPhone X so it would make my life 100x easier. Not sure if it would drive the bass and mids in the SZ2k though. Apparently it doesn’t have any problems...

This is so aesthetic it looks like a magazine stock photo! Very nice!

And I've never used an amp, so I assume that I plug my phone into the amp, and my headphones from the amp to me? So then take my phone out to control music? That's why "ideally" I'm wanting Bluetooth, so I can just take my phone out and control the music instead of having to have it attached to...

Makes sense! The size and price are the only reasons I'm hesitant. I have a cheap gaming headset and the SZ2k on the way, so I don't have a ton of things to drive. Spending 400 to drive one pair of headphones is a tough pill for me, but if it's going to make them sound THAT much better than the...

Looks like I can grab the Micro iDSD Black Label for $390. Would it add that much more over the Cayin C5 or comparable price options such as the E12?

Are amps safe to buy used? Or should they really be bought new?

Any ideas on mobile EQ software if I use Spotify? I don't actually own any music, just use spotify. Is the EQ on spotify enough?

Awesome! When I got back on this thread and saw your post I recognized the picture instantly as the one I just bought. Any Amp recommendations? Do I need a Dac/Amp combo? Are some high end amps better than others? I was looking at the Cayin C5 since it was recommended but I've also seen the Oppo...

It did! Mrspeakers has some alpha pads in stock so I’m grabbing a set. Thanks!

Getting new ear pads and an amp for it as well. A few questions. I’m looking at Brainwavz Earpads. Should I get angled, normal, or extra large? Or something else entirely? And do I need anything other than an amp, like a dac?

I actually just bought your exact pair! Came here to say I just picked up a pair off eBay since several people gave me advice on them. Small world!

Weight has never bothered me so that's good to hear! And no, I did not. Looks like the SZ-2000 with an amp might be my best bet. Just out of curiosity, I saw some on Ebay being shipped from Japan. Is that a decent place to grab a pair, or should they really be purchased domestically/not from...