yeah i know that the sound from my laptop won't be ideal. in what way does an amp improve the sound from the hfi780s? and roughly how much would a reasonable portable amp cost?

Quote: Originally Posted by Graphicism If you're finding them tiny it could be your source or amp, or perhaps lack there of... what the rest of your chain consist of? Have used them with my iriver H340 mp3 player (songs ripped at 320kbps) and my laptop, I don't have an amp. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by RichieLitt Need to get them recabled...I seriously hated mine and didn't listen to them at all until I got them recabled. Does it really make that much of a difference, and isn't it very expensive too? Quote: Originally Posted by haloxt...

have just bought some stock HFI-780s, am finding with some songs they sound a bit tinny and boost hi-hats and certain vocals too much; how much does this settle down as they burn in?

Hi all, I am looking for a pair of closed headphones with a budget of about £200. I would use them mainly for listening to music (indie/dubstep/electronica) on a portable player (iRiver H340) and sometimes from my laptop; I don't have a headphone amp. I want a closed pair as I am a student...