Non of those headphones really "need" an amplifier.  The HD-555 and up can being in better sound with them.  ATH-50 isn't a bad headphone at all, but it has no sound stage.  It's another reason why you see so many people here buying and selling headphones.  They are always wanting to try...

Have you updated your firmware?  I know the mixamp has had a lot of issues worked out through their firmware.  Contact Astro support.  Their support is really good.  

My Turbine sounds like it's under water.  Just not as accurate as some $15 headphones. It's sad when you spend so much that they won't replace them through the warranty.  I don't remember, but I think mine got wet.  

My M50s are great for bass, but there is very little sound stage.  I don't like them for gaming. 

I have the M50's and they are fantastic, but there is a much smaller sound stage. For an example, sounds like someone is behind you to the left, but you don't know if they are in your face or if they are a aways away.  My HD 650 really make me fell like have more depth to the sound, but they are...

I got some M50s a few nights ago.  So far the highs are a little to bright for me and there is just and average amount of bass for me.  The sound stage is pretty good though.  I would say that the M50 is more of a stuido monitor than they are DJ headphones.  I guess I will see after I break mine...

http://www.overclock.net/sound-cards-computer-audio/1014902-most-commonly-recommended-audio-products.html   http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-lust-envy-aka-shin-cz-s-guide-to-headphone-gaming-particularly-with-dolby-headphone   Go with the non-pros

  Quote: I agree with this.  or the D2000.   I have used Sony's and HD-650.  I think that the Sony was little better for gaming since Sennheiser really need a DAC/AMP to make it good.    Check out this thread:  ...

  Quote: Just remeber it's cheaper to keep it than to sell it and buy it later.   By the way this is a great thread.  Thanks for the info.  I don't have alot of different headphones and I got a HD-650 like 4 years ago with a zero and I have loved it.  I wish I had more headphones to...

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Is use UE5 at the gym and on runs and I really like them.

My questions is should I buy a Woo audio amp 3+ now or save up for the Woo 2 which shouldn't take me too long. I am new to tubes by the way. I will be using this with my zero DAC or FUBAR DAC on my Senn 650. I also want to get DT880 or possibly an ATH... who knows. I really am leaning towards...

There should be a sticky threads for each major headphones with recommed amps in different price ranges.

I personally am saving up for the woo audio 6 tube amp. That is about 600 which is a little over your budget, but I try to buy American. I aslo use a Zero which works well for a cheap budget amp. I would recommend yoru buy something to get you off the ground and once you hear music bliss you...

I hear the DT880 has some great bass.

I enjoy my fubar. it's small and cheap and sounds great. http://cgi.ebay.com/Fubar-II-USB-DAC...3286.m20.l1116

Quote: Originally Posted by Murugesh RSA-Raptor is one of the best match for HD 650. But it costs around $1200. If your budget is only ~$300, then Gilmore Lite is the closest best amp I would suggest. Yea, I am really wanting the Raptor, but I feel that if I can't save up the...

Cool I was thinking I wanted to start saving up for the Raptor to go with my HD650s. I like my bass and my music a little warmer. One of these days I will have to get some brighter head phones.

if you want solid state you could look at the little dot V

I would recommend searching around and defently going to the computer audio forum located here: Computer Audio - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio I can tell you that most peopel would recommend the little dot or darkvoice amps for that price range. Do some searching...

I bought an acrylic plexiglass display case with a lock and drilled room for 4 computer case fans. I am dreaming of getting a tube amp to put in there one day soon. website where I got it is below. Acrylic Plexiglas Display Vitrine 10 x 10 x 17. - eBay (item 220308450261 end time Jan-06-09...

I like my fubar 2. I haven't paired it up with an amp yet, but it's a good little USB DAC

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik They're not self-powered and don't come with a sub, but I got a pair of PSB Alpha B1 bookshelves for $169. Search for them at Audiogon and you'll find the dealer. They usually cost $289, so this is a steal. The dealer is good (I drove down there)...

I would vote for it, but honestly you get what you pay for with this amp.

Woo all the way!!