The Sennhesier IE series have very good cables, I own the IE7 and it's very sturdy, should say the IE8 would be the same, seeing as that's the more likely model that your friend would go for considering budget.

I agree in the limited experience I've had. I'm pretty new the world of higher end music equipment, and I own one set of IEM's (IE7) and one set of home cans, (HD580) which came today infact, and they're both fantastic (wasn't expecting much from the HD580's straight out of my soundcard, they...

When I bought my Sennheiser IE7's and had some custom earpieces done for them, a lot of my friends are like "What!? That much just for sound" Same when I told them I'm getting a vinyl set up. Others are a bit more understanding and think along the lines of "If you enjoy it, it's worth spending...

No one?

Quote: Originally Posted by roker wrong thread, if you want this answered you might want to start a new one. There's a war brewing on in here, run for cover. Already have made a thread, no replies as of yet though, hence why I asked in here, seeing as it was on the topic of...

Hi, I'm a bit new to this myself, and would just like to ask, seeing as good headphones being run on poor amps are the subject here would the NAD C135BEE amp be suitable to drive some HD600's. I've been offered them in a package with a turntable (Pro-Ject Debut III) and phono stage (Pro-Ject...

Hi guys would like your opinions on this please. After some E-mail communication with a local sound equipment store, they are willing to offer me a reduced package on these items for my first Vinyl set up. They have asked me to phone tomorrow morning so we can do some negotiating and arrange...

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Hi, quick question, this thread says this product is a preamp/amp. Does that mean that it has a phono stage for a turntable? Or do I have this wrong? I'm new to all this stuff and I'm trying to get my first Vinyl set up.

Yeah, I think I'll get the Debut Mk III, haven't heard a bad thing about it, and it seems to offer the best value for money in my price range. It comes with a cartridge (Ortofon OM5e) which I'll upgrade at a later date. I'll keep a look out for a used Rega, they're not too common over here...

Hi, I'm looking to get my first Vinyl set up, and have come across the Pro-Ject Debut III for £155. I've had a look at some reviews and they all seem very good, so is it a good choice? I'll be using some HD580's with it, so if any of you want to offer some help, I'd very appreciate advice on...

Thanks, you've been very helpful, going in to Birmingham to have a look to see if I can find anything decent tomorrow, hopefully there's something there

Right, sorry to up this again, but my topic in the dedicated source section has died a fair bit. I'm planning on getting some HD580's instead of the HD600's for my Vinyl set up. Will I just need a turntable and an amp to complete the set up or do i need something more? I am looking to...

Help, please? I'm going into my nearest city to have a look and possibly buy tomorrow as I want to get this bought before the new year, because VAT goes back up on 1st Jan.

Right, I have decided to go for some HD580's instead of HD600's. Excluding headphones I am looking to spend about £300. So apart from headphones what else do I need? Just an Amp and Turntable? Or do I need more? This is my local stores website Could you tell me which products on there...

There's a place near me which is selling HD580's and HD590's for £99. Good price? Also, what's the difference between the 580 and 590 models?

Hi, I've been considering purchasing some HD600's, however, I'm aware they need amping, so that's my question, what is a good option? My budget is about £100 for an amp. It needs to be able to be used with a turntable and a PC. I've been recommended a second hand Cyrus One, would that...

Thanks, very helpful I can go for more than £200 on headphones + amp together, just trying to limit myself to about £200 on the actual headphones, got a bit off track in the OP, only meant to ask about actual headphones. Edit: However, if there are a good pair of headphones that don't...

Hi everyone, earlier this year I bought myself some IE7's and I'm really enjoying them, however, I want something more suitable for home use now, I've been recommended the HD600's as I like IE7's. Is this a good choice? Also, I'm aware that the HD600 is usually recommended for use with an amp...

ACS are good, custom service is fantastic. Had some problems with my custom sleeves (not down to ACS themselves, down the audiologist at my local Boots not being very good) and they bend over backwards to help you, e-mail customer service and you get an e-mail back within an hour usually. The...

OK, thanks, all my songs are 256k or above

Thanks, what bitrate would you class as too low to use with the HD600's?

Save making a new thread, would the HD600's punish poorer quality recordings badly? Because I do have some poorer quality recordings in my library. Also, where can I get that amp from bearing in mind I'm in the UK?

Actually, that sound like a better idea, think I'll go for some full size. Thanks.

IE7's are great imo, I'm not looking to "upgrade" so to speak, Just want some actual headphones as well as some IEM's.