What about this system as a whole, looks quite promising. And I think the speakers are passive, powered by the sub so shouldn't I be able to swap the Focal speakers in at a later point?   http://www.audiopro.com/node/109  

I have seen the Focal 2.1 kit, would be the preferred choice but unfortunately it's just too expensive for me, it's almost double the price I can get the Focal satellites & X200 sub for.    I think you may be right, the sub has it's own amp but will not power the speakers, if you look at the...

Sorry completely forgot about this thread. Thanks ProtegeManiac for the help, it's much appreciated. The deal on the HD fell through so I've decided to go for the HDP, as they're more readily available and it's possible to get one for $300 which isn't too much more than the HD.   Basically...

Thanks for the advice. I've decided to go for the Icon HD as I found one for $225 and if I'm not mistaken the only difference is the fewer options of inputs which I don't need anyway.   Speakers wise, I've decided I'm going to want a sub anyway so I'm going to get a Cambridge Audio active...

Hi all,   Just looking for some advice. I currently have a pair of Sennheiser HD650's powered by FiiO E9/E7 combo. I am very happy with the sound from the FiiO considering how affordable it was but I want to upgrade to something a bit better now. I have done some research and I have decided...

No one got any advice?

Hi all, I have just recently bought a pair of Sennheiser HD650's and am currently looking for an amp to power it. I have no experience, I am new to the full-size scene, have always had IEM's. My budget doesn't allow much but I've looked around and I've managed to find the 3 mention amps for a...

No-one got any advice?

Hi all, I've recently purchased some Sennheiser HD650 headphones and am currently looking for a DAC and Amp. I'm on a bit of a small budget after buying the HD650's, not really looking to spend more than £150 for both. I've been looking at the E7/E9 combo and it seems like a very good choice and...

Ok thanks. If anyone else can would be much appreciated.

Ok thanks, think I get it. So basically I need either a DAC or a DAC/AMP combo. Next thing then is I am probably going to sell the Head box for whatever I can get. Would you recommend a E7/E9 combo or a Little Dot MK V?

So is the Pro-ject Head Box II a DAC/AMP combo?

Anyone else got any knowledge they would be willing to share?

Thanks. Any advice on the other topics? Quite concerned about the fact I only have a laptop and iPod, do I not need a dedicated amplifier of expensive system?

Yeh I realised they're not preferable but I'm on a bit of a budget. Cant really afford to spend £300 or £400 on just an amp.

Hi all,   I'm new to the full-size headphone group, I've always used in-ears but have always had higher end earphones such as the Sennheiser IE8 and Monster Turbine Coppers etc. I've however decided to sell my IE8's and just use my PL30's for portable use.   With the money I have just...

Thanks for the comments guys. @mont1uk, I would never call myself a basshead at all, I rarely listen to bass heavy music but I do like some good bass. I think the sennheisers may be good for my taste from what Ive heard and from yours and eucariote's comment. I was very much considering the...

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  Hi all, I currently own a pair of IE8's which I like very much but I've decided to move to full-size headphones as I mostly use my headphones at home. Therefore I have decided to sell me IE8's, get a pair of cheaper IEM's and get some full-size cans. I've been looking around and I've...

 Hi all, I currently own a pair of IE8's which I like very much but I've decided to move to full-size headphones as I mostly use my headphones at home. Therefore I have decided to sell me IE8's, get a pair of cheaper IEM's and get some full-size cans. I've been looking around and I've narrowed...

Thanks for the help. I've asked for a picture of the nozzle filters. However I'm a bit unsure about them, I think there's more chance of the IE8's being genuine and I think I'd be more than happy with them so I think it's going to be the IE8's. If anyone feels I am making a mistake don't...

Would anyone be able to sum up the differences between the Miles Davis' and the IE8's in terms of sound signature? At the moment it's between them two, they're around the same price (if the MD's are genuine) although the MD's have a higher RRP but that doesn't mean they're better by the look of...

Yeah I was worried about that. I don't want to have to use an amp. I was definitely concerned about fit when I saw DDM's, they don't look like they're meant for the human ear. I'm still thinking but it keeps coming back to the IE8's I think they would be the best choice. Also out of curiosity...

Oh thanks, I looked on iHeadphones but I didn't come across them. They're actually going for £119.99. The IE8's I found are £129.99 but on ebay and I'm not sure if they're genuine. At least I know the DDM's are definitely genuine. The e-Q7's are £189.99 can't find cheaper than that. These are...

I'm leaning towards the IE8's at the moment, only problem is there are so many fakes going round it's hard to tell which are genuine before you've bought them.