Ok, I'll wait. Give them some burn in time though.

For recording I'll be using a Zoom H4n, so that's got me covered (and brings me back to square one).   So in the end, the only real difference between them, apart from the slightly different sound signatures, is the bit depth of the output?

bump

Thanks for your input. Any other opinions?

So, should I get the E7/L7 combo, or an asus xonar soundcard?

And how would the senn hd 25-1 II compare?  

There will probably be some gaming, but I'll mostly use it for music.   They're both about the same price, so SQ is the only thing that I care about. I'm not too interested in the amp section of the E7.

Would it be better if I got a dedicated sound card instead? ASUS Xonar DX.

I'm looking for an upgrade on my computer's crappy integrated audio.   My budget is 100 dollars, tops.       My setup right now is Integrated audio -> sansui amp -> some pretty big sony speakers   I'll also use this setup for SRH-840 headphones.       Should I get an E7...

Thanks! Will probably do that.

Quote: Thanks for the reply. Would you say that a Fiio E7 amp would be a good pairing?  

I plan on buying a Fiio E7 sometime next month. I have this set of speakers in my computer's desk: I already have a dedicated amp (the brand is Sansui) for these, but I was wondering if there would be any harm in using one of the E7 output's and plugging it into the sansui amp, to get...

I need headphones for general listening (alternative rock and indie, pop/rock, folk, some classical stuff and a bit of jazz) and monitoring (mostly acoustic and electric guitar, piano and vocals).   My budget is 200 dollars, tops.   I've read that ATH-M50 or SRH-840's are safe bets but...

Thanks! Keep the opinions coming

Anyone else got some input?

Thanks. Do you think that amp is alright for the shures?

------------------- My budget is $150-200. -------------------   Main purposes will be:   -General music listening (I listen to alternative rock bands such as radiohead, muse, elbow; some indie rock, acoustic singer-songwriter type of music, and a bit of jazz).   -Monitoring my...

Thanks for the reply, but they are $240, and it goes beyond my budget.

Get a Vox amplug.   It'll do exactly what you are looking for.

I'm looking to get some new headphones, so this thread comes in handy.   ------------------- My budget is $150-200. -------------------   Main purposes will be:   -General music listening (I listen to alternative rock bands such as radiohead, muse, elbow; some indie rock...