I'll definitely keep an eye out for your impressions on the DAC2 with your 16's zero.    The Vioelectric gear looks quite nice and it looks like you're driving some HD800's with them. They're on my to buy list so it could be a good match for those and my IEMs.   Thanks for all of the...

Quote: Thanks, I'll look around on the used market for one. Could you clarify what you mean by setting it to unity gain? I don't see any gain selection switches on the actual amplifier.

Quote:   Would there be reasonable volume attenuation at low levels?

Seems this isn't too popular of an idea. Maybe people are sticking to full size cans at home/office. I just like the isolation of the iems while I'm working.   As far as amping goes I think I'm going to need to get creative. Perhaps I could go with a Schiit Modi or Bifrost DAC and then feed...

Anyone using these with sensitive IEMs? I'm considering the stack to drive my JH-16s in the office, but I'm worried about there being background hiss.

Why not consider the Schiit Magni/Modi combo and just use USB out? Is there something that is constraining you to use your SPDIF out from the sound card?

So there are a lot of threads about portable amplifiers for the Jh-16/13, but I haven't seen a lot of talk about home amps for them. I'm perfectly content using my Iphone to drive the 16s while on the road, but it seems they really thrive when they have good gear behind them.    Right now...

After a few weeks of listening to my 16's I'm very glad I went with them over the 13's. The bass extension is absolutely brilliant and I can't imagine that having less would sound better to my ears.    Only downfall I've found so far is that they are far too sensitive for my Headroom amp or...

Quote:   Mine took almost one month to get back including shipping from and to California.

Quote:   Yep looks like the same thing happened with me. Soreness is gone and they are amazingly comfortable for hours. 

Just got my 16's yesterday. I absolutely love the sound from them and the seal seems to be perfect. That said, I'm getting a little pain on the left side. It isn't noticeable when I have them in unless I push on the iem, but its quite tender when I pull them out. It seems like most of the fit...

Just got my 16's from FedEx a bit ago. These things are absolutely incredible. I've never heard bass so clean particularly at such a low volume level. With what I've listened to so far I'd have to say they're perfectly balanced for my taste. I'll post more details once I get some more listening...

Quote:   Right now my only amp is and older version of the HeadRoom Desktop Portable with an upgraded output stage. It's a pretty good sounding amp, not sure how well it will match up with the 16s, but I'm sure it won't sound bad.

I ended up waiting a lot longer than I had originally planned, but I've finally ordered some 16's. They should be here in the next couple of weeks and I'll update with my impressions once they arrive. Can't wait to get my hands (ears?) on these things.

Thanks for all of the replies. I think at this point, since they are my first custom IEM, I'm going to go with the JH5. If i find that I'm really craving a lot more then maybe one day I'll upgrade to the 16s. I'll try to post some thoughts about them once they're in my hands.

I'm thinking about picking up my first pair of custom IEMs. At this point my decision has come down to these two different monitors, but I'm having trouble deciding which ones to get. Does anyone who has heard both have any thoughts on whether the 16's are worth the extra $700? Everything I've...

I've been trying to look for one online, but I'm not really having any luck. I was considering using it for a portable rig so that I could use a nicer DAC. If anyone knows some models I'd love to hear about them. Thanks.

Alright, I ordered my desktop portable yesterday. I'm really excited to see what this does to my HD-650's. I'll post some thoughts once I get it and listen for a while.

Cool. I'll send him a PM. Thanks for the response.

Well I should be ordering my HeadRoom Desktop Portable (home module and DAC option) very soon here. I'm mainly going to be using it with my HD 650's at home, but sometimes will be using it with my Ipod on the road. My question is what method would everyone reccomend for doing this. My thought...

I do know that Headroom has a 30 day return policy, I could always take advantage of that. I'm really excited to hear these HD650's amplified really well.

I don't really have a lot of experience in the headphone amplifier world. The reason I decided I liked the Blockhead was people reviews around here. I will take a closer look at the Balanced Reference series. Maybe I could find a place to listen to them. Anyone know of any places in Colorado...

So maybe I go with the following: SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS -> Bechmark DAC1 -> Headroom Blockhead -> Sennheiser HD650's with a Zu cable or Hammerfall HDSP 9632 -> Bechmark DAC1 -> Headroom Blockhead -> Sennheiser HD650's with a Zu cable What are everyones thoughts on these two...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I have decided that I will go with another seperate amp (most likely the blockhead). I think I'll continue to figure the rest out in my other thread (don't want to be running two threads talking about the same thing. I'de like to keep this discussion open...

Thanks for the replies everyone. First does everyone think that the best bang for the buck in DACs is the DAC1? I think that is what I will go with, but I'de like some more opinions. Also, If I were to go with the Blockhead would I see a difference between that and say, a Max? I would have...