Quote: But you guys said something about how it's different for rooted Android devices, right? Someone said something about how that opens up cheaper options.   So I take it that, if an external DAC/amp DOES bypass the original device, the soundchip in the phone won't matter anymore? Or...

Hey, so I'm new to the whole high-end headphone scene, and I'm waiting on the M-100s as my first purchase. I was gonna get an E11 amp for these to use with my Galaxy SII, but it seems like I'd need a DAC/AMP for better yield? I'm probably going to spend about $50 on this, is an E7 a better...

I probably would, but I'd need money for it. I stopped buying / selling cellphones a while ago, and don't have too much cash left over. I'm gonna have to sell my beats, and maybe borrow some money from my dad just for this one pair. So we'll see. I'm also working out a project on my car, so...

I'm gonna start of with the M-100s, and see where to go from there in the coming years.   I think I'm gonna read that mega-thread. Hopefully the phones will release before I finish reading all 370 pages 

Haha, I don't mind. Dunno about you guys, but I was knocked out after my last post. And yeah, I don't think I'd be brave enough to try those on, either xD

My God, you guys reply back quick. And I think I have an idea of what you mean, haha

Awesome! I saw maany different dates and prices for the release, what do you guys think is more likely? And amps? Are they worth the prices and hassle? Ive read about some people who just cant stand that extra cable and space taken up. If they are worth it, what's a good portable one?

Hey, I'm new. I used to not really care about what I listen to my music through (even if it was the free pair of earphones from Apple) up until I got a pair of Beats by Dre Solo HDs as a gift. Coming from what I used to listen through before, I thought they were pretty awesome for a while...