If you're on a budget, I find that the signature of the 990 250ohm really runs well of hi-fi/stereo speaker amps, these are available second hand and modern day ones can connect to your computer via an optical cable   it really compliments the low reaching bass at the same time slightly...

I have the DT990 250ohm and auditioned both the Fiio X5 and the DX90   The DX90 runs the 990s on high gain (there are zero / mid / hi settings) to a satisfactory level - that said I needed to have the volume up at the 240~ range (max is 256)   The DX90 (Sabre dac) from all the reviews has a...

Thanks for taking the time to review these 2 models!  I recently purchased the 990pro 250ohm, and am waiting on delivery of a 2nd hand 880pro 250ohm, so I am very glad to hear there is someone else appreciating the differences between the two, and that i'm not crazy seeing value in owning both...

The FC range are a great under-rated cans, i bought a pair of FC707s while i was overseas, and i actually prefer these to the M50s, they have a very similar signature to the Shure in-ear 215 and 535s which both cost more than the FCs - they don't have the lingering bass re-verb that sometimes...

the AD900X are a good alternative to the HD600s, similar signatures (sparkling vocals and highs, solid mids and recessed sub-bass)   Personal preference obviously but i think the 900Xs place nicer on the head, as well as the slightly more airy signature making it suitable for acoustic...

Awesome, thanks for chiming in, regarding mid-bass and warmth I've recently moved on a set of Audio Technica AD-1000x as a result of listening to my friends 880 600ohms, i preferred the more neutral signature over the AD-1000x's more warm and pronounced soundtrack   Appreciate the feedback for...

Currently tossing and turning between the DT880 600ohm, HD600 and HD650 - looking to pair with a Matrix Mini-I Pro   I've listened to a friends 880 600ohm on a Firestone stack (Beyond HD, Spitfire and Supplier HD) and it has been the best i've heard so far   Short of that I've tried the...

Currently tossing and turning between the DT880 600ohm, HD600 and HD650 - looking to pair with a Matrix Mini-I Pro   I've listened to a friends 880 600ohm on a Firestone stack (Beyond HD, Spitfire and Supplier HD) and it has been the best i've heard so far   Short of that I've tried the...

Currently tossing and turning between the DT880 600ohm, HD600 and HD650 - looking to pair with a Matrix Mini-I Pro   I've listened to a friends 880 600ohm on a Firestone stack (Beyond HD, Spitfire and Supplier HD) and it has been the best i've heard so far   Short of that I've tried the...

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this is my basic unit, was a gift from my friends - Tissot Classic Dream

Definitely a dedicated headphone amp, if it is for headphone use only - i have a Harman/Kardon AVR and an Aune T1, and the difference is night and day in my opinion -

DT880s are a good candidate, as they provide evidence of sub bass where many headphones in my opinion don't get so low - combined with a great stage they would be my pick - they are also a step above in terms of lightness and comfort

In my opinion for critical listening, the orthodynamic cans will have a distinct signature which can hinder the monitoring process   out of the ones u listed, the HD800s would be my pick as they the most neutral out of the bunch

I'm a big fan of the Beyerdynamics DT8800s for a broad selection of music, as an all in one it combines decent sub bass, with an airy sound stage, with sweet vocals - when amped properly the 600ohm version really is in a league of its own

Biggest thing i noticed since buying into headphone step ups, is you almost forsake what you enjoy listening to and start trying to acquire music that brings out the best in your equipment

I really enjoyed this album - Lucy Rose - Like i used to

The sub $100 Audio Technicas shine for value more than the higher end stuff in my opinion,  I have a set of FC707 portables, and i really prefer them to the M50s in comfort and sound quality for everyday listening

Thanks for the review, a mate of mine has the 500s paired with a Firestone Spitfire and Beyond HD combo, the first thing i noticed is how heavy they are?  Coming from Audio Technicas and Beyerdynamics, i found them very weighty on the noggin, the head clamp was pleasantly pressured though so no...

You should always buy when the time is right for you, within that month, you may read up a bit more and actually decide on a different set   On the flip side, the chances of a faulty M50 would in my opinion miniscule and if you are set on them and can save a bit of cash through the tax, go for...

Great choice, these definitely deserve some more public viewing over the ever so popular Beats

A friend of mine has both a AOC 144hz 1ms gaming monitor and the Astro A40 Mix amp combo   My conclusion is;   If you want to perform better at your games - get the Monitor, the response is noticeably quicker at the expense of an aesthetic display (TN panel vs IPS)   If you want to enjoy...

A friend of mine picked these up recently, I've read through parts of this thread and searched but haven't been able to find any definitive answers   Both of us agree that on the majority of songs, the vocals pitch noticeably to the right (usually 1 o'clock) - we've tested each side on a...