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  1. David Howland

    Good Amp for TH-X00 Purpleheart (and How to Pair Headphones and Amps)

    Bump... Any ideas? Last night I was looking at the Aune X1S or the Fostex HP-A3. HP-A3 apparently has a really nice volume knob where there's no 'dead-zone' for the earcups to balance out and the Aune is a very good DAC with a less powerful amp.   Thanks again, and if I missed any information...
  2. David Howland

    Good Amp for TH-X00 Purpleheart (and How to Pair Headphones and Amps)

    Hello Head-Fi   I recently got a pair of TH-X00s and was in love with them until my Fiancee mentioned how loud they were plugged into my Magni V1. I took them off my head and could hear them clearly across the room. If anything it's a compliment to the Magni, as it can power anything easily...
  3. David Howland

    Bass and Soundstage: Fidelio X2's or HE-400i or More Money for Fostex TX00/ TH610

    I decided after reading a ton of reviews on all of the headphones and watching videos. I joined the drop for the Purpleheart TH-X00 and got a pair of Sheepskin Angled pads like ZReviews recommended. He said the soundstage got to be crazy and the Bass was still massaging his skull. I let you guys...
  4. David Howland

    Bass and Soundstage: Fidelio X2's or HE-400i or More Money for Fostex TX00/ TH610

      Well,   The HD600 has plenty of clarity in the mids and highs for me. I feel like the bass is responsive but doesn't blow my head off. I'm not looking for a direct upgrade to the 600, more of a diagonal move. Something that's more of an upgrade to my Beyerdynamic DT-770. I'm still looking...
  5. David Howland

    Bass and Soundstage: Fidelio X2's or HE-400i or More Money for Fostex TX00/ TH610

    Thank you Both,   What I really want is the good Bass/ Sub-Bass and a warmer signiture with lots of soundstage. I've decided I really can't go and spend anything over $500 right now, so I think it's down to a Darkvoice/ X2 or just the TH-X00 Purpleheart on their own. I really want to be moved...
  6. David Howland

    I've got a pair of HD600s and a Dragonfly Red USB DAC, where do I go now?

    I suppose if you're getting bored you can upgrade your headphones. As an HD600 owner myself I can say with confidence more sound is revealed when you power them correctly. They are 300Ohm after all. I know the Dragonfly is supposed to be amazing considering it's size but I cannot believe it's up...
  7. David Howland

    I've got a pair of HD600s and a Dragonfly Red USB DAC, where do I go now?

    Do you want to 'Improve' or 'Make it Different?' I also have the HD600 and they are really nice 'phones. The real question is if you get new headphones do you want them to be better and retire those, or do you want to get something different and alternate as your mood suits you?   It sounds...
  8. David Howland

    Bass and Soundstage: Fidelio X2's or HE-400i or More Money for Fostex TX00/ TH610

    Hi There,   I'm volunteering for some insane OT at work and I have up to $500 to spend on some new headphones. I have more, but I also have reservations about spending it as I have other obligations for my money and I just paid around $300 for Sennheiser HD600s not even 6 months ago. I'm still...
  9. David Howland

    Need Help Picking Out New Open Ear Headphones <$350

    So I wasn't giving it enough juice! I cranked my amp about 1/8th a turn and so much more emotion came out of the music! It's not a harsh volume, just a little extra.It's a bit louder than I'd like it. All of the stereo sweeping effects came out along with a lot of dynamics. I'm probably going to...
  10. David Howland

    Need Help Picking Out New Open Ear Headphones <$350

    . I was thinking about the Jotenheim. It would replace my current stack and be an improvement from what I've heard, but I've hoping the Uber would give me the pre-outs and a little boost in output power at 300 Ohms. I think I'm more likely to get tubes first though, because my Fiancee doesn't...
  11. David Howland

    Need Help Picking Out New Open Ear Headphones <$350

    I didn't mean I didn't like them. I'm going to compliment these with HiFiman or Fostex later on down the road. And I think I'm at a point where maybe upgrading won't give me the returns like when I got my HD555s only having $20 earbuds previously. That was a huge jump, and most of the headphones...
  12. David Howland

    Need Help Picking Out New Open Ear Headphones <$350

    Initial Impressions because Amazon got them to me yesterday,       So this half is what I wanted and not what I wanted in the best way possible. This is complete clarity throughout the range. The highs and mids blow my mind without being painful or offensive.Due to the headphones I've had in...
  13. David Howland

    Need Help Picking Out New Open Ear Headphones <$350

    I totally did a stupid thing and bought $300 headphones yesterday. The HD600s will be mine on Monday. I couldn't wait to listen to them at a shop so I just ordered them. I'm pretty sure I'll love them because the reunion I've had with my Sennheisers has pushed my fiancee who just moved in with...
  14. David Howland

    Need Help Picking Out New Open Ear Headphones <$350

    Well, no mods for me. I appreciate the input on build quality. That is my main concern with the Sennheisers. I want these to last for many years. I'm leaning toward Sennheisers. If I want a better listening experience what do you guys think between the 600 and 650? I may get the X2s later if I...
  15. David Howland

    Need Help Picking Out New Open Ear Headphones <$350

    That is my next upgrade, as in not this one haha. Won't be getting the new Amp/ DAC for a year or two. Won't be getting a new pair of headphones for 3-4 years. I'm saying I'd want this headphone to be worth listening on a $400-$500 DAC/Amp for a few years after spending a good few years on the...
  16. David Howland

    Need Help Picking Out New Open Ear Headphones <$350

    Hello,   I'm hoping you guys will help me out. I'm new here but I'm looking at breaking out of the intro audiophile market and getting closer to the high end market. So far I've stuck around the $150-$200 range. I didn't see a sticky with instructions so I made my own list.   Budget...
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