Hello!   I currently own a pair of Astro A30s which I use with an Asus XONAR DG soundcard for games, movies and music. I've decided at last to upgrade my headphones to at least a newby-audiophile standard, and think that the Beyer DT 990s would serve me well.   I'll probably be getting...

I am sort of new to the world of high quality audio products and was wondering which headphone you would go with for electronic music and some classical. I have a Razer Carcharias that I am sick of an am really looking to get a good pairs of cans that will sound better than the Razers. I don't...

Hi guys,   Just wondering if the ohms rating of a Xonar DX soundcard is enough to comfortably drive a pair of Fischer Audio FA-011 headphones?   Ive done a fair bit of googling but cant find a definative answer and no websites seem to show the ohms rating of the DX.   Thanks so much...

Hello all,   I've recently purchased the DT770-250 and while I like the overall sound they can be a bit harsh at times Right now I'm using my E17 with a -2db on the treble. I want to get another amp for a couple of reasons:   1. The buttons of the E17 keeps pressed by mistake in...

I just recently bought my first high quality headphones, Grado Sr 80i. I am so impressed and I love the soundstage and I think that the treble which some people complain about being to sharp is perfect. However, although not a bass head i would like to increase the bass on the Grados with out...

I am about to buy some DR990 Pro 250Ohm headphones to go with my M50s and AD700s.  I have a budget of around $200 for a portable amp (for my Sansa Clip+) and a USB DAC.  My laptop will only be powering headphones, so a super powerful amp isn't necessary (although if there is a cheap-ish portable...

have done a lot of research, but need some help from the pros    I bought a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80's - will be used 65% gaming (FPS (Battlefield 3) so positional cues are very important), 35% Movies (likely via home theater receiver on separate TV, with some occasional PC movie...

Hi, I am a noobie about headphone, i want to ask u guys that is Fiio E11 a good choice to be with itouch 4? im using SE215 and Ue6000 right now.  i like to listen to all kind of songs as long as i think is good.  Thanks! ^^

Hello, I am looking for a full size or even portable amp that can power my Denon d1100s. I mainly listen to soft music (indie, guitar, classic, etc) and was wandering if the wonderful and knowledgable members of this forum could give me recommendations for possibly under 100 dollars. Thanks! 

I need to know what AMP I should get and If I should get a amp? I have the v moda lp2's I'm wondering what amps do and if the worth it. I'm willing to spend 50$ for the amp. Should I get a amp and what do they do to music. I want to improve the mids and I quess anything I can. How much does it...

Hi everyone, NOOB here. im looking to get a new setup for listening music on the go (street and subway). so im on a budget basically and my first setup idea is made of this :   for the source gear : sansa clip zip (cheap, small, good sound, flac, and the ergo seems good) also im...

Hello to all,   This is my first post on this forum and as my name says, I'm listening to flat portable music gear: an iPod classic 120 with standard white earphones from the box. I want to do something about it, but first I need some expert advice. Let me explain:   I'm an audiophile...

Hi.   I just ordered the Audio technica ATH M50 headphones and i plan on using them for listening to music,watching HD (and 3d) movies and playing games.I will basicly use them for everything sound related. I know they arent the best headset but i dont have the cash to get the high end ATM...

Hey head-fiers, I am in need of a new amp. I have seen a few but if anyone could give some recommendations, I will be purchasing a pair of Grado S60's as a good pair of nicer cans. Here is my current setup.    -Skullcandy Hesh -iPod Touch 4G   So far the amp that seems to interest me...

Well ive just had delivered today a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50s and am waiting on a PA2V2 Amp which should arrive any day now, upgrading from my Fiio E 5 and Grado's SR 80i i just wanted to know how and where you use your set up as i dont see many people around walking with BIG headphones on...

Long and dreary:   I've grown tired of purchasing $20 IEMs only for them to crap out in 10 months, and I end up having to buy a new pair, or use ones that came with a device I had bought. So during the past couple of weeks, I've been beginning to get familiar with all the terms. I'll admit my...

Hi guys, I wondered if you can help me... I want to be an audiophile, but I need help choosing headphones. These are my choices: HiFiMan HE-400 Shure SE215 (IEM) And I still have $300 for a more portable headphone, probably On-Ear. Grado 325i Grado 225i Koss PortaPro Sennheiser HD25 ATH-M50...

I just got a set of akg k240 sextett on ebay for 120$ I know akg cans can be hard to drive and these are 600omhs I have a fiio E6 and a pcmcia Audigy 2 ZS in my laptop, do you think that could drive them ? or should I get a better amp ? if that's the case, how would the e7 or one of those...

HI, i am getting my ath m-50  and i want a budget mobile amp so i can enjoy the sound on the run,  paired up with SD sansa + mp3 player and m-50  budget 40~  thanks in advance!

I'm not really sure if this needs an amp. Yet it is 70 ohlms if it does need an amp what would be good under $100 that could be used portably.

First up, apologies if I'm posting in the wrong place. I've been trying to research what I can for a while now but this site is still rather overwhelming!   So right now I have nothing. I have an ipod, a PC using the mobo for sound and some cheap generic headphones. I should point out that...

I have some spare change and am looking into buying a new portable FiiO amp (but all other brands will be accepted and looked into further.) I have been eyeing the E11, AND I ALREADY HAVE THE E7, I'm wondering if it would be an upgrade from what I have. I will be using the amp to power anything...

I'm finding the sound a bit flat when i use the microphone thingy the Nokia comes with, but the sound is surprisingly good without it, even from a old cheap phone as the Nokia 5800 Music express. So if i'm going to enjoy the headphones with more then my laptop i might need a amp, but i'm sort of...

I was just wondering what ultra-portable amps were available? The only ones I've seen so far are the Digizoid ZO2 and the iBasso T3, other like the T5 are similar in size but muc heavier, so  is there anything else worth considering in the $60-150 range?   Some specs:   Digizoid ZO2.3...

http://rmaa.elektrokrishna.com/Various/Comparison%20-%20Gina%20-%20Headsix%20-%20PA2V2.htm   Thoughts? I have always heard the PA2V2 was definitely not neutral, but here it measures completely flat.