I've been reading this section of the forum with great interest and want to buy my first portable amp. I had been considering the C&C BH or F1 but would also consider spending much more to get a really good amp that I'd hopefully never feel the need to upgrade from and that would save me money...

Well, Hi. So im still a newbie when it comes to audio, for the past 4 months i have been on a journey of music production, I currently own the Focusrite Forte, the new Adam F7 Monitors, Sennheiser HD595, Some synths and other music production gear.   Anyway... I invested in the Sennheiser...

Hello everyone, I am currently in the process of updating my headphones from the hd 280 pro headphones and have deciced to buy the hd 650's since I listen to alot of genres in music. I have an asus xonar d2x sound card with apprently has decent dac and adc converters, only thing my sound card is...

I want to buy an amp just to improve the soundstage and quality of music for my bayers DT 880.   Requirements :   - Portable or a full size amp (dont mind much) - Price range is flexible as long as it is a boost to my headphones but ofcourse it can get higher than the cost of the...

Either going to get the HD650 or a DT880/DT990.   Currently, I have an E7 which has been fine on my M50, but from what I understand - these upgraded headphones are going to require more. I'm mainly going to play off my computer.   I can get the E09K for $110 and plug my E7 into that.  ...

Is there any pre-built tube amp that is sub-$200 that punches way beyond its price like the O2 amp ?

Hey all,   Just got myself some Beyerdynamic DT 990 pro (250ohm version) and a hand-me-down FiiO E10 from a cousin. Is this good enough for now? Or maybe there's something else I can throw into the mix to get more out of my 990s? Or would I have to get rid of the e10 and get something better...

I recently got a Shure SE535 (Special Edition) when I was in Hong Kong. It's my first truly high-end audio device. Before I had a Sennheiser HD 595.   The problem that I have with these earphones is that I can hear a very noticeable and annoying hiss when I connect them directly to an iPod...

Just grabbed a pair of HD598s from Amazon, lightly used from a seller with about 92% positive feedback. Came with no box, and they seem bassier than I was expecting...does anyone know anything about fake HD598s?

Hello. I recently bought a pair of akg k240 mkII brand new for 105.00 dollars. I like them and feel they have a nice amount of bass for my taste, but also feel they could be better. I listen to bands like Opeth, Alice In Chains, Porcupine Tree. I do listen to bands like radio head, Pearl Jam...

    I want to thank JDS Labs for the fantastic Objective2 (O2) Amp that they've hand-built and kept to NwAvGuy specifications. John is a very nice guy who sent the O2 much faster than he had quoted and also quickly responded to my emails. I highly recommend JDS Labs if you're considering...

Hello, As a newbie, I am just seeing if anyone can see a glaring problem with my proposal. I would appreciate any thoughts as I have also considered the Sen.650, and the Grado RS1i. Thank you! Greg

After reading this review, I was very interested in these headphones.  They sounded perfect!  Or as close as I could get to my wants and needs.  The only problem is that they seemed to be impossible to find.  I looked everywhere and could'nt find these things.  But then I stumbled apon a thread...

Hello All,   I just received my Beyerdynamic DT990/600 Ohm headphones and have it paired with the Fiio E17.  It sounds really good but I was wondering if it was worth the upgrade to a tube amp <$200.  My budget is really tight at the moment.  I would like a WA3 or MKIV but not happening at...

Hello, im a completely newbie and had jt arrived at the audiophile world through choosing headphne by their apparence rather thn the sq. Currently i own two headphones, monster inspiration and sony mdr-1r. And im planning to gt a ath esw-9. Normally i listen to hip hop, "clubbing" music (dnt kw...

First of all, I appreciate any and all responses. Thanks in advance. The question is pretty simple:   Which amp do you think is better suited for the HiFiMan HE-400's? I have the E17, so that should be taken into account as well.    Are there any other desktop amps in the price range...

Hello,  im new here and was looking for last few days for product that can fullfill my needs. Today i'v just registered here to ask for advice about product(s) that can work out for me.    I have AKG k702 headphones. I was trying it (actually it was a friendly recommendation) at the shop...

Im not sure whether to get something like the Fiio e17 or maybe just get an amp only e11 or jds labs cmoy.   I know that the samsung galaxy s3 wolf chips aren't that bad and was wondering whether an amp+dac combo was really needed?   This is for portable only as ill probably be getting a...

I just got my career job and can finally get my feet wet with some real cans. I purchased the BeyerDynamic DT 990's 600OHM ( used this site to read and pick ones i wanted. You guys are awesome) and I am loving them. I paired them with a Asus xonar STX. Card became defective and they resent me my...

Hi,    This is my first thread on this forum, so please be gentle :)    I'm quite new in headphones and after couple tries I've settled to Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm - it's just perfect mix for me with SQ, comfort and price. Now I'm looking for a decent amp to drive it. The only one...

I recently purchased the hd 650 to upgrade from the PC 360s which I believe are basically hd 595s. The sound quality is the same for nonmetal songs but the 650s handle metal much better. Also where the 595s would pop with too much bass the 650s take everything the stx can throw. My poor ears are...

Hi all,   Just joined this forum to ask this:)   I've just ordered Shure SRH-1840 and I want to do them justice by getting a descent headamp as well.   The first question probably should be, do you need to buy a dedicated headamp for these 65 Ohms headphones?   If the answer is...

Hi, I have a budget of $500, that can go up to $750 if necessary. I want a really good amp/dac combo for my HD 600s, seperate units or a single combined unit works. I am running off a windows desktop that has optical, headphone, and usb. Any reccomendations?

Hi, this may seem like a strange and newbie question.  But can I use a full size (non-portable) headphone amp with my iPhone 4S?  I am not planning to use it on the go, its just that my computer (which is a desktop) is in a less then ideal location to listen to music, so I want to use my iPhone...

I'm looking for a neutral sounding amp for some music tracking and mixing.  I am aware of the issues with using headphones for this purpose, but sadly, I live in an apartment with thin walls and really don't have the luxury of using studio monitors right now.   Please correct me if I'm...