Just bought a E11, was said they could drive a HD800 as well as the HE-500 as said on headfonia, and I think my searches of head-fi turned up some mixed opinions on whether or not the E11 could drive the HD600/650   http://www.headfonia.com/fiio-e11-portable-amplifier/    ...

I'm set on getting some speakers, but would love it if I could get some amps for them that could go with some headphones (Koss DJ 100, Grado, among other cheap ones). I honestly would not care if the amp isn't designed for a specific set or type of headphones. If the amp is just 'good' with...

Looking for suggestions for a pair of headphones for my Marantz. I have no experience with headphones. My main system consist of Vandersteen speakers and I listen to classic rock, blues, jazz and singer songwriter music. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also I would like to know if possible...

Customer service is very important to me when i spend 500 on headphones.  I am getting the ADH5000s.

Hello.   Like the title says, I am looking for the last headphones I will ever buy.   I don't have a set budget, because I would rather spend what it takes to be completely satisfied than have to spend even more later. I certainly prefer not to spend more than necessary, though. (And...

I came across a 1977 Marantz 2216 receiver/amp at a thrift store a few days ago for $25 and have been plotting some sort of use for it. The closest I've come is supplanting a dedicated headphone amp with it, pairing a proper DAC. Is there any reason to not do this?   My thought was that...

Hey all, new to headphones and trying to find a good headphone for the $200-$300 range--can be used, so like a Grado 225i new 325i used or Sennheiser HD595 or HD600.  Just started my research.    Listed to mostly rock which I understand is Grado's territory.  Some jazz and a lot of acoustic...

Hi folks, I'm considering a new amp and was intrigued by some of the Chinese tube models on the market. My current setup (used for near field listening at my computer mostly) : Axiom M22 v3 bookshelf speakers (93 DB, 10-200 watt) Paradigm DSP-3100 10" powered subwoofer...

This is a topic that doesn't get discussed much, but from my time here I've read posts of many people who own either vintage integraded amps or receivers. I know since they are vintaged it can be really hit or miss. But there are many who have had great results with these products. So I've...

I am a noob and have never owned full size 'phones, so please be kind! My system is based round an Arcam AV9 P7 for music and movies. My source for music is Lossless files from the apple TV., Pioneer bluray for movies. I work nights and therefore am pretty much nocturnal. It seems that some...

  Hi!  I own a separates hi-fi setup based on a Marantz CD6000OSE player, Rega Planar 3 TT and Creek Evolution 85W integrated amplifier. I love my setup, but as I mostly listen to music in the evening or at nighttime, I can't always enjoy it fully due to neighbours, etc. Therefore I...

Hi headfi posters.  I'm new.   I've got some experience in the mid level home theater realm, but I've never looked into quality headphones until a few weeks ago.  I've been lurking the site for a while now, but it's go time, and I need some advice.   Budget ~$100   Wants:   Large...

This picture has been circulating the internet, the big deal people make is about the guns. First thing I noticed was.. Headphones!     I see a pair of Ed8s, a Stax Omega and some other Stax.. Also a Marantz something and a lightsaber. What else does this guy have?

Didn't want to start another marantz thread but after listening to it, I just had to. I've been reading a lot of good stuff about marantz receiver from the 70s so I was intrigued. After searching ebay for a few weeks for a local seller, I finally found one that had a 2225. I won the item...

Just had a pair of Grado SR80i's for xmas after audition a fair few on the build up to the meery break. I know their not the top of the range but hey beggars can't be choosers ;) but I am loving them to bits! Using them mostly (time wise as time is limited) with my Cowon D2 (J3 in a few...

Hi everyone,   I have been looking around lately for some amp to link with my Shure SRH-840.   Logically, I gave and am still giving a thorough look at the dedicated amps for headphones; however, I was asking myself how did a full-size amp performs on its headphone output. As a matter of...

Hello. I own a little Marantz 2015 receiver which I hook all my components on my desk up to, I have my Millet Hybrid tube amp hooked up through the tape out, but recently after switching between the amp and the headphone jack on the receiver I have began to question the boost in sound quality...

I see a lot of surround headphones for gaming, but none for audio.  Is there one out there?     My Marantz AV8003 has Dolby Headphones, but there is no mention in the manual on how to use it.  Can someone please help?

Both $99NZ I don't like too much bass, and good highs are important. Thanks.

Both $99NZ I don't like too much bass, and good highs are important. Thanks.

Ok,  I've been using my M50s daily now for the past week with my ipod/ pa2v2 headphone amp with great results, very happy with them, big improvement over my previous cans which were the M30s; hello low end!  So tonight I finally got around to plugging them into my Marantz 1060, while tuned to my...

I know - no guarantee that it would do for headphones what their integrateds do for reasonably-priced speakers, but dreams are free right ?   While we might dream of high-end, being able to audition *anything* in my little corner of Oz is a novelty. I auditioned the highly regarded...

Hi, last weekend when i was cleaning my dad's garage.i came across a pair of headphone.It is called "Marantz SD-5". my dad' told me this headphone was considered pretty expensive back before i was born. surprisingly, after some fix on the plug, this headphone still sounds pretty good to my...

First, I will admit that I did not Search. Now, from what I read around here, in previous posts, it seems like 'tube sound' is warm, strangely musical, yet quite detailed; however it can be a bit heavy on the low end. Now, I line-out my Marantz PCD520 to my Lloyd's H430 receiver, using...

Like the thread title says, I currently own a Marantz Model 1250 Console Stereo Amplifier, and I'm about to make my first real investment in headphones, I'm considering either the HD600s, HD650s or DT880s.   Would there be a problem driving it with this amp via headphone input jack or would...