[iJeffG]

Title speaks for itself...I'm wondering how best to spend approximnately $200 for a set of full-seize Cans.
 
I am buying these primarily to listen to classical music run from an Oppo BD93 through an Anthem AV30 headphone outlet.  I believe the Anthem has a 100mW headphone drive circuit.
 
My question is how to prioritize the $200.  Would I be better off spendinig the full $200 on a higher-end set of headphones...or spending around $100 on the phones, and the rest on a small amplifier?
 
Thanks, in advance, for your thoughts...
 
Jeff

 

[NA Blur]

Headphones or in-ears all the way.

 

[Hooster]

A small amplifier for $100 may very well be worse or at best only slightly better than your headphone outlet. $200 headphones WILL sound better than $100 headphones. I think a $100 headphone amp is probably a waste of time, space and money while a $200 pair of cans could be very sweet.

 

[Sycho]

You can probably get better headphones that sound great with your current setup. Until you really need to start powering up your headphones (in which the price goes beyond $400), then headphones > amps.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Title speaks for itself...I'm wondering how best to spend approximnately $200 for a set of full-seize Cans.
 
I am buying these primarily to listen to classical music run from an Oppo BD93 through an Anthem AV30 headphone outlet.  I believe the Anthem has a 100mW headphone drive circuit.
 
My question is how to prioritize the $200.  Would I be better off spending the full $200 on a higher-end set of headphones...or spending around $100 on the phones, and the rest on a small amplifier?

Used Sennheiser HD558 headphones, sold on Amazon.

 

[iJeffG]

OK...Ended up finding a local sale for Beyerdynamic DT 880, 600Ohms...

I will be doing almost exclusively classical and chamber listening. These come highly recommended here...now I hope the Anthem can drive them until I can afford/justify a dedicated amp.

Thanks for the input.

Jeff

 

[PurpleAngel]

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OK...Ended up finding a local sale for Beyerdynamic DT 880, 600Ohms...
I will be doing almost exclusively classical and chamber listening. These come highly recommended here...now I hope the Anthem can drive them until I can afford/justify a dedicated amp.

For the price you paided for the Anthem AVM 30, is better power 600-ohm headphones, my $500 Yamaha receiver can.

 

[Hooster]

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OK...Ended up finding a local sale for Beyerdynamic DT 880, 600Ohms...
I will be doing almost exclusively classical and chamber listening. These come highly recommended here...now I hope the Anthem can drive them until I can afford/justify a dedicated amp.
Thanks for the input.
Jeff

 
Awesome, enjoy!