$500 headphone suggestion for electronic

[Tromokratis]

I have both the Schiit Magni 2 Uber and the Asgard 2.

The Magni will be more powerful with low impedance headphones and the Asgard 2 is more powerful with headphones 300 ohms and higher. 

The HE400i is listed at 93 ohms, so I'll compare the two with my Mr. Speakers Alpha Dogs, which is 98 ohms. 





I have both on the high gain setting at max volume. I *think* I'm hearing a very slight clarity edge on the Asgard 2. This isn't the 1st time. The Magni 2 Uber is definitely louder, but not overwhelmingly louder like it usually is on lower impedance headphones. 

I kinda feel getting the Asgard will help me in the long run.

 

[inthere]

I kinda feel getting the Asgard will help me in the long run.

 
Yeah well if you plan on getting higher impedance headphones later you'll be covered with the Asgard 2. 

 

[Tromokratis]

Yep, in the futrue I will definitely be getting higher impedance headphones, you know, try out new things, etc.


Well, I think I have decided then, Asgard 2, and Modi 2 Uber with a pair of HE400i's. Thank you guys so much for your suggestions.
I will update you guys on how they sound when they arrive.

 

[Eurobeat]

Thanks both.


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Hifiman 400S headphones for $299
Pioneer HRM-7 for $200
Sony MDR 1-A for $250
Yamaha HPH MT-220 for $230

I have Magni-Modi and Aune T1 mk2 tube DAC/amp sounds better than that combo.

Do you have the magni-modi 1's, 2's or 2-ubers?

Also, you mentioned the AudioHawks, and the HE's, would you recommend those to me?  I know someone who's getting a pair of HE6's.

Sorry to hear your Aune stopped working... That's a shame (((

Yep, in the futrue I will definitely be getting higher impedance headphones, you know, try out new things, etc.


Well, I think I have decided then, Asgard 2, and Modi 2 Uber with a pair of HE400i's. Thank you guys so much for your suggestions.
I will update you guys on how they sound when they arrive.

You really decided fast .  Did you order everything yet?  Hope you like it!  Keep us updated!

 

[inthere]

   
Do you have the magni-modi 1's, 2's or 2-ubers?

Also, you mentioned the AudioHawks, and the HE's, would you recommend those to me?  I know someone who's getting a pair of HE6's.

Sorry to hear your Aune stopped working... That's a shame (((

 
I have a regular Modi and a Magni 2 Uber. Bought the Modi 2 and gave it to a friend. That was Nighthawks I mentioned and HE 500's I think. They both cost in the $500-$600 range. If that's your budget, they're both pretty sweet sounding. I have problems with the cables on both though. The HE-500 cables get tangled easily and the Nighthawk cables get bend in them that I can't get out.

 

[Eurobeat]

   
I have a regular Modi and a Magni 2 Uber. Bought the Modi 2 and gave it to a friend. That was Nighthawks I mentioned and HE 500's I think. They both cost in the $500-$600 range. If that's your budget, they're both pretty sweet sounding. I have problems with the cables on both though. The HE-500 cables get tangled easily and the Nighthawk cables get bend in them that I can't get out.

Hmm, interesting, so you liked the Modi over the Modi 2..?

Yeah, I'm not sure if I will want to spend 5-600$ plus amp/dac.

I feel it might be worth it to get an AMp/DAC for the headphones, though, but I guess that dpeends what I end up getting?

I definitely don't want cord issues, but haven't really read into either headphone, besides one user talking about "Audioquest's" integrity, because they sell a 2.7k$ hdmi cable....

 

[Tromokratis]

Do you have the magni-modi 1's, 2's or 2-ubers?


Also, you mentioned the AudioHawks, and the HE's, would you recommend those to me?  I know someone who's getting a pair of HE6's.


Sorry to hear your Aune stopped working... That's a shame (((


You really decided fast .  Did you order everything yet?  Hope you like it!  Keep us updated!

xD Yea, I decided quickly because I have been looking at these specific products for a while and have wanted a second opinion because my family knows nothing about audio.

 

[cel4145]

That will be a nice setup

 

[inthere]

Just want to add that my Aune T1 mk2 wasn't actually broken, I accidentally muted it in the settings
 
Went and bought another, my friend's birthday is tomorrow, looks like he'll get a really nice gift!
 

 

[Eurobeat]

xD Yea, I decided quickly because I have been looking at these specific products for a while and have wanted a second opinion because my family knows nothing about audio.

Awesome .  I'm stuck between 2 pairs, but prob going to get them both and decide .  

@inthere has had them both too, so it works out .
 

  Just want to add that my Aune T1 mk2 wasn't actually broken, I accidentally muted it in the settings
 
Went and bought another, my friend's birthday is tomorrow, looks like he'll get a really nice gift!
 

AWesome!!!  So you ordered it, and just decided to see if it worked again, and realized it was muted ? >(

So you think I should get one of these instead of the magni or w/e?

You also like the modi over the modi 2?  sucks when "next ver tech" isnt' as good....

 

[inthere]

You also like the modi over the modi 2?  sucks when "next ver tech" isnt' as good....

 
 Both the Modi and the Modi 2 are great, I just didn't hear a difference. 
 
I rendered some files using both the Modi and the Modi 2 and they nulled-which means they were absolutely identical. 
 
I don' go for 176k, 192k, or even 384k audio because I just don't believe you can hear the difference. I play everything at 44.1.

 

[cel4145]

 Both the Modi and the Modi 2 are great, I just didn't hear a difference. 

I rendered some files using both the Modi and the Modi 2 and they nulled-which means they were absolutely identical. 

I don' go for 176k, 192k, or even 384k audio because I just don't believe you can hear the difference. I play everything at 44.1.

+1

Somewhere in the discussion of the Modi 2 in the forums, someone shared that Schiit advised them that they are equivalent DACs except for the sampling rate.

 

[Tromokratis]

Update: Ended up getting the magni and modi 2 uber, and Audioquest Nighthawks.
They sound amazing, considering it is my first audiophile experience, but I have surprisingly not been able to get to using them often due to how often I travel. I will end up buying a portable solution and potentially getting IEM's (But I hate in-ears, they hurt my ear canals).

 

[Rhamnetin]

  Update: Ended up getting the magni and modi 2 uber, and Audioquest Nighthawks.
They sound amazing, considering it is my first audiophile experience, but I have surprisingly not been able to get to using them often due to how often I travel. I will end up buying a portable solution and potentially getting IEM's (But I hate in-ears, they hurt my ear canals).

 
For portability, how about a DAP + closed over-ear headphones?

 

[Tromokratis]

For portability, how about a DAP + closed over-ear headphones?

I will use my iPhone as my mobile player.