MrNurse
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Ok, it's up now. Check that link ^^^
Ok, it's up now. Check that link ^^^
Thank you. I'll have to see it when I get home. What's the length after braiding?
So, i made my decision and am going with the hfi 580. Would an amp make it even better by a large margin? If so I'm thinking an e7 or e11.
Quote:So, i made my decision and am going with the hfi 580. Would an amp make it even better by a large margin? If so I'm thinking an e7 or e11.
Tricky question.
The puritan in me would suggest yes they would make them better.
The everyday dude in me would tell you that you are probably going to drop more money into them expecting life changing results and then ultimately becoming displeased with your purchase due to its either minimal boost in overall SQ or it may even end up changing the overall sound of the headphones from what you originally liked with your original sources to something not as pleasing to your ear. Ultimately this would end up with the average consumer crying in a corner wondering if they don't have a golden ear to hear the differences because they expect so much due to all the praising a certain amp has.
I like to argue against myself, clearly.
Overall, though, don't be afraid to explore! There is a reason we all say "Welcome to Head-Fi, sorry about your wallet"
- Personally, I like the sound of the zo2 paired with the 580s for hip-hop/rap/electronic dance music/gaming. For any other genres, just don't adjust the sound contour.
*Tried to take into account your original post mentioning you listen to these genres, and others*
It would be an excellent tack on for what you've listed your sources to be.
(Not the cleanest sound, but it would definitely make them (the 580s) more engaging, add enigmatic bass, and just damn fun to listen to music with).
One thing is for certain, however, and that is the fact that you've chosen a grand headphone to get your feet wet with. Watch out for the upgrade bug.
E17 is most likely out of my budget, I'd like to spend less than 100 on a amp. But I'm just curious, Do they sell the e17 in the US? also how much is it?
Ah okay thank you. Do you know if b&h is going to sell them? If not, what's another reputable online store with both the 580 and e17.
Quote:Ah okay thank you. Do you know if b&h is going to sell them? If not, what's another reputable online store with both the 580 and e17.
Amazon will at somepoint have the e17 but i dont recommend it. It wont be there for months. And hfi 580 is expensive there. Beat to buy seperatetly. Look on fiio website for official distros. Micca and headphone bar are one of them.
The e17 wont be avaible for abbit bc they have no stock. Their next batch in late feb early march will probably be sold out anyway. And other than micca i dont think any other american fiio distro that grts these first does fullfilment theough amazon. Im guessing two months plus for amazon. Plus it is usually more expensive for some headphones there. 580 cheap with free shipping on bh
Oh okay have you heard any discussion about the e7 vs e11?