[Ajax]

I listen to rock like  pink floyd and the who and led zepplin and the police. I plan on getting an e11 but was wondering if anyone recomends a DAC or diffrent headphone.

 

[Taowolf51]

If you can stand open cans, Grado might be right up your alley.
Though they won't be as comfortable as the Denons (though they will be more portable).

 

[Radio_head]

If you can find them for $200 or under they're a good buy for closed transportable headphones for 60's-70's rock.  There is stiff competition over that price point though.

 

[Ajax]

Any other headphones that are as nice fitting as the denons for the same price adn what about the DAC

 

[Radio_head]

The Denons are pretty comfortable... for around the ear closed phones in that price range I can't think of any as comfy.  I haven't been active in the inexpensive portable DAC/amp market for a couple years now so I really wouldn't know.  By the way, innerfidelity.com is a great resource for information on these types of headphones, he's been doing lots in the 100-300 range of closed portables/transportables lately.  If open headphones are okay (for just home use), the K701 can be had for a little over $200 but they have higher amping needs than the Denon.  The Q701 is an updated (mainly new color scheme) version that seems to go from $230-250 on Amazon these days.

 

[Ajax]

yah i looked at the akg's they look awesome people dont recomend them for rock do DACs make any diffrence was really my question

 

[Radio_head]

Short answer - yes within reason.  To clarify, you already have a DAC built into your iPod or computer - but unless you have a high-end soundcard it won't be very good.   

 

[Ajax]

whats i good sound card i can put in my rig? asus stx or something

 

[Radio_head]

That one does have a good reputation but again, haven't been down that road in a while.  Try some google and Head-Fi searches.  You can do an advanced search for thread titles only, with words like "best soundcard", "Asus STX", or search google for something like "best soundcards compared" or "Asus STX vs."  

 

[Ajax]

so a ahd2000  and e11 sounds good to you or should i get somethign else
under 75

 

[grandehombre09]

If you'll be using your computer with the d2000, get yourself an e10 (~80usd), enable high gain, and enjoy! They will do rock very well, and they will be very comfortable the entire time.

 

[Ajax]

i wont be using my computer as a source much so i guess i have to go with the e11

 

[LimeANite]

They don't really need an amp to begin with.  I can run mine out of my S9 with no problems.  I would get them without the amp to begin with, the pick one up later if you feel like you want to change something in the sound signature.  A DAC won't do anything for an iPod or other mobile device unless it's an Android 3.0 device that supports USB audio (and I'm not even entirely sure of this).
 
And why would you need to use high gain on the E10?  Low gain and volume around 2 is plenty loud enough.  Increasing gain doesn't do anything other than crank up the volume.

 

[grandehombre09]

Oh the volume is plenty fine, i've just personally noticed a slightly more taught bass response and slightly more pronounced mids with high gain on.

Sounds crazy but its what I've noticed. I suppose the extra current helps the dampening of the relatively large driver.

 

[Magick Man]

D2000s don't need an amp, they just sound better with a good one.