[bhamlaxy]

After sifting through hundreds of threads and google searches, I cannot get a straight answer.
 
I am new to high-quality headphones and want the DT 990 250 as it seems to be what I need- open, good bass, etc. I primarily listen to trance, techno, house etc.
 
There are three amps I am interested in
- Fiio e11 (or e9)
- Total Bithead
- Schiit Magni
 
So my budget is around $100.
 
The problem? After browsing every thread on the subject, for each of these amps I find several reviews saying
- "This amp can totally drive the DT 990 250. It's perfect!"
- "This amp completely underpowers the 990. I HATE IT"
- "This amp probably works well"
 
Seriously, I started compiling data on the various answers and it's all over the board. 
 
Any help or recommendations? I want to pull the trigger so badly but can't until I'm sure I'm getting the best bang for my buck. 

 

[hodgjy]

I would recommend the 600 ohm version of this headphone.  It is a little smoother with some more meat on the bones.  These do require more voltage than some amps can provide. But, the Magni outputs high voltage.  This combo should be pretty killer.

 

[bhamlaxy]

I'm on a fairly tight budget and can't pay the premium for the 600

 

[hodgjy]

If you look around, you can find them as the same price as the 250 ohm version.
 
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I'm on a fairly tight budget and can't pay the premium for the 600

 

[MrEleventy]

How much are you looking to spend? I'm selling a practically new set for 190 in the fs threads

 

[teknikk7]

I just paid $268 shipped for the 600 ohm on Amazon.  Could hardly wait to try them out on my WA6...

 

[eugenius]

DT990-600. Get a cheap OTL amplifier with a lot of power and good measurements. Roll in some warm tubes that bring the midrange forward. Enjoy. No solid state please.