[nickbentley]

I want to put 100 to 200 to an amp for my monster turbine pro (Coppers)
 
I am brand new to headphone amps...
 
Do I want a DAC/Amp?
 
I'm going to be running these from my computer or iphone. It doesn't have to be extremely portable.
 
Thanks!

 

[KipFox]

I have a Travagan's White I use with my Golds, love it! Look for a Travagan's Green maybe used?

 

[Chronos]

I'm also looking for an amp for the Monster copper's.  My laptop doesn't get loud enough....  And I'd like one I can take jogging if possible.
 
Anybody know how the Fiio E5 sounds with monster's?  Does it have enough power for the Coppers?

 

[Hellenback]

 
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I want to put 100 to 200 to an amp for my monster turbine pro (Coppers)
 
I am brand new to headphone amps...
 
Do I want a DAC/Amp?
 
I'm going to be running these from my computer or iphone. It doesn't have to be extremely portable.
 
Thanks!

I use an Arrow HE for my Coppers and love the sound. Got some Phonak Ear-Guides to take the weight off the IEMs so I don't even feel them and they are much more secure when moving/running around.
There 's a bit of a wait as they are hand made in Germany but if you can wait a month or so I don't think it can be beat for the price. http://www.headphonia.com/The-Arrow-Amp:
 

 

[frustin]

what does the amp actually do?  i'm considering the coppers for my next purchase.  i have an iphone 4. surely you cant take the iphone/pod AND the amp with you running?  do you have it on the desk at work or something?

 

[CoryGillmore]

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what does the amp actually do?  i'm considering the coppers for my next purchase.  i have an iphone 4. surely you cant take the iphone/pod AND the amp with you running?  do you have it on the desk at work or something?

I find that my iPhone 4 is more than enough for my Turbine Pro Golds. I also have an RSA Predator to compare with and I find that the SQ boost with the Predator is minimal and not worth the added bulk and definitely not worth losing the ControlTalk functionality of my Golds. I bought the Predator to use with my HD650's in my portable setup around the house and at work. But, for a real portable setup, I plug my Turbine Pros into the iPhone 4 headphone out and couldn't be happier. Especially with the super convenient ControlTalk. Being able to hold down a button on my IEMs and actually speak to my player and tell it to play a song,artist, album or even to call someone from my contacts is a feature that is invaluable to me. I think the Coppers will be available or may be already available with ControlTalk. I highly recommend it for anyone using an iPhone.

 

[frustin]

"speak to my player and tell it to play a song,artist, album or even to call someone from my contacts is a feature that is invaluable to me."
 
how do you set that up?

 

[CoryGillmore]

It's built into iOS on the 3GS and iPhone 4. Without controltalk headphones, you do it by holding down the home button for 2 seconds. With control headphones, you hold down the play/pause button for 2 seconds. This can be done with the stock Apple earbuds if you dare use them.