[irjoe]

I know, I know

A lot of people here would probably scoff at the idea of running full size cans through an ultra portable amp that was specifically created in use w/ IEM's, but I just had to ask.

And yes, I also know that there is a portable amp section, but I thought I'd try the opinions of those who dwell here.

What I would like to know is, if anyone has tried running the Ibasso T4 with some fullsize cans (anything ranging from grado 60's to Beyer Dt 880's...which I am considering ATM) and had some opinions to share.

Would it be worth it to carry around just the Ipod+T3 and listen to the Dt880's in the library, or should i just stick to my IEM's?

 

[irjoe]

slight bumpity-bump.

Even if you haven't used the T4 specifically, how do other IEM focused amps do in running fullsize amps?
I don't expect them to correctly and respectfully drive full cans, but would switching from IEM's to cans for the sake of portability make it worth it?

 

[K_19]

Back when I first got the K701 and only had the T4 (the EF1 was on the way at the time), so I had no choice but to run it off High gain+Bass boost on the T4 at the time. It actually had decent synergy as far as the overall sound was concerned, as the T4 is a bit warm and mated with the cold nature of the K701's well. But compared to the fullsize amps that I have now, the soundstage and the level of detail was pretty much non-existent.

 

[ljokerl]

Depends on the cans, really. Works fine with some of my more efficient cans (e.g. M-Audio Q40, JVC HA-DX1) but not with the monstrously inefficient K601 or HA-DX3.