[MBerger]

I just began to dive into hi quality sound/equipment a few weeks ago. I'm amazed at what I've been missing out on and how much apple has basically ruined music quality without their consumers even knowing about it. I recently sold my Bose Quiet Comfort 2's and I'm looking to invest in a decent pair of cans. Maybe Sennheiser HD518? I listen to mostly alternative and i guess you can say chill music (John Mayer, Dave Matthews ect.) I would most likely be using them with a SanDisc 8 gig Sansa Clip as a portable player (From research this seems to be an optimal .flac player). I also don't mind carrying around a portable amp. I think a Fiio e10 or e11 would be fitting. Lastly, should I just rip a CD in the highest quality format and put it onto my SanDisc?

Starting to really enjoy this kinda stuff
-Max

 

[formula1]

Whats your Max budget? have you tried rockbox on your sansa player? 
 
Oh, and welcome to head-fi

 

[MBerger]

thanks!
I haven't even purchased the Sansa yet and my max budget is $350 give or take.

 

[biggbenn74]

AKG Q701 with a FiiO E11 for home use. Can't go wrong. I love this setup. No other setup compares to it that I own. I have owned over 15 pairs of headphones since joining Head-Fi last year, and I can't stop recommending these cans enough. They really are that good.

 

[formula1]

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thanks!
I haven't even purchased the Sansa yet and my max budget is $350 give or take.

 
Cool. 
I see that you are coming from a pair of noise cancelling headphones, the Sennheiser HD-25 I II is a good portable can that suit different music genres, good isolation & they are built to last. 

 

[MBerger]

AKG Q701 with a FiiO E11 for home use. Can't go wrong. I love this setup. No other setup compares to it that I own. I have owned over 15 pairs of headphones since joining Head-Fi last year, and I can't stop recommending these cans enough. They really are that good.

Thanks man ill look into those

 

[MBerger]

Cool. 
I see that you are coming from a pair of noise cancelling headphones, the Sennheiser HD-25 I II is a good portable can that suit different music genres, good isolation & they are built to last. 

I'll look at these as well- thanks for the input.. lovin this site more and more

 

[MBerger]

Should I use an amp with the Sennheiser HD-25 I II?

 

[fcpchop88]

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Should I use an amp with the Sennheiser HD-25 I II?

You don't absolutely have to, but an amp will certainly bring out the best of them. A decent little amp should do the trick, no need for a big expensive dedicated amp.

 

[jackwess]

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Should I use an amp with the Sennheiser HD-25 I II?

 
A bit more oomph is not bad. If you need bass boost get something like the Fiio E11 

 

[MBerger]

Just ordered Sennheiser HD-25 I II's and the Sansa Clip+. Im gunna wait to see if I need the Fiio e11. Thanks for all the help guys.