[DasBoot]

Ok, now it's time to throw away my old ice-mat siberia headphones and get som better gear.

I have 500$ to spend on headphones + amp.

I use it with my x-fi soundcard and i listend to trance, techno, hardstyle. So some bass would be nice but not to much.

I have a nice price on: ProJect HeadBox II + AKG 601 for 430$

Some other tips or ideas for what i should try and buy?

 

[AmanGeorge]

Take a look at the Head-Direct EF1 with those AKGs

 

[momomo6789]

Ultrasone HFI-780 S-Logic headphones these are alot better then anything i have gamed with also if this is for computer gaming you might want to just get a sound card x-fi forte is best for gaming + the headphones that would be like 340$ total. i also have akg 702s and i dont like them for gaming one bit

also my review of bad gaming headphones ^_^ The guide to buying gaming headphones 101 - Guru3D.com Forums

 

[DasBoot]

I will mainly use it for music, then in the second hand gaming.
I'm not a bass addict, but some punch bass would be nice. And i would also like to use my x-fi sound-card and put some money on a amp and headphones.

 

[paaj]

SR325i + 0404USB would be my budget setup of choice (from things I heard).

Maybe the Audio-gd Compass or some cheap tubes but I've not tried that yet.

 

[Heimdal]

Compass + HD600 (used) = maybe a bit over $500 but very well matched and impossible to beat under $1000.

 

[paaj]

that's a highly optimistic subjective opinion

what if someone likes a Grado better? Especially with (good 'recorded') electronica I preferred the SR325i over the HD650. Great detail and speed and bass goes low while keeping the tight sound.
Not saying the HD600 is not a great headphone, I love it's brother.

For gaming the HD600 would be the better choice.

 

[AmanGeorge]

For gaming it's going to be tough to beat the soundstage and imaging of the K601 in this price range. For listening to electronica, though, Ultrasones are likely a good bet alongside the AKG.

 

[atothex]

Get a real source. Gamma1 + CKKIII + SR225 would be nigh unbeatable. Or wait for Gamma2 and just get MS1. CTH is a nice alternative, as well.

 

[DasBoot]

Ok, HD600 is a better choice than the akg 601? I'm looking @ used market. But it's hard to find here in Sweden now.

Will probably try the akg 601 + ProJect HeadBox II tomorrow.

How much will a usb-dac to do my rigg, if I'm planning to buy one later?

 

[koven]

h650 + a <$300 tube amp like the little dot mk3 or darkvoice 336 or headdirect ef1

 

[atothex]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasBoot /img/forum/go_quote.gif How much will a usb-dac to do my rigg, if I'm planning to buy one later?

A good source makes a huge difference. The amp just has to match the headphones.

BTW, asking for advice on headphones is a terrible idea, in my experience. I've heard most of the universally acclaimed headphones, and I can tell you that even at the super high end, there are headphones that I don't like.

 

[DasBoot]

Quote:

Originally Posted by atothex /img/forum/go_quote.gif A good source makes a huge difference. The amp just has to match the headphones. BTW, asking for advice on headphones is a terrible idea, in my experience. I've heard most of the universally acclaimed headphones, and I can tell you that even at the super high end, there are headphones that I don't like.

Don't worry i wont by any before i have listen to theme.

But i need some guideline/tips for what i may want. Have loaded my portable source with some good music and will probably do a test runt at one of my local stores.

I will probably go for the amp + headphones now, then a dac later.

 

[krmathis]

I would go for a vintage Stax Lambda.

Something like an SR-Lambda (Pro) and SRM-1/MK2 Pro, which you with some patience should be able to pick up for ~$500.