[jrudyk]

Hi everyone!

I'm a newcomer to this community, and am looking for a high entry level headphone and amp combo. Recently, I have been researching the likes of the AKG K550, Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, Audio Technica Ath M50, and the Sennheiser HD 598. For amps, I've been looking at the C&C BH2, Fiio E11,E12, and E18.
My budget is in the "MSRP of $350 but sells for around $250 on Amazon" for headphones, and nothing over $150 for a portable amp.
What I mostly listen to is:
1. Indie Rock
2. Electronic
3. Progressive Rock/Metal
4. Movies/TV
I enjoy "bright" sounding headphones, with good bass. I'm not a bass head by any means, but I do enjoy being able to have a decent amount at my disposal when listening to electronic music in particular. With genres such as Indie, I like a very precise sound, as I'm a very analytical listener when it comes to that.
What I have now is a pair of Sennheiser HD 429s, and I'm craving am upgrade from the muddled sound they (mostly) produce. My main and only source is my Android phone, with a custom audio processing engine/DSP manager called "Viper4android".
Please help me out finding the best setup for me!

 

[rubinstein]

is portability important for you?

 

[KG Jag]

Check into the Ultrasone Pro 750.  Others can advise you better with regard to portable amps.

 

[jrudyk]

is portability important for you?

Yes, for the amp. Something the size of the E12 would be preferable.

 

[jrudyk]

Check into the Ultrasone Pro 750.  Others can advise you better with regard to portable amps.

These are far out of my price range of <$300

 

[KG Jag]

 

Check into the Ultrasone Pro 750.  Others can advise you better with regard to portable amps.

These are far out of my price range of <$300

No--they can be found for no more than $260 to $300--if you are in the U.S.

 

[jrudyk]

No--they can be found for no more than $260 to $300--if you are in the U.S.

Well, I live in Canada. And $260+ is getting on the steep side for me. I can find the K550s for only $225,for comparison.

 

[PurpleAngel]

 My main and only source is my Android phone, with a custom audio processing engine/DSP manager called "Viper4android".
Please help me out finding the best setup for me!

As this is for your Android phone, I would assume the headphones would need to be somewhat portable?

 

[Trunks159]

I'd definitely go for the kef m500 or k550.

 

[jrudyk]

As this is for your Android phone, I would assume the headphones would need to be somewhat portable?

No, not at all. I mostly listen at home only. Don't get out much...

 

[jrudyk]

Any more suggestions for amps and/or headphones?

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[Ginron]

Fiio E12 and Mad Dods 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/692687/good-closed-headphones-to-pair-with-my-fiio-e12-upgrading-from-ath-m50/15

 

[jrudyk]

Again, the Mad Dogs are out of my price range. $300 is too much for me right now. Around $250 is ideal.

 

[Ginron]

oh, sorry i didn't fully read the thread. 
 
how about DT 770 250ohm and the E12?
 
DT 770: http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-770-PRO-250-ohms/dp/B0006NL5SM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386271425&sr=8-1&keywords=dt+770

 

[KG Jag]

The DT 770 has significantly recessed mids.  Make sure that you are OK with that sound signature before you pull the trigger on them.