[Raez]

Okay, here's the deal, and it's kind of odd.

I'm not sure if I want one headphone or several. Let's say my budget is...$800 (new or used) total, but really more like $600. I'd like one of the cans to be portable, and if you are only suggesting one...I won't say it "needs" to be...but it should be. If I could get anything, I'd get a pair of Edition 8s. One other thing to keep in mind is any money I don't spend on can go into a new amp/dac which I need. (For now, just an iBasso D3)

Here are some of the cans/combos I am considering, but please suggest me some more. For now, I'm ONLY LOOKING FOR STOCK, NOT RECABLED cans.

1. AKG K702(new) + Audio Technica ESW9(new) + left over money for AMP/DAC
2. Same as above, but maybe the HFI-780 in place of one of the two? (if you have either, please comment)
3. Used D7000
4. Used ATH-AD2000

 

[cswann1]

If I could only listen to one can, it would be my D7000's.

I've spent a little more money and time tweaking them to my taste so they're not exactly stock, but they are really fantastic right out of the box.

 

[Raez]

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Originally Posted by cswann1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif If I could only listen to one can, it would be my D7000's. I've spent a little more money and time tweaking them to my taste so they're not exactly stock, but they are really fantastic right out of the box.

Thanks for the response mate. How much would I need to spend on an amp to make 'em sound good? Or would my D3 be enough?

Also, let's throw in the ATH-AD2000 (used) to the mix.

 

[cswann1]

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Originally Posted by Raez /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the response mate. How much would I need to spend on an amp to make 'em sound good? Or would my D3 be enough

The D7000 aren't terribly hard to drive despite their unusually low impedance. I've never tried mine in any sort of portable device. These are terribly ill-suited to on-the-go use however. The 1/4" plug means you'll either need an adapter or a recable. If you were dead set on taking them on the go, I'd opt for a recable, since the stock cable is pretty bulky.

Personally, I'm not that concerned about sound quality in a portable rig. As long as I can hear the music clearly and get some decent bass response, I'm happy. Which is why I haven't stepped up from my uber-cheap Koss plugs. But for home use, when I want to really get absorbed in my music, my D7000 and Little Dot MKIVse play very nicely together. No hair pulling or biting at all

 

[Raez]

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Originally Posted by cswann1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The D7000 aren't terribly hard to drive despite their unusually low impedance. I've never tried mine in any sort of portable device. These are terribly ill-suited to on-the-go use however. The 1/4" plug means you'll either need an adapter or a recable. If you were dead set on taking them on the go, I'd opt for a recable, since the stock cable is pretty bulky. Personally, I'm not that concerned about sound quality in a portable rig. As long as I can hear the music clearly and get some decent bass response, I'm happy. Which is why I haven't stepped up from my uber-cheap Koss plugs. But for home use, when I want to really get absorbed in my music, my D7000 and Little Dot MKIVse play very nicely together. No hair pulling or biting at all

Ah great, I was looking at the Little Dot anyways. Thanks!

Keep 'em coming!

 

[Raez]

Any other opinions?

 

[anetode]

D2000 at less than 250 and a Head Amp pico dac/amp for 500

 

[Raez]

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Originally Posted by anetode /img/forum/go_quote.gif D2000 at less than 250 and a Head Amp pico dac/amp for 500

Don't really need another portable dac/amp. Thanks though!

 

[anetode]

I meant for your main gig. The DAC is a high end Wolfson and the D2000 are very easy to drive.

 

[Raez]

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Originally Posted by anetode /img/forum/go_quote.gif I meant for your main gig. The DAC is a high end Wolfson and the D2000 are very easy to drive.

As good of things as I have heard about the Pico, I'm crazy, and therefor I want a big amp and DAC. Yes, I am referring to the actual physical sides. Yes, I need meds.