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New Head-Fier
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I've been recommended this forum by a Hifi Choice forum user, who says this is the place to come for Headphone advice!
I’m thinking about spending some money on a decent Headphone set-up. I wont be buying everything in one go, but progressively, as and when I have enough money.
The reason why I’m thinking of creating a Headphone set-up, is
1) I live in a first floor flat and find myself increasingly using my headphones around the house after 9pm. (currently using cheap £20 headphones and £20 portable CD player)
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2) I’ve become so disillusioned with the price of Hi-End equipment, I’ve come to the conclusion I’ll never be able to save up for or at least put together a significant deposit towards my next upgrade, that I might as well spend the money on something I’ll get enjoyment from now and upgrade my Hi-fi on Hire Purchase in a few years time, once I know what’s happening with my mortgage renewable.
I’m thinking of buying a Sennheiser HD650, which has a RRP of £330, but I have seen advertised for £170 - £180. This is the top end of my budget and as the headphones have received very good reviews and at this sort of reduction, I will probably buy these blind (Not something I would ever do with Hifi, but the dealer will charge the full RRP, also I think that any faults will be nick picking compared to what I’m using now)
I initially plan on using my existing £20 portable CD player with these, and then upgrade to an ipod classic, for portable play around the house.
What I would like to know is what Headphone amplifiers are there on the market. I Live in the UK, and would have a budget of around £300 maybe £350 plus cable costs.
I know musical fidelity used to have the X-Cans but I think these are no longer available, which leaves models from Creek, Rega and Graham Slee's. I know absolutely nothing about any of these.
I'm sure that a lot of you will be familiar with names I've never heard of, if you could give me an idea of what that brands sound chatacteristic is like and where I could buy it from, that would be great.
Personally, I'm after a neutral, low distortion sound. Similar to a Bryston / PMC hifi setup, not cold or clynical,but not overly warm either. I just think that type of sound will give longer listening pleasure.
Thanks in advance. Mike
I’m thinking about spending some money on a decent Headphone set-up. I wont be buying everything in one go, but progressively, as and when I have enough money.
The reason why I’m thinking of creating a Headphone set-up, is
1) I live in a first floor flat and find myself increasingly using my headphones around the house after 9pm. (currently using cheap £20 headphones and £20 portable CD player)
.
2) I’ve become so disillusioned with the price of Hi-End equipment, I’ve come to the conclusion I’ll never be able to save up for or at least put together a significant deposit towards my next upgrade, that I might as well spend the money on something I’ll get enjoyment from now and upgrade my Hi-fi on Hire Purchase in a few years time, once I know what’s happening with my mortgage renewable.
I’m thinking of buying a Sennheiser HD650, which has a RRP of £330, but I have seen advertised for £170 - £180. This is the top end of my budget and as the headphones have received very good reviews and at this sort of reduction, I will probably buy these blind (Not something I would ever do with Hifi, but the dealer will charge the full RRP, also I think that any faults will be nick picking compared to what I’m using now)
I initially plan on using my existing £20 portable CD player with these, and then upgrade to an ipod classic, for portable play around the house.
What I would like to know is what Headphone amplifiers are there on the market. I Live in the UK, and would have a budget of around £300 maybe £350 plus cable costs.
I know musical fidelity used to have the X-Cans but I think these are no longer available, which leaves models from Creek, Rega and Graham Slee's. I know absolutely nothing about any of these.
I'm sure that a lot of you will be familiar with names I've never heard of, if you could give me an idea of what that brands sound chatacteristic is like and where I could buy it from, that would be great.
Personally, I'm after a neutral, low distortion sound. Similar to a Bryston / PMC hifi setup, not cold or clynical,but not overly warm either. I just think that type of sound will give longer listening pleasure.
Thanks in advance. Mike