Dr. Strangelove
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Hi everyone.
My friend's Senn HD497 recently died, and he is currently using some panisonics for music listening. As a audiophile, I can't stand by and let him poising his ears anymore with lo-fi crap.
Here are some need to knows:
-Source? Ipod and Soundblaster Audigy
-Amp? No
-DAC? No
-What will he be listening to?
Progressive Rock, video games, some misc
-Budget? 150-200 USD (He lives in Australia though)
I recommended a pair of Grado Sr-80s. But because I've not been in to headphones all that long, and that my first can was a pair of 701s, I have not done much research in to entry level hi-fi.
Therefore, I ask fellow Headfi members: What would be the best cans that he could get on his budget? I'm not sure if he would need a amp, but if amp/can combos under 200 are also welcome.
My friend's Senn HD497 recently died, and he is currently using some panisonics for music listening. As a audiophile, I can't stand by and let him poising his ears anymore with lo-fi crap.
Here are some need to knows:
-Source? Ipod and Soundblaster Audigy
-Amp? No
-DAC? No
-What will he be listening to?
Progressive Rock, video games, some misc
-Budget? 150-200 USD (He lives in Australia though)
I recommended a pair of Grado Sr-80s. But because I've not been in to headphones all that long, and that my first can was a pair of 701s, I have not done much research in to entry level hi-fi.
Therefore, I ask fellow Headfi members: What would be the best cans that he could get on his budget? I'm not sure if he would need a amp, but if amp/can combos under 200 are also welcome.