zancxia
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This topic doesn't just pertain to headphones, but I figured that it was best to ask here. Since the headphones are the main source for additional questions... I figured that is where I should start.
About 2 weeks ago, I went through a series of co-op interviews at my university (Clemson), and after waiting a short while, I heard a response from my favorite of the 9 companies. They gave me an offer, and I will be working there from May to December (if everything goes well
).
The day before those interviews, my DT880 finally came in the mail, and I have been enjoying them since. At the time, I figured I would have them for a good, long while. I wasn't counting (although I was hoping) that I would get a co-op placement, and I would finally have a healthy income (in addition to the real world experience and know-how, which is really the most important part--no joke
).
So, now that I know I'll have plenty of money to blow, I've decided that I'll commit some of it to "the hobby." While I wasn't planning to, because of this, I will *probably* be moving the Beyers aside, and giving myself a "real" setup to work with. (By "real," I'm not referring to just the Beyers themselves, I 'm talk about the whole package--source, amp, and 'phones).
So, here's the deal. I'm going to commit ~$850+whatever-the-Beyers-sell-for into a package; so maybe... $1030 (round to $1050).
If you were starting from scratch, what components would you reach for to create your "perfect" setup.... of course, keeping in mind, that it is around $1100 at most.
Notes:
-- I'd prefer to get the most out of my money, even though I know I'm spending a good bit. Please, when making suggestions, do not just pick an <amp, source, headphone> just because it costs more, but only offers a .1% SQ difference. If a cheaper alternative is nearly as good (almost to the point of being interchangeable), I'd like to know. If I only have to spend $750, that'd be great!
-- Preferences: Detail, detail, detail. Forward, involving, Grado-like sound... from what I've heard, that could mean Grado, Audio Technica, (Uh.....), etc.
I don't mind "bright" at all... in fact, I *might* dislike something less than my (old) Grado or Beyers... audio technica... Sony? Something with good bass impact, but nothing to sacrifice the other frequencies, although I might like it if the bass had a warm quality to it. Maybe that is something that the source/amp could provide. Ideally, mids would be good... of course.
-- I don't have a preference about dynamic or electrostatic; in fact, I'm kind of curious about the stat sound... maybe The Koss?
-- Laptop-as-source would be ideal, unless no sound card could provide the detail I'm looking for. I was thinking maybe an Echo Indigo, but maybe I'm wrong. My music will be saved using EAC -> Monkey Audio.
If you can tell... I really don't know, and I'll really need some help with this. I appreciate you reading this much of my post, and I hope I haven't wasted too much of your time.
Suggestions are definitely appreciated.
Also, no "sorry about your wallet" comments are necessary.
I'm making more money than I've ever had... by far. I'm pretty sure I'll be happy with this commitment. With no other major expenses planned by me, I'll have a good savings account after the fact.
About 2 weeks ago, I went through a series of co-op interviews at my university (Clemson), and after waiting a short while, I heard a response from my favorite of the 9 companies. They gave me an offer, and I will be working there from May to December (if everything goes well
The day before those interviews, my DT880 finally came in the mail, and I have been enjoying them since. At the time, I figured I would have them for a good, long while. I wasn't counting (although I was hoping) that I would get a co-op placement, and I would finally have a healthy income (in addition to the real world experience and know-how, which is really the most important part--no joke
So, now that I know I'll have plenty of money to blow, I've decided that I'll commit some of it to "the hobby." While I wasn't planning to, because of this, I will *probably* be moving the Beyers aside, and giving myself a "real" setup to work with. (By "real," I'm not referring to just the Beyers themselves, I 'm talk about the whole package--source, amp, and 'phones).
So, here's the deal. I'm going to commit ~$850+whatever-the-Beyers-sell-for into a package; so maybe... $1030 (round to $1050).
If you were starting from scratch, what components would you reach for to create your "perfect" setup.... of course, keeping in mind, that it is around $1100 at most.
Notes:
-- I'd prefer to get the most out of my money, even though I know I'm spending a good bit. Please, when making suggestions, do not just pick an <amp, source, headphone> just because it costs more, but only offers a .1% SQ difference. If a cheaper alternative is nearly as good (almost to the point of being interchangeable), I'd like to know. If I only have to spend $750, that'd be great!
-- Preferences: Detail, detail, detail. Forward, involving, Grado-like sound... from what I've heard, that could mean Grado, Audio Technica, (Uh.....), etc.
-- I don't have a preference about dynamic or electrostatic; in fact, I'm kind of curious about the stat sound... maybe The Koss?
-- Laptop-as-source would be ideal, unless no sound card could provide the detail I'm looking for. I was thinking maybe an Echo Indigo, but maybe I'm wrong. My music will be saved using EAC -> Monkey Audio.
If you can tell... I really don't know, and I'll really need some help with this. I appreciate you reading this much of my post, and I hope I haven't wasted too much of your time.
Also, no "sorry about your wallet" comments are necessary.
