Getting $500 bucks what to do now?

[volcomjerk]

Over the past month my headphone collection has taken quite a turn!

Old Setup:
Total BitHead 06
Grado SR-60

Present Setup:
HR Desktop Amp w/ DAC Module
Dared MP5 Tube Amplifier w/ upgraded tubes and Volex cable
AKG K701
SR-325i

I told myself that would be all I get for awhile. However, I'm probably getting a referral bonus from my company and was wondering what to get next or what NOT to get?

Should I save? Should I get those new Shure E500's I keep hearing about? I'm also eyeing the Hornet as a portable amp.

Currently, I have no portable setup. I carry my Desktop Amp to and from work in a bag with my SR-325i's. My AKG K701 are way too big to carry around and too fragile IMHO.

Now I'm just stuck on what to do? I love my setup but upgraditis always hits me. If I shouldn't upgrade what should I be saving for? I need goals!

 

[Arainach]

Save for something BESIDES Headphones. Put it in the bank. Be it medical bills, car repairs, or whatever, having money on hand never hurts.

 

[volcomjerk]

I already have plenty of money for that stuff =)

This is my fun, play money.

 

[XxATOLxX]

I vote you should get speakers.




A whole new game.

 

[Alex M]

Quote:

Originally Posted by volcomjerk Should I save? Should I get those new Shure E500's I keep hearing about? I'm also eyeing the Hornet as a portable amp. Currently, I have no portable setup.

If you like to listen to your music on the go, then getting a DAP and a decent pair of IEMs sounds like a good option for you. If you do not have a DAP, you may need to save up some more as the combo will exceed your budget. You can also wait for the upcoming UE-XXX (or whatever they will name the released model) to compare to E500 before deciding which one you like best. I would not get a portable amp before buying the IEMs.

 

[nabwong]

Do you drive? What about investing in a car stereo?

 

[volcomjerk]

Yeah, I drive but I'm not in my car very long. I spend most of my time at work or at home. I'm not sure if IEM's will really matter since I leave a rig at work and a rig at home.

Speakers sound like a good option. Any suggestions? I'll be hooking them up to my Dared MP5 Tube Amp and they use banana plugs.

 

[vibin247]

Save it for the bad times.

 

[JaGWiRE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxATOLxX I vote you should get speakers. A whole new game.

I agree. I'm about to pick up some wharfedales myself.

 

[yellafella321]

Portable rig!

E500 + Xin Supermini IV!

 

[sagekoala]

there is only one thing you can spend your money on. please consider the following...
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=191897

 

[Mercuttio]

Buy CDs. Anything you've ever even been slightly interested in. Buy it, buy it all.

 

[Asr]

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[Mercuttio]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asr Join Team AD2K! (The ATH-AD2000, that is.) We need more followers!

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[Asr]

We're a GOOD cult tho you gotta admit! Why don't you join too Merc?