[boucarion]

Currently, I'm using an old rock boxed (3rd?) Gen iPod Video with a Fiio E5 and Bose earphones.

The sound is good, but I think it can be better.

I'm planning to get a new MP3

Cowon S9/J3
Samsung YP P3/R1

A new amp

Fiio E7?

And perhaps a new pair of headphones.
I'd stick with my Denon AH D1001s, but I use them mainly for home use. It's too hard to keep on your damn neck. Can't even turn your head properly.


I like the sound I get on my computer (Macbook + Bose Companion II, I usually plug my Denons into my speakers).

Any possibility I can get the same audio quality on a portable set up?

 

[boucarion]

buummpp

 

[boucarion]

bump again?

am I allowed to do that?

 

[chinesekiwi]

What's your budget? music tastes?

I'd stick with the Rockboxed iPod tbh and spend more on the earphones.

 

[sadhanaputra]

I agree with chinesekiwi there, I think that would make the most difference in SQ

In the portable forum, there is quite a number of IEM comparison threads (and earbud.. and ear clip..), so you can choose your own poison

 

[Young Spade]

How much are you willing to spend in total though? IMO if you're willing to drop some cash you could get a much better portable than the iPod and some great IEMs as well.

What type of music do you listen to? To help us with the headphone selection