captainzoli
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A900s are nice for that kind of set up.
Good starter cans for newbies?
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I finally decided to go with the Senn HD650's. Next I'll probably start working looking for a pair of Grado RS1's or something a step up around that price range.
Does anyone have a decent amp they could recommend that isn't incredibly expensive? I was looking at a decent tube amp for around $200 or a solid state at around that price. Anyone have any recommendations for less than $300?
Much appreciated!
Does anyone have a decent amp they could recommend that isn't incredibly expensive? I was looking at a decent tube amp for around $200 or a solid state at around that price. Anyone have any recommendations for less than $300?
Much appreciated!
skeeder
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between the two? 701's for sure, they do require a bit of a burn in however. Not for your first time buyer. I'd recommend a sennheiser because its a good start point.
Which I did go with the Sennheiser HD650's.
Anyone have a decent amp worth mentioning that isn't insanely expensive? I had the Eddie Circuit Lunch Box shown to me and thought it sounded sweet. (literally) http://www.eddiecurrent.com/Lunch_Box.html
Anyone have a decent amp worth mentioning that isn't insanely expensive? I had the Eddie Circuit Lunch Box shown to me and thought it sounded sweet. (literally) http://www.eddiecurrent.com/Lunch_Box.html
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I have the 580 (modded with 600 grilles) and it doesn't need an amp from my X-fi. If you dare to listen to them on the go from a portable, then that's when you need an amp.
It has the best soundstage I have heard.
It has the best soundstage I have heard.
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seems like you have decided to get 650, well congart.
got amps lower than 300, I would suggest Gilmore Lite, it is a great amp for its price.
If you want tube... then I guess Little Dot 2 ++ is a starter tube amp for you to try.
got amps lower than 300, I would suggest Gilmore Lite, it is a great amp for its price.
If you want tube... then I guess Little Dot 2 ++ is a starter tube amp for you to try.
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701s need a good amp to perform up to its level...
ath-a900 is a better choice imo
ath-a900 is a better choice imo
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For gaming purposes you might want to check out the HD595s as I've read they sound pretty good un-amped, or the ATH-A900.
uraflit
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hd650s and a lunchbox as a "starter" setup? o man.
i woulda recommended the a900 too. in fact, even with my current setup, i still want to hear it =D
i woulda recommended the a900 too. in fact, even with my current setup, i still want to hear it =D
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My first (and so far only) cans are the DT770/80s as well coupled with a PA2V2. Not the best stuff, but definitely enough for my simple ears.
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Wow! Can't believe no-ones reccomended the Alessandro MS1's. They are AWESOME! And only $99.
http://www.alessandro-products.com/headphones.html
http://www.alessandro-products.com/headphones.html
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