[Yen]

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Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif RS-1 isn't too low-sensitivity. It's 98 dB, like a pair of KSC75, for example.

Anyhow it is the same with my old SR80, and they needed volume cranking just like 250ohm DT880/-03.

As I said, it depends on the DAP, but I suggest you go a hifi-store and try your RS1s with an amp. I am pretty sure you will hear the difference. Even my non-hifi electronics hater GF heard the difference between Zen Micro - SR80 and ZM - SOHA - SR80.

 

[uraflit]

using the rs-1 unamped is like driving a sports car with 87 octane fuel... it still works, and it's still a sports car, but it suffers from the true power that it is capable of, and may also cause a breakdown and need better fuel (amps) later on!

 

[robm321]

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Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's not because of the the portability: I would use the RS-1 at home. The reason is I can't really add a 300$ amp to the eventual 500$ for the RS-1. There's another question: did anyone make a comparison between the RS-1 (or the SR-225) and something like the Stax SR-001? These are realatively cheap and come with their own amp, so I could even go with them, if they sound so good.

I'd be interested in a comparison with the Stax SR-001 and RS-1/225 too

 

[daveDerek]

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Originally Posted by antonyfirst /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's not because of the the portability: I would use the RS-1 at home. The reason is I can't really add a 300$ amp to the eventual 500$ for the RS-1. There's another question: did anyone make a comparison between the RS-1 (or the SR-225) and something like the Stax SR-001? These are realatively cheap and come with their own amp, so I could even go with them, if they sound so good.

the stax sr001mk2 is a remarkably good sounding rig and i think it's one of the best values in higher end phones (what amp/phone combo of anywhere near this quality can you get for that price?). for some user impressions see this thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=213825

also immtbiker has done a review, i think for an online magazine. it shouldn't be too hard to find with a little searching.

 

[Jesse Peters]

It is not necessary for the RS-1's to be amped, but you will get more out of them if you do. It's like putting regular grade gasoline into a turbo'd car.

 

[M0T0XGUY]

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Originally Posted by Jesse Peters /img/forum/go_quote.gif It is not necessary for the RS-1's to be amped, but you will get more out of them if you do. It's like putting regular grade gasoline into a turbo'd car.

Sorry to sound snobby, but can I ask why you responded to a 2 month old thread that people have obviously lost interest in?

 

[kramer5150]

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Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry to sound snobby, but can I ask why you responded to a 2 month old thread that people have obviously lost interest in?

Common noob thing... no big deal, Ive seen some 2-3 year old thread resurrections before.

Yes the RS1 sounds very good unamped through a warm sounding receiver.

 

[Pete7]

Sure you can use RS-1's unamped, but boy- do they love current.
Edit- not just a noob thing anymore...D'OH!!!!!!!

 

[manhattanproj]

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Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry to sound snobby, but can I ask why you responded to a 2 month old thread that people have obviously lost interest in?

but you guys are always saying to use the search button. this is what happens and you guys are complaining.

 

[El Condor]

Bah, no big deal here, plus there's nothing wrong with thread resurrection. If it's interresting to someone, it will be to others also. It's just information circulating around

. The more info, the better.