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Headphoneus Supremus
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I'm looking for a good setup to use on the go. The following is what I'm using it with.DAP
- DAP
- Hopefully my Laptop
- Hopefully my desktop
I like something durable. I have the grudge against Apple I've gained from OCN (nothing bad. I just view Apple in my own way) so Apple is a no go. I'm looking at the C2 and iAudio 10. Both seem pretty nice and it would be cool to give the C2 that brushed aluminum look on the back.The Clip+ and Clip Zip are also in consideration. I only need something that supports FLAC and has a good interface. Long battery life would be a plus too. Same with video capabilities although watching anime on such a small screen probably won't be enjoyable.
portable gear
I'm kind of hoping for something like a E17 which I can use with a computer. I'm not sure that I'll need it since I'm probably not going to bring full sized headphones with me but with my desktop, I'm going to be using a set of AH-D2000's. No concern about speakers. If I get any, they will be powered by a receiver.
That's kind of it. I might throw in some wrenches as we go as I'm in a rush right now and just listing things off the top of my mind. Thanks!
Well, I do dislike the interface. Honestly, it would be the last one I'd use. I'd prefer Cowon's J3 interface over that (kind of an apples to oranges thing though).
and I want to bring headphones with me.
I've given Apple plenty of time. First off, the ventilation is horrible. I burnt my finger when I touched a MacBook Pro at Best Buy. No joke. After that, hardware support is horrible. Then there's OS X vs Windows. It's like iOS vs Android. Android is slightly more complex but offers a boat load of stuff after you do some research/playing around. iOS is just for people who like it simple.
Makes me a bit sad how Cowon stopped with the line out jacks. That was a pretty bad move but their DAPs are still great. A line out would have been really nice though.
Okay. But I think I meant software and some hardware. I can't do anything right rushed.Too lazy to set up WINE (I think you can use it for Mac).
I always had this grudge against Apple for no reason but now I've had one for a couple of years. I know I will not touch an iPod with a 100ft pole. /exaggeration
And since I probably won't need to dual amp, then I guess I'll stick to IEMs. I do need something for a desktop setup though without breaking the bank and I guess the E17 is the best I can get with 24/192 at that price. On the other hand, I can spend that ~$450 I can spend on the E17 and the AH-D2000's with some other stuff (headphone stand/banana rack, etc.), I can get myself a good receiver and some planar speakers. Had my eyes on the Arx A1 at TheAudioInsider. Seem very good for the price and I was shown a review on planar somewhere and they seemed to perform extremely well.
it's all up to you, it depends on if you want to split your money range apart or keep it together and tight. I tend to split it apart a bit. Yeah. I'm going with getting an E17 as soon as it comes out and my wish list for the next year is
TF10's
Denon AHD2000's
TRP50's- i want to try planar magnetics
Well, what do you think the iAudio 10 will be like in comparison to the C2? I just need sound quality, battery life, and an interface that won't kill me in my sleep.
Wait, the TRP50's are planars? Oh wow. I need to get myself a pair.
Well, I probably won't use full sizes on those unless I have some amp I have access to that I can use.
That will be a $50 well spent.
Nope. Honestly, they all look so good. The added plus of the iAudio 10 and C2 over the Sansa's though is video capability. I guess the C2 is large enough to play some videos. iAudio 10...maybe...
I'll mod them if I have too. Why not? It's only $50. I'll probably try making it look better since I don't really like the way it looks. As long as I don't cover the openings and allow enough air in I should be fine.
Anybody else care to join?