orbv12
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Greetings,
I have recently broken into the audiophile community and have been lurking for a while now. I have decided to purchase my first setup. I originally decided on the HD 650s from Sennheiser because of their great value. They seem like a great set of headphones for the price. I have read many reviews and recommendations on DACs and Amps to go with them. I was originally looking at buying the Darkvoice 336SE + Zero DAC + HD 650s, but recently discovered I can get a pair of HD 800s for a GREAT price. I cannot disclose the price I was offered, but it is low enough for me to want to jump.
I feel that with my first setup I might not truly appreciate the quality of the HD 800s. Also, I will not be able to afford a very good DAC and amp. I would most likely be using the Zero DAC and Darkvoice 336SE with the HD 800s as well. With that being said, what do you folks recommend?
I feel that I would be more than satisfied with a pair of HD650s + Zero DAC + Darkvoice 336SE. Then again, if I fork out some extra cash and get the HD 800s instead, I can always upgrade the DAC and amp in the future.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: If there is anyone with a pair of HD 800s around DFW, TX (and you wouldn't mind me checking these out) please PM me. I would love to test these out.
Question: I will be starting out with no amp and no DAC at this point. Is there any reason to not choose the HD 800s?
I have recently broken into the audiophile community and have been lurking for a while now. I have decided to purchase my first setup. I originally decided on the HD 650s from Sennheiser because of their great value. They seem like a great set of headphones for the price. I have read many reviews and recommendations on DACs and Amps to go with them. I was originally looking at buying the Darkvoice 336SE + Zero DAC + HD 650s, but recently discovered I can get a pair of HD 800s for a GREAT price. I cannot disclose the price I was offered, but it is low enough for me to want to jump.
I feel that with my first setup I might not truly appreciate the quality of the HD 800s. Also, I will not be able to afford a very good DAC and amp. I would most likely be using the Zero DAC and Darkvoice 336SE with the HD 800s as well. With that being said, what do you folks recommend?
I feel that I would be more than satisfied with a pair of HD650s + Zero DAC + Darkvoice 336SE. Then again, if I fork out some extra cash and get the HD 800s instead, I can always upgrade the DAC and amp in the future.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: If there is anyone with a pair of HD 800s around DFW, TX (and you wouldn't mind me checking these out) please PM me. I would love to test these out.
Question: I will be starting out with no amp and no DAC at this point. Is there any reason to not choose the HD 800s?