[JamesMcProgger]

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I am thinking of amping my HD25s. What can you recommend for under $150? Thanks! Listening mostly to rock tracks and through my iPod 4th Gen and iPhone 4 BTW. Thanks again!

for that price a mini3. that is what I use and it goes really well with it, it adds it more hard hitting bass and body.
check out this shootout http://www.headfonia.com/music-on-a-budget-sub-100-portable-amps-shootout/

 

[xallarap]

all right sir! Thanks! Is a $80 mini^3 a good deal?

 

[JamesMcProgger]

I got mine for 100$ so yes it does sounds like a good deal, but if you can get the high performance version,  it'd be better.

 

[xallarap]

Hmmm there are different versions of the mini^3? I am not sure if it's the high performance version but I asked the seller and he says it's the headphone version with 5 gain and 6-7 hours of battery life. Thinking about it, I am having second thoughts about having an amp in my portable unit for its added bulk. It might not be pocketable.

 

[JamesMcProgger]

mini3 is bulky indeed. the more slim amps are more pocket friendly
 
only 2 versions, the regular and the high performance, the HP has less battery life but can power more demanding cans, I have the regular and I swear its damn fine.
 
as for the battery they use regular rechargable 9v battery, you can get replacement for cheap if it wears out.

 

[Trillian]

which would you think would be the better amp? the cMoy or the Mini^3?

 

[JamesMcProgger]

never tried the cmoy myself. the guy from headfonia seems to think the mini3 is king at the price  range tho.

 

[xallarap]

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mini3 is bulky indeed. the more slim amps are more pocket friendly
 
only 2 versions, the regular and the high performance, the HP has less battery life but can power more demanding cans, I have the regular and I swear its damn fine.
 
as for the battery they use regular rechargable 9v battery, you can get replacement for cheap if it wears out.

Thanks sir! Any slim amp suggestions sir?
 
I'm really intrigued with the mini3 as it is really well regarded here and our local audiophile community. The downside is its form factor. Quite bulky and it's quite a hassle for me as my main PMP is also my phone so most likely it's going to stay in my pocket. That's why I'm having a hard time deciding. I really want my purchase to be worth it, like the HD25.
 

 

[Mormonsloot]

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[Aizura]

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There is NO REASON to amp the HD 25-1, it does NOTHING to improve the sound.  They are great headphones out of any headphone jack.

What amp did you try them with?
 

 

[Mad Max]

 
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There is NO REASON to amp the HD 25-1, it does NOTHING to improve the sound.  They are great headphones out of any headphone jack.

 

 

[MickeyVee]

Have you considered the FiiO E7.  I'm using it with my HD25's through my MacBook Air and love it.  Really found no need to to use it with my iPhone4 or iPod 4G though I may try it again.

 

[JamesMcProgger]

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There is NO REASON to amp the HD 25-1, it does NOTHING to improve the sound.  They are great headphones out of any headphone jack.

I energically disagree.

 

[xallarap]

thanks for the responses!
 
How about the E11? It's more portable than the mini^3 due to it's smaller profile. Plus it's $20 less. And headfonia guy thinks mini^3 trumps all portable amps at the less than $100 price range. Any other opinions?

 

[Mad Max]

E11 would not be bad at all.
If you end up wanting more warmth, there's the Soundmagic A10.