[gamefreak]

Just ordered a pair of 280s off Amazon and was making sure that they can be powered by my precious iHP-120. I'd look it up but I really have no clue what I'm looking for as I'm pretty newbish when it comes to portable audio et al.

Much thanks!

 

[Bolt San]

Yeah, I'm positive.
They're sort of big if you're using them out and about, but whatever floats your boat.

 

[gamefreak]

Hehehe.

I've been lugging around my HD202's onto the bus in my bookbag. I figure that these will probably be the same size folded up and I don't have a huge cord that can get tangled (and of course they sound alot better).

Thanks!

 

[delenda est Sony]

GF,

I am not fond of the 280 sound on my Ipod. Very flat and volume needs to be cranked. The 280s sound better with an amp, but I think the 64 ohm impedance of the 280s is a detriment to good sound from DAPs w/o amps. The 202s were easier to drive with a portable DAP.

If you need a full sized set of closed phones that sound good with non-amped portable players, I think the DT231s sound better (and are lighter / less spaceman looking!)

280s are great phones, but just don't work overly well for your chosen application, IMO, unless you are planning to carry around an amp.

des

 

[gamefreak]

Hmmm. Well, I'm pretty much open to anything better than what I have now as long as Amazon has it (I have a gift card there I need to use). I also use phones alot with the computer (DVDs, music, games, voicechat) so I really don't know.

 

[Bolt San]

How far do you want to up your price range?
You already have 202s and although those are a little honky, they're pretty good as far as isolation and value goes, so I think price range will be an issue here.

 

[gamefreak]

$70-150ish range and, like I said, Amazon needs to have them.

 

[wolfen68]

How about Portapro's and a few new cd's?

 

[Flea Bag]

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Originally Posted by delenda est Sony GF, I am not fond of the 280 sound on my Ipod. Very flat and volume needs to be cranked. The 280s sound better with an amp, but I think the 64 ohm impedance of the 280s is a detriment to good sound from DAPs w/o amps. The 202s were easier to drive with a portable DAP. If you need a full sized set of closed phones that sound good with non-amped portable players, I think the DT231s sound better (and are lighter / less spaceman looking!) 280s are great phones, but just don't work overly well for your chosen application, IMO, unless you are planning to carry around an amp. des

I agree too. My 280 did gain some soundstage/atmosphere with an amp and its made listening more relaxing. I couldn't tell the difference on some tracks though.

 

[gamefreak]

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Originally Posted by Flea Bag I agree too. My 280 did gain some soundstage/atmosphere with an amp and its made listening more relaxing. I couldn't tell the difference on some tracks though.

Without them were they (at least as) as good as a pair of 202's?

 

[Flea Bag]

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Originally Posted by gamefreak Without them were they (at least as) as good as a pair of 202's?

I'm sorry. I wish I could answer you but I haven't heard the HD202. I'm just speaking purely from my experience of the HD280.

However, I'm beginning to think that the HD280 should never go unamped.

I'll have to wait until my HD600 comes before I can have a stronger opinion!

 

[gamefreak]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flea Bag I'm sorry. I wish I could answer you but I haven't heard the HD202. I'm just speaking purely from my experience of the HD280. However, I'm beginning to think that the HD280 should never go unamped. I'll have to wait until my HD600 comes before I can have a stronger opinion!

Hehehe. Thanks anyways!