[akg fanboy]

I like a fast driver, with a natural sound signature work well for metal. Now if your daily driver is a 701 you will find my version of natural bass-heavy. I would argue that is becuase you are using a headphone that sounds way too thin for a natural sound. T1.1 does this, but I found T1.2 fixed the problem for me.

I can understand because I do enjoy the extra bass prowess and extension in the he560, but I would not go any further than the bass the he560 already has. I think I am the minority who is willing to sacrifice bass quantity for a faster and cleaner sound, but I have my limits as I find the k551 too thin for me

 

[markm1]

I'm a HS teacher and often stay late in the classroom working after my students go home. I usually listen to my Ipod, Spotify on my cellphone or Bandcamp on a school computer if I'm working late in the classroom.
 
I've got an old Nuforce Icon DAC/Amp that I keep plugged into my desk computer that I'll sometimes use, but I'm thinking of getting a DAP to upgrade the sound of my Ipod or maybe a Hugo that I could use w/ my Android and the work computer. Do any of you use a Hugo with an Android? I've got a Galaxy 5.
 
I've got Building Service workers that come in and sometimes I can tell staff have been in my room and been on the class computers after a long holiday break. I picked up the Nikon for about $100, but I probably wouldn't want to leave any electoncs that are more expensive in the room. I want something that I can easily throw in my backpack and take back and forth from home to my school. And, that's easy to plug and play without much set up time or hassles-user friendly-and then take home with me......

 

[Hansotek]

I'm a HS teacher and often stay late in the classroom working after my students go home. I usually listen to my Ipod, Spotify on my cellphone or Bandcamp on a school computer if I'm working late in the classroom.

I've got an old Nuforce Icon DAC/Amp that I keep plugged into my desk computer that I'll sometimes use, but I'm thinking of getting a DAP to upgrade the sound of my Ipod or maybe a Hugo that I could use w/ my Android and the work computer. Do any of you use a Hugo with an Android? I've got a Galaxy 5.

I've got Building Service workers that come in and sometimes I can tell staff have been in my room and been on the class computers after a long holiday break. I picked up the Nikon for about $100, but I probably wouldn't want to leave any electoncs that are more expensive in the room. I want something that I can easily throw in my backpack and take back and forth from home to my school. And, that's easy to plug and play without much set up time or hassles-user friendly-and then take home with me......

I'd skip the Hugo. IMO, it is a little fake and harsh sounding, especially for the price. I think the $600 Mojo is better both in terms of absolute sound and value. FWIW, Jude agrees with me on this point.

You may also want to take a look at the Acoustic Research M2 DAP ($1,199), as it has a nice Android-based interface, Wi-Fi streaming capability, hi-res & DSD capabilities, expandable storage, and a very powerful all class-A amplifier that can drive just about anything. It is pretty much neck & neck with the AK240 at half the price. I also think there is one on the sale forum for like $700 right now (probably under "sources", IIRC).

 

[shuto77]

I'm a HS teacher and often stay late in the classroom working after my students go home. I usually listen to my Ipod, Spotify on my cellphone or Bandcamp on a school computer if I'm working late in the classroom.

I've got an old Nuforce Icon DAC/Amp that I keep plugged into my desk computer that I'll sometimes use, but I'm thinking of getting a DAP to upgrade the sound of my Ipod or maybe a Hugo that I could use w/ my Android and the work computer. Do any of you use a Hugo with an Android? I've got a Galaxy 5.

I've got Building Service workers that come in and sometimes I can tell staff have been in my room and been on the class computers after a long holiday break. I picked up the Nikon for about $100, but I probably wouldn't want to leave any electoncs that are more expensive in the room. I want something that I can easily throw in my backpack and take back and forth from home to my school. And, that's easy to plug and play without much set up time or hassles-user friendly-and then take home with me......

I'd skip the Hugo. IMO, it is a little fake and harsh sounding, especially for the price. I think the $600 Mojo is better both in terms of absolute sound and value. FWIW, Jude agrees with me on this point.

You may also want to take a look at the Acoustic Research M2 DAP ($1,199), as it has a nice Android-based interface, Wi-Fi streaming capability, hi-res & DSD capabilities, expandable storage, and a very powerful all class-A amplifier that can drive just about anything. It is pretty much neck & neck with the AK240 at half the price. I also think there is one on the sale forum for like $700 right now (probably under "sources", IIRC).

+1 for the the Mojo. It sounds awesome, and is super-versatile. You can take advantage of the weak UK £ and probably get one for a good price from Amazon UK.

 

[markm1]

Thanks guys, I meant the Mojo-Hugo must have been in my brain. Hansotek, I'll take a look at the M2 DAP also.

 

[453604]

After a nearly year of using m50x i thought of an upgrade. The bass in m50x is really good but from my phone it sounds bit bulky. Especially trash metal/rock tracks. Can anyone suggest me an worth upgrade? I read an good opinon on Focal Listen/Spirit,Yamaha HPH-MT220 and German Maestro GMP 8.35 . Are they worth attention?   

 

[Henrik84]

Focal Spirit Professional has often been praised in this forum. They are said have punch and bass. Though two users, who auditioned them somewhere, have disagreed with it saying that they lacked punch in their opinion.
I was going obtain a pair as well for poorly recorded black metal listening and other.
I already own the AKG K712 Pro and also Schiit Bifrost 4490 dac and Schiit Asgård 2 amp.
Wonder how similar are those headphones ? Worthy of getting ?

 

[shuto77]

Has anyone tried the Hifiman Edition S? It's on sale for $150, which sounds like a good deal.

 

[453604]

  Focal Spirit Professional has often been praised in this forum. They are said have punch and bass. Though two users, who auditioned them somewhere, have disagreed with it saying that they lacked punch in their opinion.
I was going obtain a pair as well for poorly recorded black metal listening and other.
I already own the AKG K712 Pro and also Schiit Bifrost 4490 dac and Schiit Asgård 2 amp.
Wonder how similar are those headphones ? Worthy of getting ?

Would they work well with an phone? its 40 ohm and smarphones arent the best power suply for headphones :/  

 

[shuto77]

Would they work well with an phone? its 40 ohm and smarphones arent the best power suply for headphones :/  

That's a loaded question, lol. Most phones sound pretty bad without a dac or amp. Depends on your phone.

 

[YtseJamer]

Wow the HE-400i are $250.
 
I'm tempted to try another pair..

 

[YtseJamer]

Has anyone tried the Hifiman Edition S? It's on sale for $150, which sounds like a good deal.

 
And the 400i are $250 

 

[shuto77]

And the 400i are $250 :eek:

I actually bought my pair on the Classifieds yesterday with stock and Alpha Pads for $250, so I'm good with that price. Alpha Pads are $60 plus shipping.

 

[YtseJamer]

Good deal 

 
I'm tempted to buy another pair but the other 2 pairs that I tried were a bit too bright.

 

[shuto77]

Good deal 

I'm tempted to buy another pair but the other 2 pairs that I tried were a bit too bright.

Yes, I can see that. Maybe a tube amp would warm them up a bit.

I'm a closet treblehead now (thanks @bavinck), so I've always loved the sound signature of these.