Chris J
Headphoneus Supremus
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Hi Mr J,
I would love to be able to try some headphones on and test them out etc. There just isn't any where locally that I can do this, I know for a purchase like this I should try and make the effort.
I'm pretty sure I'm going with the HD650's and just need to decide on an amp/DAC for around £200 any suggestions?
Cheers for all your comments and suggestions.
Hi Mr L,
Yes, it can be difficult finding a place to try out 'phones.
I need to drive over an hour to try good headphones out!
I've heard it said that the HD650's have a very relaxing sound.......I just can't get around the comfort issue!
Try looking up this on the Head Fi forum: a young lady named "Dubstep Girl" did a very good comparison of Grado 325i, AKG K701, Sennheiser HD650 and Beyer DT990. Well worth reading!
This may be to risky for you, but you could get an iBasso D12, and if you don't think the headphone amp is good enough, you could use it as a DAC and get a better headphone amp, which is what I did.
But I think you really want something to use with your iPhone? And are you looking for portable or a desktop system?
Here are a few desktop suggestions:
I have never heard the HRT iStreamer but it seems to be a very good Apple compatible DAC. Unfortunately it is $200.00 USD and you would still need a headphone amp.
There are not a lot of iPhone/iPod compatible DACs out there.......sigh.
Some folks like the FIIO E9 for approx. $100, some folks like the Little Dot 1+ hybrid amp for $104 USD but I have no experience with either brand.
I think that works out to approx. 200 of the Queen's best?
Regards,
Chris