LogicalOrbit
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The best in-ears I've owned are a pair of Senneheiser CX 310 I found in a electronics store so as you can probably guess I'm not all that well versed in high end audio solutions. I'm looking to purchase in-ears and I've seen the SE846 mentioned as excellent, as well as the KSE1500 being the next big thing and I was wondering if a high end laptop (XMG U726 which is based on the Clevo 870) would be sufficient for getting a great experience out of them. I see many mentions of DAPs, DACs, amps and other components for high-end audio and was wondering if I have to invest in these items to get value out of a KSE1500 or SE846. If so, are there any particular recommended components? If so I am interested in an appropriate DAP or portable DAC/Amp so as to be able to use them either while traveling, or at least move the set-up from place to place.
As to personal listening habits, I'm not a musician and not at all versed in music or audio (study computer science, music is a a passive activity), I listen to a variety of music, such as electronic, EDM, rap, some classical, metal and rock. Generally I enjoy music with bass or clear low-highs, and in terms of intruments electric guitars, violins, trumpets and a cappella. I listen to music on the go on a 7th gen ipod classic or stationary on my laptop.
Finally, keeping in mind that I've never owned or experienced a high-fi set-up (currently in Argentina), I may be going for overkill in terms of sound quality for passive listening (that is, listening while working). If that is the case, a word of warning and any recommendations outside of the previously mentioned options would be greaty appreciated. Thank you.
As to personal listening habits, I'm not a musician and not at all versed in music or audio (study computer science, music is a a passive activity), I listen to a variety of music, such as electronic, EDM, rap, some classical, metal and rock. Generally I enjoy music with bass or clear low-highs, and in terms of intruments electric guitars, violins, trumpets and a cappella. I listen to music on the go on a 7th gen ipod classic or stationary on my laptop.
Finally, keeping in mind that I've never owned or experienced a high-fi set-up (currently in Argentina), I may be going for overkill in terms of sound quality for passive listening (that is, listening while working). If that is the case, a word of warning and any recommendations outside of the previously mentioned options would be greaty appreciated. Thank you.