Hi everyone,
I started out with a cheap Apple EarPods, then Senheisser momentum earplugs and now using RHA T20i. Over this time I loved re discovering My favorite music and experiencing more every time.
I am Now considering getting in to the top end stuff Now. However i would deel myself unexperienced with these technicalities so I turn to you Audiophile Friends with more knowledge on this subject.
Below I have tried to Create a list to base recommendations on? I am not against an AMP or special cord But Will often use it while programming so won’t Always have a sound installation with me. However future proof (What If i want to in the end is a plus).
For Now it’s important that My iPhone SE can drive the best possible sound quality without the need for a special installation (yet) with me.
- Budget - Relatively flexible (would rather not spend more than 750 euro as I doubt any experience will increase in sound quality without an amp at that point as I will listen mostly on my iPhone or laptop (macbook or windows laptop). If you have a valid reason Why, I would be willing to up My budget.
- Source - iPhone SE, iPad, Macbook Pro, Windows HP Laptop (Mostly using Spotify Premium high quality streaming)
- Requirements for Isolation - I will mainly be using these for long sessions while programming applications. As such I will mostly be using these while sitting down but if I could use the same pair while cycling / running, that would obviously be the dream. I realise those are two different markets and probably not best combined so I would only consider it an added benefit if it's possible to be honest.
- Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Yes, in the office at work.
- Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM
- Preferred tonal balance - I think overall I prefer a balanced style as I listen to alot of different types of music. I mainly listen to rock heavy metal, and very relaxing / calming music with some occasional EDM thrown into the mix.
- Past headphones - RHA T20i, I liked them for the most part because they were a huge upgrade in sound quality over my regular 20 dollar earbuds. I've also used Airpods and while they are practical to use for conference calls, I don't particularly enjoy listening to music on them. Would be looking for an upgrade in sound quality of my RHA and I'm ok with them being wired.
- Preferred Music - Rock, Heavy Metal (Rise Against, Trivium, AC/DC), Relaxing music (Ed Sheeran, Five For fighting, Mumford & Sons, Pentatonix, etc...), EDM (Axwell, Ingrosso, Hardwell, Pendulum)
- What would you like to improve on from your set-up - I would like to have atleast the same sound quality of my RHA T20. If possible I would like to experience even better sound quality although I'm not sure I will be able to experience the same excitement of re-discovering music when I jumped from my earpods (apple) to my RHA T20.
- Location: Belgium
I started out with a cheap Apple EarPods, then Senheisser momentum earplugs and now using RHA T20i. Over this time I loved re discovering My favorite music and experiencing more every time.
I am Now considering getting in to the top end stuff Now. However i would deel myself unexperienced with these technicalities so I turn to you Audiophile Friends with more knowledge on this subject.
Below I have tried to Create a list to base recommendations on? I am not against an AMP or special cord But Will often use it while programming so won’t Always have a sound installation with me. However future proof (What If i want to in the end is a plus).
For Now it’s important that My iPhone SE can drive the best possible sound quality without the need for a special installation (yet) with me.
- Budget - Relatively flexible (would rather not spend more than 750 euro as I doubt any experience will increase in sound quality without an amp at that point as I will listen mostly on my iPhone or laptop (macbook or windows laptop). If you have a valid reason Why, I would be willing to up My budget.
- Source - iPhone SE, iPad, Macbook Pro, Windows HP Laptop (Mostly using Spotify Premium high quality streaming)
- Requirements for Isolation - I will mainly be using these for long sessions while programming applications. As such I will mostly be using these while sitting down but if I could use the same pair while cycling / running, that would obviously be the dream. I realise those are two different markets and probably not best combined so I would only consider it an added benefit if it's possible to be honest.
- Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Yes, in the office at work.
- Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM
- Preferred tonal balance - I think overall I prefer a balanced style as I listen to alot of different types of music. I mainly listen to rock heavy metal, and very relaxing / calming music with some occasional EDM thrown into the mix.
- Past headphones - RHA T20i, I liked them for the most part because they were a huge upgrade in sound quality over my regular 20 dollar earbuds. I've also used Airpods and while they are practical to use for conference calls, I don't particularly enjoy listening to music on them. Would be looking for an upgrade in sound quality of my RHA and I'm ok with them being wired.
- Preferred Music - Rock, Heavy Metal (Rise Against, Trivium, AC/DC), Relaxing music (Ed Sheeran, Five For fighting, Mumford & Sons, Pentatonix, etc...), EDM (Axwell, Ingrosso, Hardwell, Pendulum)
- What would you like to improve on from your set-up - I would like to have atleast the same sound quality of my RHA T20. If possible I would like to experience even better sound quality although I'm not sure I will be able to experience the same excitement of re-discovering music when I jumped from my earpods (apple) to my RHA T20.
- Location: Belgium