DwopDaBass
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Hey guys, I am looking for some IEMs that will synergizes well with my HP150 headphones as well as a portable DAC/AMP to use with both the new IEMs and HP150s. I would like to spend around 130 USD but can stretch to 150 USD all together if it is worth the extra money. Currently the only retailer that will ship to my location (APO address) is Amazon, that is without adding any significant shipping fees.
The primary genres that I listen too are hard rock, dubstep (various sub genres within), and heavy metal. Though, I listen to a lot of other genres except jazz and classical, so I would like the headphones to be a good all rounder for most genres. I want them to have a good sound stage as the primary focus of the IEM, because that was the main reason for me choosing the HP150s
I will be just a little rough with them, I will try to keep the roughness to a minimum, but i will be wearing these in my daily walking commute to work, and other non-strenuous activities. So i would like to have a decent build quality able to withstand an occasional cord yank, or being quickly stuffed into a pocket for a couple minutes. For this reason I have taken off the HiFiMan he-400 off the list, as it seems a lot of people have problems with the build quality.
The list of IEMs I am considering:
Ostry KC06A - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KW40LW6?colid=1PIG0OTIDF8KH&coliid=I3OORT3DG21HT9&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
Fiio EX1 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0124DOK8I?colid=1PIG0OTIDF8KH&coliid=I1OWTCAO4X5BA8&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl
Yamaha EPH-100SL - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00591GIMY?colid=1PIG0OTIDF8KH&coliid=I2ZRDI6QQ90RG3&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl
I was also wanting to get a portable DAC/AMP to go with the new headphones and my HP150s. I will be on a long trip soon and would like to use it with my OnePlus One and my laptop/desktop. I was considering the Fiio e07k or the Q1, but i heard the Q1 has issues with using an OTG for USB pass-through. I will be using Tidal or Spotify to play music depending on which service works better with OTG. Any suggestions would be great.
Thank you for your help
The primary genres that I listen too are hard rock, dubstep (various sub genres within), and heavy metal. Though, I listen to a lot of other genres except jazz and classical, so I would like the headphones to be a good all rounder for most genres. I want them to have a good sound stage as the primary focus of the IEM, because that was the main reason for me choosing the HP150s
I will be just a little rough with them, I will try to keep the roughness to a minimum, but i will be wearing these in my daily walking commute to work, and other non-strenuous activities. So i would like to have a decent build quality able to withstand an occasional cord yank, or being quickly stuffed into a pocket for a couple minutes. For this reason I have taken off the HiFiMan he-400 off the list, as it seems a lot of people have problems with the build quality.
The list of IEMs I am considering:
Ostry KC06A - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KW40LW6?colid=1PIG0OTIDF8KH&coliid=I3OORT3DG21HT9&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
Fiio EX1 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0124DOK8I?colid=1PIG0OTIDF8KH&coliid=I1OWTCAO4X5BA8&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl
Yamaha EPH-100SL - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00591GIMY?colid=1PIG0OTIDF8KH&coliid=I2ZRDI6QQ90RG3&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl
I was also wanting to get a portable DAC/AMP to go with the new headphones and my HP150s. I will be on a long trip soon and would like to use it with my OnePlus One and my laptop/desktop. I was considering the Fiio e07k or the Q1, but i heard the Q1 has issues with using an OTG for USB pass-through. I will be using Tidal or Spotify to play music depending on which service works better with OTG. Any suggestions would be great.
Thank you for your help