HaiDukken!
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So, what would be better to get, the E7, or the Nuforce Icon Mobile?
Originally Posted by feverfive /img/forum/go_quote.gif Interesting... I wasn't even really wanting to get an external amp/DAC (damn this place).. But now I'm wondering: 1) any opinions on how nicely the E7 would pair w/ a 160Gb iPod Classic (Sept '09 revision) & Klipsch S4's? 2) assuming that setup "makes sense", can anyone suggest a good LOD for my Classic (willing to spend up to $60-$70USD if needed)? |
Originally Posted by bba1973 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've got the S4's, and they really don't need an amp. They don't get along well with my biosciencegeek cmoy (weird feedback). You'd be better off spending your money upgrading your IEMs. The S4's aren't bad, but there's better stuff out there. If you really want to try an amp with your iPod, just get a Fiio E1. It's an amp/LOD combo. I don't have one and haven't heard one, but you'd be better off trying that out first than an RSA Shadow and $70 LOD with S4's. |
Originally Posted by Dannyv /img/forum/go_quote.gif I will be using it out of a laptop as a dac also. Would it be enough to drive some Logitech Z-2300? |
Originally Posted by HaiDukken! /img/forum/go_quote.gif So, what would be better to get, the E7, or the Nuforce Icon Mobile? |
Originally Posted by feverfive /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for that bit of insight... Ugh..upgrading IEMs already..why did I know I'd wind up on this path? Guess I'll dive into researching IEMs.. |
Originally Posted by feverfive /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for that bit of insight... Ugh..upgrading IEMs already..why did I know I'd wind up on this path? Guess I'll dive into researching IEMs.. |
Originally Posted by Dannyv /img/forum/go_quote.gif Okay, so basically what you're saying, is that, it's better for me to upgrade my headphones rather than getting an amp for them. If so, what headphones would you suggest? both IEM and non-IEM. Maybe something like the HD-280? |
Originally Posted by bba1973 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Definitely look into it before buying something better. The S4's are good higher mid-range IEMs, IMO. They're a step below the RE0's (the only high-end IEMs I've heard, keep that in mind), but certainly not bad. Compared to the RE0's, the S4's lack a bit of clarity, detail, and bass quality. The S4's have good quanity, but it's like the bass doesn't extend deep enough. Kinda weird and a little difficult to describe. My S4's are my backup/beater pair, and they work really well for me on camping trips. If you don't have a good excuse to upgrade, then just hold off. If the S4's sound fine to you, why not enjoy them for a while and wait until something better and cheaper comes out? Who knows when ClieOS will find the next sonic diamond? Hey, don't feel too bad. Even the guys with JH-13's can still step up to the JH-16's. |