DCofficehack
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Long time no see, forum members. I once spent tons of time on this site researching my IEM purchase a few years ago and ended up with a pair of Fischer DBA-02s. I LOVE them. I remember reading, too, that the FA-003 was, like the DBA-02, a hands-down best in the $200 and below category for someone interested in a close-can with a neutral sound. I listen to all kinds of music but esp. classical, where any hint of a boosted bass is totally inappropriate. I want Janos Starker's cello to sound like Janos Starker's cello.
Anyway, I recently decided that the IEMs were bothering my ears and I wanted to get some full-sized cans to use at the office and reserve the IEMs for travelling (they're awesome in airplanes by the way...who needs noise cancellation with that kind of sound isolation?). So the obvious purchase to make was the FA-003...but guess what? They now list for about $350, which is more than I care to pay.
So, what else?
Thanks!
ps. I intend just to plug it into my MacBook or iPhone, unless someone could make the case that I absolutely have to go spend money on an amp...but I'd rather not.
Anyway, I recently decided that the IEMs were bothering my ears and I wanted to get some full-sized cans to use at the office and reserve the IEMs for travelling (they're awesome in airplanes by the way...who needs noise cancellation with that kind of sound isolation?). So the obvious purchase to make was the FA-003...but guess what? They now list for about $350, which is more than I care to pay.
So, what else?
Thanks!
ps. I intend just to plug it into my MacBook or iPhone, unless someone could make the case that I absolutely have to go spend money on an amp...but I'd rather not.