[Aegis303]

Hi everyone,
 
I am recently starting to look for open back headphones, but i don't know too much about home audio sources and etc.  I usually listen to music with my portable player (Fiio X3) or through my laptop.  I was looking in the forum and various site and ended up deciding on the Fidelio X2, HD 598 or HD 600. However I heard the HD600 requires an amp to really shine, and i am wondering if there are any amp less then $100-150 that can efficiently run the HD600?  Since the headphones are already this expensive, i can't be spending too much on an amp.  However if $100-150 can't do, i suppose i will decide either on the X2 or the HD598, however i am not sure which one of the 2 are more suited for me.  I usually listen to hip hop, and Japanese pop (occasionally different genres too, but those 2 are the main ones).  If any other info are required feel free to ask.  Also, you can recommend other headphones in the same price range

 

[cel4145]

The X3 has a pretty good headphone amp with it. If you were not satisfied with how the HD600s sound with it, I'd wonder if any of the portable headphone amps in the $100 to $150 range would make much difference to you.

 

[Aegis303]

Doesn't necessary have to be for portable amp. Something that works for my laptop would be great too

 

[cel4145]

The Schiit Magni 2 would provide PLENTY of power for the HD600s. Then down the road you could add a DAC if you want.

 

[Aegis303]

O That's Cool. I will look into that. How about the x2 and 598. Will my x3 be able to run those?

 

[cel4145]

O That's Cool. I will look into that. How about the x2 and 598. Will my x3 be able to run those?

Yes