[dirkpitt45]

Just started off about a month ago with a zune hd and M-50s. I've got a few hundred CAD free'd up now and I'm sure what I should get into next. Currently my pc has no soundcard, just the onboard audio which is noticeably worse then my zune. Bass is muddier and just overall is not as detailed or musical. I spend more time listening at home working so I'm fine with the zune and m-50s for a portable rig. 
 
I've been looking at a few options; maybe picking up a Nuforce udac2 and a pair of Alessandro ms1i's. I've never heard a real open can before or anything other then the M-50s. Figured I'd kinda of upgrade sideways first and see what I prefer before going for a more exspensive can. Plus the UDAC and could make up for my lack of a sound card and be a portable amp as well. 
 
Other option would again be the ms1i's and maybe a ~$150 desktop amp, maybe a used phenix g3 or something along those lines off the forums here or somewhere. 
 
Or I could pick up the dt770s or 880s since they seem to be along the same lines as the M-50s, but an upgraded version of sorts. 
 
I'm not too sure at this point, any suggestions? Have a budget that I can probably stretch to ~300 maybe more if its really worth it. 

 

[1Time]

You don't want to go with a desktop amp and amp your on board sound (source).
 
The uDAC2 should be a good start. Then probably get some open headphones to compliment your M50. 
 
What types of music do you listen to / other uses do you have for your headphones? 

 

[dirkpitt45]

I listen to pretty much everything. Though drum and bass is my current favourite. As for other uses I've got the turtle beach x1s for gaming and xbox so these (m-50s) are pretty much just for listening to music and movies.

 

[1Time]

You've already got do it all headphones in the M50. So I suggest targeting the use of your next set in an attempt at having it do something(s) that you prefer over your M50. But I suggest doing that after getting the uDAC2 or whatever improved source / amp.