[elvergun]

  Lors, Pata, or anyone, have any of you hear the ATH ES7? And if so, how does it compare to the Mikros?
 
I found this dt1350 review, that lead me to this m100 review, which led me to this quote from @Asr:
 
 
Which has led to me being interested in the ES7's!

 
Haha...buy it and let us know what you think of it.  I used to own a ESW9 and I didn't like the highs on that model.
 
If you keep this up you can create your own portable headphone review thread (and give MacedonianHero and Joker a little competition). 

 

[waynes world]

 
Haha...buy it and let us know what you think of it.  I used to own a ESW9 and I didn't like the highs on that model.
 
If you keep this up you can create your own portable headphone review thread (and give MacedonianHero and Joker a little competition). 

 
Thanks, but not a chance - I'm driving myself insane enough as it is!
 
Btw, why can't the damned 1350's be more comfy! Grrrrr!

 

[Lorspeaker]

u just have to buy them all n try it out...otherwise yur soul gets tormented.
es7...rhen u must listen to the  shure 440....

 

[waynes world]

  u just have to buy them all n try it out...otherwise yur soul gets tormented.
es7...rhen u must listen to the  shure 440....

 
Tormented soul... I'm getting that feeling lol. 
 
I've listened to the 440's a few times. They're ok?  Are you saying that they sound like the es7's? If so, I can move right along!

 

[Lorspeaker]

u need to fulfill your calling as a pathfinder....not a backtrekker...
go get something NEW, n report back

 

[waynes world]

Hey, I got lots of stuff when they were newish! Look at those cutting edge birds i got (that are already being overshadowed dammit!). I guess at the moment, at least as headphones are concerned, I'm in a "retro and oldie but goodie and proven" frame of mind....

 

[robakri]

As I get to know these headphones more and more, I begin to understand both their strengths as well as weaknesses. Going down that hole has never made more sense... seems almost unavoidable. I'll do myself a favor and give them the prescribed 200 hours first though

 

[Lorspeaker]

First time I put on the mikros in reverse, isolation was superb...
But after an hour I realised both ears were numbbbbed

What hole?

 

[naeropagnis]

So general consesus indicates that the Hifimediy Sabre USB DAC and C&C BH amp work well with the Mikros, but would they be powerful enough to use on other headphones such as the RE-400 and Grado SR225is?
(This is basically the last thing I'm trying to work out before making my decision.)
 
Edit: Forgot to add, would the AudioQuest Dragonfly USB DAC be a better option as a DAC?

 

[Lorspeaker]

Grado225 easily powered

 

[naeropagnis]

Thank you What about the RE-400s? I've heard they require more amping so I'm not sure if C&C BHs will be enough.

 

[Lorspeaker]

Venturing a guess....YES?!!!
{Any portable amp worth the pennies will burst an iem...yes!?

 

[naeropagnis]

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry I got mixed up, when I said RE-400 I meant HE-400 sorry about that!

 

[Lorspeaker]

I guessed as much....my guess remains

 

[robakri]

They say they can be powered by an iPod, so they should be powered by a portable amp as well. However you probably don't even come close to their full potential but that just means moar money to throw away in the future!
 
Just remember one thing: with this hobby nothing is enough!