Oct 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 13

Bengkia369

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Cowon iaudio9, PBA-SUP interconnect, Pico amp/DAC
 

 
Oct 25, 2010 at 9:56 AM Post #2 of 13
Shure SE535
 

 

 
Oct 25, 2010 at 9:59 AM Post #3 of 13
AKG K172HD
 

 
Oct 30, 2010 at 1:09 AM Post #4 of 13
any suggestions on upgrades?
 
Oct 30, 2010 at 1:28 AM Post #6 of 13
looks really cool, is tat headphone good?
 
Oct 30, 2010 at 1:47 AM Post #7 of 13
You should really get yourself a source with a dedicated line-out if you plan on using the Pico amp/DAC, basically your just double amping when using the "Cowon iaudio 9 as it doesn't have a line-out".
 
Oct 30, 2010 at 1:55 AM Post #8 of 13


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You should really get yourself a source with a dedicated line-out if you plan on using the Pico amp/DAC, basically your just double amping when using the "Cowon iaudio 9 as it doesn't have a line-out".



using ipod with a LOD cable don't mean tat its true LO also. it just max out the volume tats all.
 
Oct 31, 2010 at 1:17 AM Post #9 of 13
Thinking of getting a AKG K601, do you think its a good idea?
 
Oct 31, 2010 at 8:28 AM Post #11 of 13

Is there anything that can drive the k601s on the go?

Or, are there any full-sized cans that can be driven well on a portable scale?
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Portable? No, also your amp won't do them justice.





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Cowon iaudio9, PBA-SUP interconnect, Pico amp/DAC



Nice pics, whats the sound like of the i9 with the pico? I've been on the fence about the i9 for a while.
 
Oct 31, 2010 at 8:45 AM Post #12 of 13

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Is there anything that can drive the k601s on the go?

Or, are there any full-sized cans that can be driven well on a portable scale?


My mini3 doesn't do too bad a job with them but they are an open design, in their price range I can't think of a less suitable candidate for use on the go even if only occasionally, they leak sound like a very comfortable, badly made colander.
 
As for the second part, yes, most of them sound reasonable and go to a decent volume (of the one's i've tried anyway). You'd also look like a bit of a tool walking around with a lot of them. 
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Nov 1, 2010 at 2:03 AM Post #13 of 13
^ thanks for the clarification.
 
If I do go down the full-sized route, i would really only use them inside, its just i cannot stand sitting in the same spot for too long. 
I like having the ability to move around with iems, just wondering if i could get a better experience with full-sized headphones.
The isolation iems have when im out and about is just too good to give up, i dont see myself using anything else with noise pollution still a factor.
 

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