Need help choosing a pair of budget full over-ear headphones + AMP/DAC, mostly for classical, IDM, ambient electronica music

[timjones]

 
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[size=small] I posted a started a similar thread on reddit but the comments where underwhelming.. Hope I can find some serious feedback over here.[/size]

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[size=small] I'm contemplation purchasing an audiophile grade headphones and desktop AMP/DAC with a budget of  around $600. I listen daily to more than 3 hours of music everyday from art pop, IDM, ambient electronica, some experimental, female vocalists, to hip-hop and contemporary folk from time to time. 95% of my audio files are 320 kbps and I listen to them either from PC source or iPod classic. I'm don't know if a neutral headphones would suite my taste. Currently I own two budget friendly shure 440 and audio technica ad700 and looking for a substation upgrade.[/size]

[size=small] I wonder if HeadRoom Total BitHead & Denon D2000 Package will fit my needs or shall I invest in D5000 instead?[/size]

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[PurpleAngel]

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I posted a started a similar thread on reddit but the comments where underwhelming.. Hope I can find some serious feedback over here.
[size=small] I'm contemplation purchasing an audiophile grade headphones and desktop AMP/DAC with a budget of  around $600. I listen daily to more than 3 hours of music everyday from art pop, IDM, ambient electronica, some experimental, female vocalists, to hip-hop and contemporary folk from time to time. 95% of my audio files are 320 kbps and I listen to them either from PC source or iPod classic. I'm don't know if a neutral headphones would suite my taste. Currently I own two budget friendly shure 440 and audio technica ad700 and looking for a substation upgrade.[/size]

[size=small] I wonder if HeadRoom Total BitHead & Denon D2000 Package will fit my needs or shall I invest in D5000 instead?[/size]

Lets see, your thinking of ordering that Bithead & AH-D2000 package for $479.
When you can buy the parts separately for $370.
AH-D2000 $210 (Electronics Expo)
Bithead $149 (Amazon)
Fiio L cable $10 (Amazon)
 
The Fiio E11 headphone amplifier is only $65, cheaper then the Bithead ($149).
The iPod should do a decent job of powering the AH-D2000 without an add-on amplifier.
The DAC Destroyer $50 (USB/DAC) would work great, hooked up between the PC source and the E11.
 
 
 

 

[timjones]

Thank you so much!
 
Isn't Bithead supposedly better than Fiio E11 + DAC Destroyer configuration, audio-wise I mean?
 
Also what if I bought instead D5000 + TubeMagic D1 DAC? It will cost more but I'm looking into investing for a 5 year audio system. Please let me know if I'm being realistic or better alternatives. Thanks
 
Hmmmmmm what about Shure SRH940? any recommendations
 

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Isn't Bithead supposedly better than Fiio E11 + DAC Destroyer configuration, audio-wise I mean?
Also what if I bought instead D5000 + TubeMagic D1 DAC? It will cost more but I'm looking into investing for a 5 year audio system. Please let me know if I'm being realistic or better alternatives. Thanks
Hmmmmmm what about Shure SRH940? any recommendations
 

I have no idea on Bithead vs. Fiio E11/DAC Destoryer sound quality wise, I just know what is a cheaper price.
I have a DAC Destroyer that will be arriving in a few days, I'll test it with my E11.
And I know nothing about the AH-D5000 or TubeMagic D1.