[Mad Lust Envy]

Amps don't start being worth it until you hit at least $60 for like a CMoy or Fiio E11. The E5 is cheap ((less than $20), but I only find it useful for it's bass boost if you're into that sort of thing.

peskypesky, I can almost guarantee that you will love them. If you have issues with the clip ons, give them some time. I didn't like the feeling of clip ons at first, then after a few days, the KSC75 disappeared off my head. They are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, in that they just feel like nothing's there. I could do backflips and the KSC75 would stay happily in place.

 

[Graphicism]

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Size doesn't matter - do you have a pair/know how they rank up against the ones I listed?

No I haven't heard the headphone you listed but I preferred the JVC RX700 to the Denon D2000 which is quite popular and expensive in comparison; the sound was not as boomy while sounding similar in the mids, it is a fairly warm, lush sound. I use them occasionally when watching a movie and don't want to bring an amp out into the living room. Great soundstage and detail without the need for an amp, you can't go wrong!

 

[rrocketss]

After some research the HD668b's look amazing - definitely grabbing those. Thanks man!
 
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you should also consider the Superlux headphones. they get rave reviews for their price.
 
here's one model:
http://www.amazon.com/Superlux-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B002GHIPYI

 

 

[rrocketss]

Whoa, looks like you can get a CMoy on eBay for like, $35 - I'll get one of those, too. Thanks for all of your help!
 
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Amps don't start being worth it until you hit at least $60 for like a CMoy or Fiio E11. The E5 is cheap ((less than $20), but I only find it useful for it's bass boost if you're into that sort of thing.

peskypesky, I can almost guarantee that you will love them. If you have issues with the clip ons, give them some time. I didn't like the feeling of clip ons at first, then after a few days, the KSC75 disappeared off my head. They are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, in that they just feel like nothing's there. I could do backflips and the KSC75 would stay happily in place.

 

 

[rrocketss]

I think I'll get them from this guy since he does them the cheapest/most professional; what chip should I get with it?
 
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Amps don't start being worth it until you hit at least $60 for like a CMoy or Fiio E11. The E5 is cheap ((less than $20), but I only find it useful for it's bass boost if you're into that sort of thing.

peskypesky, I can almost guarantee that you will love them. If you have issues with the clip ons, give them some time. I didn't like the feeling of clip ons at first, then after a few days, the KSC75 disappeared off my head. They are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, in that they just feel like nothing's there. I could do backflips and the KSC75 would stay happily in place.

 

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

I never heard the CMoy, so YMMV. I know if I was i the market for a portable amp, I'd hold off for the Fiio E11.

Just don't be silly and amp your headphones through whatever player's headphone out. Get an LOD.

 

[rrocketss]

Ah, pardon my noobiness, but what's an LOD/where can I get one?
 
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I never heard the CMoy, so YMMV. I know if I was i the market for a portable amp, I'd hold off for the Fiio E11.

Just don't be silly and amp your headphones through whatever player's headphone out. Get an LOD.

 

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

What do you plan on using your headphones, amp with? Ipod? You buy a Connection with a cable that goes from an Ipod to the Amp's line in. If you're thinking of hooking up your amp to a headphone jack, you REALLY need to read up on how to use amps.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FiiO-L3-LOD-Line-Out-Dock-Cable-iPod-and-iPhone-NEW-/110552929924?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item19bd77d684

Stuff like that. It bypasses the Ipod's internal amp, that way you're just getting the signal, and the amp is....amping it.

If you plan on listening on a computer, a DAC is more important than an amp. Something like the Fiio E7 or UDAC2 would be what you want in that case, as they're both amp/dacvs all in one. DACs ONLY function on computers.

 

[rrocketss]

Nah - I was planning on playing straight from the computer. Would I still need an LOD?
 
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What do you plan on using your headphones, amp with? Ipod? You buy a Connection with a cable that goes from an Ipod to the Amp's line in. If you're thinking of hooking up your amp to a headphone jack, you REALLY need to read up on how to use amps.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FiiO-L3-LOD-Line-Out-Dock-Cable-iPod-and-iPhone-NEW-/110552929924?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item19bd77d684

Stuff like that. It bypasses the Ipod's internal amp, that way you're just getting the signal, and the amp is....amping it.

If you plan on listening on a computer, a DAC is more important than an amp. Something like the Fiio E7 or UDAC2 would be what you want in that case, as they're both amp/dacvs all in one. DACs ONLY function on computers.
 

 

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Unless your computer has a dedicated line out, you're doing more harm than good by attaching an amp through a headphone jack. What you need instead of an amp is something like the E7 or UDAC2 like I mentioned before. That Cmoy is best for portable use...

You should have read up on these things before buying...

 

[peskypesky]

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After some research the HD668b's look amazing - definitely grabbing those. Thanks man!
 


 

yep. there are several models of Superlux cans, and they almost all get rave reviews. many say they are the equal of headphones in the $150 price range. i am definitely going to order a pair at some point in the near future.