opinions on new intro setup

[drift97]

hi I'm new to head-fi.  I'm looking into getting a good sound setup this Christmas I wanted to know if these are good or if i should choose other equpment as an introduction to high end headphones.
 
Headphones: audio-technia ATH-M50
AMP- fiio e7
Music player- laptop/ipod
 
i mainly use this on the go so Im going for a good portable setup that i can still use at home. from what i know the e7 is a good DAC/ amp so i can use it on my pc as a external sound card as well as a portable amp on my ipod. i also heard that the M50 is a good intro headphone under 200. i cant spend a lot of money so my price rage is from 200- 250 for both the amp and the headphones. Please share thoughts and opinons about this. Also if you have suggestions for better products i would love to hear them.

 

[ssrock64]

What are you preferred genres and what's your preferred sound signature? I don't generally suggest the ATH-M50 much anymore unless you're looking for a sound that's truly middle-of-the-road. If you're a basshead, a detail guy, a midrange addict, want a genre-specific headphone, or any other niche, there's generally something better than the ATH-M50 out there.

 

[drift97]

i usually stick to listening to rock and some hip-hop. i want something that is nicely balanced and has good bass.

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
I would suggest the Beyer DT770 or Brainwavz HM5 with either the Fiio E7 or an E11.
 
Very best,