[Meltdownblitz]

I'm really to the audiophille world, but I'm wanting to make my music come more to life. I just picked up a pair of v-moda crossfade lp's and some vibratos. I've never used an amp before but I always hear people talking about them on these forums so I decided to try one. I'm mainly looking for some that can make my headphones (over the head or iem) sound better. At first I want to go a little cheaper on the amp to try it out, and maybe I'll look to a better one later. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks.

 

[Digital-Pride]

Here a few suggestions for ya:
 
Electric-Avenues PA2V2
 
Fiio E5, E11

 

[Meltdownblitz]

Thanks, theres a bunch of Fiio E5's on Amazon, which one is the one to get?
 
This one looks good because it comes with a bunch of cables.
http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-Headphone-Amplifier-Micca-Cable/dp/tech-data/B002V5M5E6
 
What do you think?

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Fiio is cheap (it was my first portable amp), but largely not worth it.
 
In a month or so the fiio E11 will be out, much better.
Or try an ibasso T3.
 
what player do you have?
 

 

[Owwmyeye]

I agree with the above post. I wouldn't buy an E5 just for the sake of having an amp (I have one and it didn't improve the music much at all). You should go with something a bit better, like a PA2V2 or E11.

 

[Meltdownblitz]

That's quite a bit to spend though, I'm not sure if I'd want to do that.

And my player is an iPhone 4.

 

[ExpatinJapan]

Save some money and try out the EQu and Equalizer apps. They will give you as much as the E5 will. imho.
 

 

[Meltdownblitz]

Wow thanks for that, I never knew there was such an app. I downloaded eQu and I was messing with it for a while, it really does boost the sound and brings out the bass. Just one Concern, will this cause any harm in any way? To either the device, headphones, anything? Will it be safer buyin a real amp?

Thanks.

 

[Digital-Pride]

Your devices should be fine, unless you start to hear distortion or clipping noises. then that would mean your equalization settings are a bit too high.

 

[MastahRiz]

Do the crossfades even need an amp for something like an iPhone 4 or 4S? Is there anything other than a pure volume boost to be gained here?
 
Thanks in advance.