[Bjornboy81]

Hey guys and gals,

I bought the ER-6i's a couple of months ago and really like them, but I would like a little more bottom end. What amp do you suggest with a decent sounding bass boost? I'm shooting for no more than $150 here so I'm thinking the iBasso T2 (I really like the size too) or the HR Total Airhead (or Bithead). Any other suggestions?

Thanks!
Paul

PS I really don't need the DAC of the Bithead, but for another $50 it won't hurt for maybe future use, so other DAC/Amp combos are welcome.

 

[tpc41]

i have tried both a bithead and ibasso P2 with the er6i and i just love the bass boost switch on the P2, really makes these headphones shine

 

[Tb311]

You could also take a look at the headstage lyrix which is under your price range. The bass boost on it is nice and clean.

 

[hellopanda]

The Ibasso P2 bass extension switch really brings out the extra punch from the bass-shy Ety 6i. And you can still switch it off if your earphones are over bassy.

 

[mrarroyo]

At $150 the iBasso P2 would be a very good alternative. If you go up to $180 there is the MiniBox-E+. Or if you can only spend $60 there is the PA2V2 from Gary.

Good luck.

 

[Bjornboy81]

Thanks guys. What about the iBasso T2? Same bass boost quality as the P2?

 

[Bjornboy81]

Anyone have experience with the ER-6i's and the T2?

Sorry for being impatient...I need to get this ordered before I realize I don't have the money to feed this habit and talk myself out of it.

 

[monolith]

I have had experience with the ER-6 (not "i") and the ER-4P with the iBasso T2's bass boost. It sounds okay, and doesn't clip like the iPod's built in bass boost EQ often does. It'll probably do the job nicely. On top of that, the T2 is one of the few truly portable headphone amps out there.

That said, I think your purposes would be much better served with new earphones. Between the cost of the T2 and what the ER-6is are worth, you could probably get some ER-4Ps, and they're magnificent.

 

[Bjornboy81]

Quote:

Originally Posted by monolith /img/forum/go_quote.gif On top of that, the T2 is one of the few truly portable headphone amps out there.

That's exactly why I'm intrested in it...but I also am willing to give up some 'portability' for added SQ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by monolith /img/forum/go_quote.gif That said, I think your purposes would be much better served with new earphones. Between the cost of the T2 and what the ER-6is are worth, you could probably get some ER-4Ps, and they're magnificent.

Well, I will also be using this amp with my Grado's at work, so I'm benefiting from the amp in more than one way. Thanks for the suggestion though...I am keeping those on my "buy when I have money to waste" list.

 

[Bjornboy81]

BTW Dude, your avatar is kind of freakin' me out.

 

[oicdn]

Spend the slightly extra dough and get this:

That little dial adds all the bass you want, not just a switch to on/off it...

 

[exe163]

CMoyBB for cheapest solution. I don't know what you all thinking when you get an amp more expansive than the phones themselves.

 

[Bjornboy81]

^Since when is price the sole determiner of quality?

Thanks for the suggestions Nate. I searched a bit and couldn't find info or where to buy one...any links?

 

[oicdn]

You can PM Uncle Wilson here, or go here:

Jaben Network

I think it just became available.

 

[alitomr]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tb311 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You could also take a look at the headstage lyrix which is under your price range. The bass boost on it is nice and clean.

I have the Lyrix USB (DAC/amp) and i can tell you it IS a really clean bass boost. I was/am surprised everytime I click it on because there is simply no change in the other ranges of the sound spectrum. The mids and highs remain the same. I have tried it on the HD555 since the HD650 is just too bass heavy to add more from the amp.

I've had this little amp for a week now and im very happy with it. It made the HD555 sound so much better and lots of people say those are CANS that dont gain too much from amplification.

I bought them to be used with the HD650 and at this point i am considering selling the HD650 and sending back the lyrix is not something im planing (although i thought of it because i might need a better amp/dac).