Thanks for the advice. Before I came here, I had been looking at the E17 and the ATH-M50s since those would be a substantial step up from what I have currently and I figured that amp could last me through more headphones once I got upgraditis. My original concern with the E11 was the inability to use it while charging, but if I have the desktop amp, I suppose that is less of an issue. Due to budget constraints, I see the following options (in no particular order):
- ATH-M50S (new) + E17 (~$270)
- ATH-M50S (new) + E10 + E11 (~$250)
- DT 1350 (used) + E10 (~$310)
- DT 1350 (used) + E11 (~$295)
- DT 1350 (new) (~$280)
- DT 1350 (used) (~$230)
- HD-25-1 II (refurb) + E17 (~$300)
- HD-25-1 II (refurb) + E10 + E11 (~$280)
I do wear glasses occasionally, so the AKG550's wouldn't be my first choice. I'd rather be closer to $250 than $300, but I can always try waiting for a black friday/cyber monday sale. Would either the DT 1350s or HD-25s work unamped off of an iPhone? Out of the above options, which do you think would be best?
EDIT: After reading some other reviews, I've noticed some people complaining of comfort issues. I'm looking for headphones that I could have on for hours at a time while in my office in addition to taking them on the bus. Does this affect your recommendations any?