[hojomojo96]

Which one is a better deal, the PL-30 with the amp at $45, or the M1's at $40? Note that I'm a bit of a basshead
 
And no, I can't get the M1's for $30, I'll be getting these in like, 3 months.

 

[hojomojo96]

*Add  the Brainwavs Pro Alpha to that list.

 

[Angelopsaro]

pl 30 are a bit light on the bass. Also between M1 and pro alpha, although these two are similar, the alpha are more bass and fun centric.
 
I say go for the pro alpha.
 
Dont forget to check this must multi review threat by Joker
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-115-iems-compared-monster-miles-davis-tribute-added-10-17/1125#post_7053375

 

[hojomojo96]

Just wondering, couldn't I up the bass with the amp? How good is the Fiio E5?

 

[pejayjay]

The E5 does have a bass boost, but it seems like it's actually a bass reducer.  That is, with bass boost on the bass level sounds a lot more like the source, and turning off bass boost seems just to throttle the original bass. 
 
Might be worth it to invest in a decent player, maybe something which could be rockboxed so you can mess around with the EQ.  I can't help but recommend the Clip+ (cheap, tiny, great SQ, rockboxable, etc.).  Incidentally, I thought that there was much better quality coming straight out of the Clip+ than by using the E5. 

 

[hojomojo96]

New player is a negative. itouch is all I can have for right now
 
Could you recommend a good, cheap amp?

 

[pejayjay]

Actually maybe within the budget would be a CMOY amp, one with a bass booster.
 
For ex: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=cmoy+bass&_sacat=See-All-Categories

 

[hojomojo96]

Those cost almost as much as the headphones!
 
Meh. I'll stick with the Pro Alphas for now...