[Lifthanger]

Hi,

I've just received my first mobile player in ten years

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My intention is to buy some very nice in ear phones or something like that
when I'll be in the US in september. I'd spend 200-220$ max.

I only have some knowledge about full sized phones but these portables
with all their strange names, confuse me alot.

The SA6 should be good, that's what I gathered so far.

Second question would be: What would be the best place to get something like
this in the US/NY area. I also have a friend in boston to whom I could order over the internet.

I'm so clueless

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BTW the cowon is great so far, I can't believe I was thinking about an IPOD at twice the cost.

p.s. I'm also absolutely clueless whether these need amps or not. Got the parts for an mini3 here, so it should be alright if they needed an amp.

 

[Kees]

The SA6 are great with the D2.
The D2 is pretty powerful, you don't need an amp with this combination.

 

[pseudohippy]

I dig the SA6 with my D2 also.

 

[Lifthanger]

thanks for your answers. I'm glad that I won't need an amp.
The mini3 was meant to be a present

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In the earbud review thread it sounded as if the sa6 is available for 200$ at some vendors. Do you know anything about this? Could you recommend an electronics store in the US?

thanks

 

[breakfastchef]

SA6 is a great system. I demo'ed them at CanJam '08, found them comfortable, and really liked that you can tune the treble and bass.

Also consider an IEM from Etymotic Research such as the ER-6i. Again, as others have stated, lower impedance IEMs do not really need amplification. I use an ER-6i with a Cowon X5L and it is just fine. It is particularly good with Jazz and Classical. The onboard EQ and effects on Cowon units ought to keep you occupied and happy for a long time. Though I rarely use them, they can pump up any frequencies you like.

 

[Rarn]

I just got a D2/SA6 combo myself and it sounds great.

The SA6s are for sale on soundearphones.com for 200 bucks (with free 3 days shipping!). I ordered mine from there and they were extremely prompt at processing my order.

 

[Lifthanger]

thanks alot

I'll try to order them.

 

[Spadge]

I really enjoy the combination of my D2 and Future Sonic Atrio M5's

Very punchy bass with a nice, smooth midrange with natural, non-fatuiging highs (rolled off to some). A very 'fun' headphone.

Good luck

Paul

 

[Lifthanger]

I'll get them in a month when I'm in the US. So excited

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