[ShadowMax]

Basically trying to figure out where to go next? Should I get new headphones or invest in amps or sources? I've been itching to find new headphones that may open my ears to the next level with trance/electronic. At the same time feel like I may be missing out on different aspects of audio with various other amps and sources. Budget is not really a factor as to quality or diversity of sound. What would you do?
 
Current Equip:
 
Main amp and source
Jdslabs CmoyBB 2.03
Sansa Clip+ Rockboxed
 
Sansa Clip Zip
Dell PC Realtek On Board
Ipad 2
Iphone 3G and 4/4S
Ipod Mini 2G
Galaxy S2
 
Headphones:
Monster Turbine Pro Copper
Audio Technica Ad700
V-Moda Crossfade M-80
Samson 850
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[Gwarmi]

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Basically trying to figure out where to go next? Should I get new headphones or invest in amps or sources? I've been itching to find new headphones that may open my ears to the next level with trance/electronic. At the same time feel like I may be missing out on different aspects of audio with various other amps and sources. Budget is not really a factor as to quality or diversity of sound. What would you do?
 
Current Equip:
 
Main amp and source
Jdslabs CmoyBB 2.03
Sansa Clip+ Rockboxed
 
Sansa Clip Zip
Dell PC Realtek On Board
Ipad 2
Iphone 3G and 4/4S
Ipod Mini 2G
Galaxy S2
 
Headphones:
Monster Turbine Pro Copper
Audio Technica Ad700
V-Moda Crossfade M-80
Samson 850
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 What is your real budget here? or is let's say a $10,000USD spend just small change to you? 

 

 

[Eric_C]

Those headphones all look neutral to bass-light. Maybe you could grab bassy headphones for your trance/electronic?

 

[ShadowMax]

@gwarmi: I am not looking at a price standpoint but more so searching for different audio experiences. I definitely feel like I may not appreciate a high end system (if price had a factor in audio quality) at this time when there are probably so much inbetween. I would take any considerations. I hope that explains my stand point at this time.

@Eric_c: any recommendations and why?

 

Chris
 

 

[Eric_C]

None from me, sorry. I'm not a basshead.

 

[Gwarmi]

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@gwarmi: I am not looking at a price standpoint but more so searching for different audio experiences. I definitely feel like I may not appreciate a high end system (if price had a factor in audio quality) at this time when there are probably so much inbetween. I would take any considerations. I hope that explains my stand point at this time.
@Eric_c: any recommendations and why?  
Chris  

 
 For trance and electronic, first consider a good desktop DAC/amp.
 
 The DAC will ensure that your trance collection is decoded nicely
 while the amp, if competent, will drive your selected new headphone.
 
 I recommend the Audio GD NFB5 and Nuforce Icon HDP, both
 are very good for the following headphones:-
 
 Ultrasone Pro 900 - well regarded as a deluxe electronica headphone,
 they really do render bass quite well, especially mid bass, like most
 trance focused headphones, the mids can be smothered sometimes
 for vocals but that's the price you pay for a nice basshead headphone.
 
 Ultrasone Signature Pro - Just released, more luxurious in build
 quality and it improves on everything that the Pro 900 does - same
 drawbacks as above but this time, this headphone can convey
 very good sub bass. It's the best electronica headphone out at
 the moment in my opinion. Bit pricey though.