Which one would be a better choice for $50?
Aug 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 15
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I would like to buy some new headphones mainly for PC use. I currently use just an onboard integrated sound card and a Gamecom 367.
 
My question is which of the following is a better choice: HD 201 + FiiO e5 or Superlux HD681.
 
I am also in Canada so the choices to buy are much slimmer than they are in the US. The cheapest HD201 on ebay is about $30 USD. The cheapest FiiO e5 is about $18. Then the HD681's are exactly $49. Shipping included.
 
HD201: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Sennheiser-HD201-Lightweight-DJ-Headphones-Stereo-New-/150613354751?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23114168ff
FiiO e5: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fiio-e5-3-5mm-earphone-volume-booster-power-amplifier-black-18350
Superlux HD681: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Superlux-HD-681-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones-/270799038543?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0ce1684f
 
Aug 13, 2011 at 6:55 PM Post #3 of 15
Yeah, drop the E5, it's worthless as a amp. 
 
HD201 is uncomfortable and cheaply built
 
Get the HD681 and go without a amp.
 
 
YOU ONLY NEED A AMP WHEN THE HEADPHONES NEEDS AN AMP, FIIO E5 ONLY WORKS WITH 1% OF HEADPHONES ON THE MARKET
 
Aug 13, 2011 at 7:03 PM Post #5 of 15


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kokuei said:
The HD201's needs an amp to function well though. It's definitely in the 1%.. =P
 
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No they don't. I've owned a pair and used them with and without a amp. Horrible
 
They run at 24ohm, meaning they don't need a amp for anything.
 
The HD681 run at 32ohms, but still don't need a amp.
 
 
The FiiO E5 doesn't send more power but adjusts the high and lows of some cans that are lacking highs and lows. It's only a very few like my Brainwavz M1's that have a notable difference with and without the E5.
 
Aug 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM Post #6 of 15


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kokuei said:
The HD201's needs an amp to function well though. It's definitely in the 1%.. =P
 
 
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 the hd201? an amp? 
had those myself. sounded loud enough without any amps.
as for options, maybe a grado sr60/80 (great for rock, not much bass)
 
 
Aug 13, 2011 at 7:15 PM Post #8 of 15
I've had the 681 for a few days now and am loving it.  I know a lot of people tend to overhype headphones here, but it really is extremely good for the money--I bought it to complement AD900s and since they've arrived, head-time has been just about equal between the two.
 
Aug 13, 2011 at 7:20 PM Post #9 of 15


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botbyte said:
No they don't. I've owned a pair and used them with and without a amp. Horrible
 
They run at 24ohm, meaning they don't need a amp for anything.
 
The HD681 run at 32ohms, but still don't need a amp.
 
 
The FiiO E5 doesn't send more power but adjusts the high and lows of some cans that are lacking highs and lows. It's only a very few like my Brainwavz M1's that have a notable difference with and without the E5.
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It's what I read when I researched it. That it needs to be "driven" with an amp otherwise it won't be as good.
 
 
Aug 13, 2011 at 7:32 PM Post #10 of 15


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kokuei said:
It's what I read when I researched it. That it needs to be "driven" with an amp otherwise it won't be as good.
 
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Ok, whatever. Don't believe me when I had the headphones and tried them through several different amps and sources.
 
Go ahead and pair a Headphone that doesn't need a amp, to a amp that doesn't do it's job.
 
 
Aug 13, 2011 at 7:40 PM Post #11 of 15
Although we shouldn't be having this argument anyway (since Superlux offers better sound than low end Senns
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), why bother buying a cheapsy E5 when you could just save up for a little while and get a decent but still budget amp in the E11 (if you decided you really needed an amp for lower-end offerings)?
 
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