Want some new headphones

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: tailes151

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: nkgreen
I :heart: my HD580s.

Mine are on the way. Yay tax return

Amp is next on my list.

They have ruined the music experience in my car though, lol. You miss stuff that you hear with the headphones in my car. I never noticed before.

As for an amp, I'm looking into the Electric Avenues Pocket Amp 2.

That's on my list too.

I was planning on checking out headfi to look at some more options as well. Looks like the PA2V2 goes for about $60-$65 on ebay.

Anyone know how much he charges direct?

$60 Shipped.

Thanks

 

[jpeyton]

JVC Marshmallow $15.

Pocket $135.

 

[Alone]

Originally posted by: tailes151
$60 Shipped.

Just ordered one. =]

 

[Mrvile]

Yoyoyo...you aren't a head-fi member already?

I'm disappointed.

I go by Mrvile at head-fi. You NEED to get your butt over there stat. But please, for your own sake, leave your wallet at home or you can kiss it goodbye.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Mrvile
Yoyoyo...you aren't a head-fi member already?

I'm disappointed.

I go by Mrvile at head-fi. You NEED to get your butt over there stat. But please, for your own sake, leave your wallet at home or you can kiss it goodbye.

That's the main reason I haven't gone over there

I've had my HD280s for almost 5 years now so I've kind of felt like I wanted to get something different. After buying the ex some 580s, I really liked them and have wanted to get something nicer.

I've also been using the 280s a lot at work and now when I see them I kind of think of work, which sucks

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: nkgreen
I :heart: my HD580s.

Mine are on the way. Yay tax return

Amp is next on my list.

They have ruined the music experience in my car though, lol. You miss stuff that you hear with the headphones in my car. I never noticed before.

As for an amp, I'm looking into the Electric Avenues Pocket Amp 2.

That's on my list too.

I was planning on checking out headfi to look at some more options as well. Looks like the PA2V2 goes for about $60-$65 on ebay.

Anyone know how much he charges direct?

Spending a mere 60-65 for a PA2V2 doesn't quite do the HD580 justice, IMO. The HD580 is a home-use headphone that definitely requires a bit more juice to get the best of, and you need the right juice. I personally think the HD580 should only be used with tubes, which can get quite expensive (I currently use a "budget" Darkvoice 336i and some Sylvania and Svetlana tubes). The little portable amp you're about to get will drive the HD580 better than nothing, but it won't be long before you realize that there's a lot in a headphone like the HD580 that is missed due to its inefficiency and you'll really what to bring it out.

 

[Tiamat]

koss portapro for <$45 are pretty small, over the head, and have plenty of bass.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: nkgreen
I :heart: my HD580s.

Mine are on the way. Yay tax return

Amp is next on my list.

They have ruined the music experience in my car though, lol. You miss stuff that you hear with the headphones in my car. I never noticed before.

As for an amp, I'm looking into the Electric Avenues Pocket Amp 2.

That's on my list too.

I was planning on checking out headfi to look at some more options as well. Looks like the PA2V2 goes for about $60-$65 on ebay.

Anyone know how much he charges direct?

Spending a mere 60-65 for a PA2V2 doesn't quite do the HD580 justice, IMO. The HD580 is a home-use headphone that definitely requires a bit more juice to get the best of, and you need the right juice. I personally think the HD580 should only be used with tubes, which can get quite expensive (I currently use a "budget" Darkvoice 336i and some Sylvania and Svetlana tubes). The little portable amp you're about to get will drive the HD580 better than nothing, but it won't be long before you realize that there's a lot in a headphone like the HD580 that is missed due to its inefficiency and you'll really what to bring it out.

Yeah, I don't really have a budget picked out yet for the amplification, so I'm going to look around a bit. I don't have any sort of portable audio player right now, so portability isn't much of an issue for me at this point.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Alone

Originally posted by: tailes151
What kind of sound are you looking for? What music do you like?

The problem with most of the headphones I've owned is that the bass completely cuts out at max volume, and that's not even that high. I'd like to have clear sound without a bunch of static. I listen to a lot of different music, like 90's rock and some metal. (Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Nine Inch Nails, In Flames, etc).

Are you trying to go deaf?

 

[Alone]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Alone

Originally posted by: tailes151
What kind of sound are you looking for? What music do you like?

The problem with most of the headphones I've owned is that the bass completely cuts out at max volume, and that's not even that high. I'd like to have clear sound without a bunch of static. I listen to a lot of different music, like 90's rock and some metal. (Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Nine Inch Nails, In Flames, etc).

Are you trying to go deaf?

My life's goal.

My opinion is that, despite having completely closed headphones, everyone else should be able to hear my music. If they can't, it's not loud enough.

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: Alone

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: Alone

Originally posted by: tailes151
What kind of sound are you looking for? What music do you like?

The problem with most of the headphones I've owned is that the bass completely cuts out at max volume, and that's not even that high. I'd like to have clear sound without a bunch of static. I listen to a lot of different music, like 90's rock and some metal. (Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Nine Inch Nails, In Flames, etc).

Are you trying to go deaf?

My life's goal.

My opinion is that, despite having completely closed headphones, everyone else should be able to hear my music. If they can't, it's not loud enough.

Best be done when the headphone driver is only a few millimeters away from your eardrum

 

[Alone]

Amp showed up today, can't say I'm all too impressed.

Perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but despite having my volume at 3/4 potential and the amp set between 0 and max, I get static?

 

[uhohs]

rock and metal? definitely grado/alessandro
grado sr225 or alessandro ms1

 

[dealmaster00]

Originally posted by: Alone
Amp showed up today, can't say I'm all too impressed.

Perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but despite having my volume at 3/4 potential and the amp set between 0 and max, I get static?

You need to use line-out. It will make the amp sound a lot better.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: Alone
Amp showed up today, can't say I'm all too impressed.

Perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but despite having my volume at 3/4 potential and the amp set between 0 and max, I get static?

Make sure the batteries are charged. It gets staticy when the batteries are low.

i'm confused as to the usage scenario. If you are listening mostly indoors and don't mind open headphones (i.e. outside sound leaks in, and a small amount leaks out), Alessandro MS-1 are ridiculously good for the price. If you can't deal with open and don't want canalphones I have no good recommendation.

Aw WTF, I fell for an unnecessary bump

 

[RollWave]

go to audiocubes.com and look around.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I have these : http://www.audiocubes.com/prod...00_Art_Headphones.html

AMAZING! Love them.

 

[A5]

Originally posted by: dealmaster00

Originally posted by: Alone
Amp showed up today, can't say I'm all too impressed.

Perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but despite having my volume at 3/4 potential and the amp set between 0 and max, I get static?

You need to use line-out. It will make the amp sound a lot better.

What's with the 3 month bump?

 

[oogabooga]

well since someone bumped the thread I ordered my Electric Avenues Pocket Amp 2. Too bad my MP3 player died the day after

how are the Audio-Technica ATH-A700 Art Headphones?