mtbfan101 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hey everybody, I obsess over music, yet I know very little about the mechanics of amps, headphones, etc. However, I believe I have narrowed the headphones down to a pair of Senn HD 595's. They seem to be popular among the audio community. My real problem is deciphering between all the amps! Here is what I am contemplating between(by the way, i'm on a budget--college kid): 1) JDS Cmoy/BSG Cmoy- I have read pretty solid reviews about these, and I like the price point 2) Neco Soundlab Cmoy- It is a little more expensive, but the reviews seemed to be fantastic. 3) Mini3- This was even more expensive, but I hear this amp gives more advanced amps a run for their money. 4) I recently discovered Ibasso on this site. I don't know much about them, but they seem popular. I am also up for any recommendations! Also, if you feel that the Senn's are obsolete, feel inclined to recommend a better pair! Extra Info: For an amp I would like to stay under 150, and for headphones I would like to stay under 200. I don't listen to much rap so bass isen't vital--I do like bass though. I listen to a lot of indie rock, chillwave, folk, classical, classical motets, instrumentals, and some electric. I also plan on downloading rockbox to my nano so I can play flac files, as I have read mp3 is a lossy file. If that is not possible I here ALAC files are good, too. Thanks a lot, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudeWolf Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 You also might consider the P2V2. Comes with a lithium cell and a charger for the given price. Design and form factor might be a turnoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wmcmanus Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hey! We can all play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 The answer to that question is in our FAQ, which was sent to you when you signed up. It's titled "Welcome to Head-Case". It's also linked to in my signature here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 There's always "The other place", and "That Guy", oh yeah, and this thing called Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhjazz Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) JH13 Get your 595s and save for the Mini3. Edited October 16, 2011 by bhjazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ugh. What a painful post. I'm sorry I read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbfan101 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ugh. What a painful post. I'm sorry I read it. I'm sorry you read it too. I wish you would have just responded with something constructive rather than being an asshole you fuckhead. Please, tell me why I'm wrong. I'd be surprised if you're itching not to. Come on nerd, enlighten me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujamerstand Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm sorry you read it too. I wish you would have just responded with something constructive rather than being an asshole you fuckhead. Please, tell me why I'm wrong. I'd be surprised if you're itching not to. Come on nerd, enlighten me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 for the benefit of other newbies that are reading, rather than posting: This isn't the place to ask which $50 amp is best for you. We really don't give a fuck. http://www.head-fi.org will answer that question for you. The difference between various $50 amps is negligible. Pick one, use it, throw it in front of a car or give it to a friend when you upgrade to better headphones, or a better amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Please don't feed the trolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 oh, the troll is punished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 ... thou wert better dead than living blind ... What's done was well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I see I've been playing golf with the wrong partners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniall Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 for the benefit of other newbies that are reading, rather than posting: This isn't the place to ask which $50 amp is best for you. We really don't give a fuck. http://www.head-fi.org will answer that question for you. The difference between various $50 amps is negligible. Pick one, use it, throw it in front of a car or give it to a friend when you upgrade to better headphones, or a better amp. Then what do you recommend as far as better headphones and an amp are concerned? I'm seeing a lot of people saying things like this but not posting any information whatsoever to actually help people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 We're not a "audio recommendation service". That's fairly clearly stated in the welcome PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Then what do you recommend as far as better headphones and an amp are concerned? I'm seeing a lot of people saying things like this but not posting any information whatsoever to actually help people. I don't think you have any reading comprehension at all. Where did you get the idea that this forum is for helping strangers? No one here cares one bit that you can't see the posts or find the information you are looking for and we are not here as your soapbox. At this point, I think we'd rather you specifically couldn't tell the forum ever existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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