Hi there guys and merry christmas.
I know that some time ago i made a thread for a closed headphone. Well since my old headphones havent been sold yet (ath m50x) i dont think i will invest in akf k371 as i was thinking. I am now thinking to keep the m50x (probably get new pair of earpads) and buy another pair of headphones.
This time i will go for open headphones. ill keep my m50x for my electronic drums, and the new set will be used for music listening. Most money i am willing to spend is 500 euros if i can find the set in Greece, otherwise ill make it 400 euros tops (shipped from europe, no drop or usa markets cause customs will kill me).
About my setup.
I will be listening with my Soncoz La-qhd1 dac. For amplification i have 2 options. when i am sitting near my pc, the amplification will be an Art Headamp 4 Pro.
https://www.thomann.de/gr/art_headamp_4_pro.htm
When i am sitting on the couch, i will simply plug the headphones to my Sansui's AU 717 headphone port.
First question is this. will these amplifications work for headphones like the Hifiman Sundara (that i am really considering right now)? Will they drive them correctly?
If not, everything changes. Id rather spend money on a different headphone pair and keep my current amplification options.
Also considering Sennheiser hd660s. I think i am almost sold for sundara though. I only have 2 reservations for them. Will i be able to drive them adequatelly with my setup? And also, will i have problems with the clamping force? i may be listening for long sessions, id like to not get annoyed by that.
Id like to spend my money on headphones that do not sound like cans. I want to feel like as if i am listening from my floorstanding speakers. Therefore soundstage and separation is vital to me. Id rather avoid like the plague, beyerdynamic like, trebles. and if i am paying 400 euros, id like to feel amazed by the music. My music is of high quality flacs and vinyl. i always take notice and get the best pressings etc. So if headphones, make bad sources sound bad, i dont have a problem with that.
Any other contenders?
I really hope you can help me guys, by telling me if my amplifications is adequate. otherwise ill need suggestions for my price range for great headphones that can be driven by what i have. thank you
I know that some time ago i made a thread for a closed headphone. Well since my old headphones havent been sold yet (ath m50x) i dont think i will invest in akf k371 as i was thinking. I am now thinking to keep the m50x (probably get new pair of earpads) and buy another pair of headphones.
This time i will go for open headphones. ill keep my m50x for my electronic drums, and the new set will be used for music listening. Most money i am willing to spend is 500 euros if i can find the set in Greece, otherwise ill make it 400 euros tops (shipped from europe, no drop or usa markets cause customs will kill me).
About my setup.
I will be listening with my Soncoz La-qhd1 dac. For amplification i have 2 options. when i am sitting near my pc, the amplification will be an Art Headamp 4 Pro.
https://www.thomann.de/gr/art_headamp_4_pro.htm
When i am sitting on the couch, i will simply plug the headphones to my Sansui's AU 717 headphone port.
First question is this. will these amplifications work for headphones like the Hifiman Sundara (that i am really considering right now)? Will they drive them correctly?
If not, everything changes. Id rather spend money on a different headphone pair and keep my current amplification options.
Also considering Sennheiser hd660s. I think i am almost sold for sundara though. I only have 2 reservations for them. Will i be able to drive them adequatelly with my setup? And also, will i have problems with the clamping force? i may be listening for long sessions, id like to not get annoyed by that.
Id like to spend my money on headphones that do not sound like cans. I want to feel like as if i am listening from my floorstanding speakers. Therefore soundstage and separation is vital to me. Id rather avoid like the plague, beyerdynamic like, trebles. and if i am paying 400 euros, id like to feel amazed by the music. My music is of high quality flacs and vinyl. i always take notice and get the best pressings etc. So if headphones, make bad sources sound bad, i dont have a problem with that.
Any other contenders?
I really hope you can help me guys, by telling me if my amplifications is adequate. otherwise ill need suggestions for my price range for great headphones that can be driven by what i have. thank you