That dude 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 Ok, i'm new at this. So i've been around the forum, i noticed something called a headphone amplifyer, some DIY and some retail. So, i own a ATH-CK7, and i use ipod 5g and zen vision m. i am a "bass head" not a fan of the mudded bass but the love banging sh*t.(like the bass drum) anyway, can someone recommend me a good headphone amp and also tell me, WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY DO?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theatre Of Dreams 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 do you happen to be the guy i met at jaben on thursday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theatre Of Dreams 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 (edited) haha sorry i was referring to threadstarter (That dude). well anyway Top Gun you were also there on thur? Edited August 19, 2006 by Theatre Of Dreams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scanfiend 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 Ok, i'm new at this. So i've been around the forum, i noticed something called a headphone amplifyer, some DIY and some retail. So, i own a ATH-CK7, and i use ipod 5g and zen vision m. i am a "bass head" not a fan of the mudded bass but the love banging sh*t.(like the bass drum) anyway, can someone recommend me a good headphone amp and also tell me, WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY DO?! Here's a review of a basic CMOY amp and an explaination, in layman's terms, of what a headphone amp actually do: http://www.dansdata.com/cmoy.htm I think it would be better to audition some amps to see whether it actually result in a noticeable difference on your current setup, before plonking your cash on one. Headphone amps can range from relatively cheap to exorbitant amounts The "cheaper" ones are the Crossroad amps (below $100), to the Xenos REP & RHP series (below $200), and also the PA2v2, as Top-Gun mentioned. I think you can audition the Xenos amps either in Stereo Electronics or Jaben Network. Jaben brings in the Crossroads, but I think he's out of stock at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahdui 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 I've tried the CK7 with LDM+, it tightens the bass a lil (nt as great as LD2+ did), gave more details and of cos made the sound brighter. ATH-CK7 dont really produce what bass heads love, recommend u to change for a more bass-based IEM rather den getting an amp for it. (just my personal opinion) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
That dude 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Whoa... So much info... Thanks guys! I'm saving up also for a um1, is that the best IEM i can get for below $200? I like listening to rock, jazz and a little classical pieces(yup..its ranges) anyway, any reccomendation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie123 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Whoa... So much info... Thanks guys! I'm saving up also for a um1, is that the best IEM i can get for below $200? I like listening to rock, jazz and a little classical pieces(yup..its ranges) anyway, any reccomendation? Try out the different IEMs at Stereo or Jaben and hear them for yourselves and decide which to get. There are several IEMs below $200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zephyron 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Rockbox your iPod 5G, get a simple amp (even a PA2V2 will do) and activate the iPod 5G's HARDWARE EQ (!!!!!!!!!!) using the Rockbox Firmware. All the more reasons I want a 5G now ;_; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
That dude 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Thing is, my ipod's still under warranty, i'm afraid that the warranty will be voided if i install rockbox firmware. And is the process reversible? I'm thinking about getting the um1 or the UE super fi. 3 studio? Where can i get the best price for them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaron-xp 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Try Jaben or Stereo. CK7 isn't your typical "basshead" canalphone/IEM. I believe you'll enjoy the UM1 more. Haven't heard the Super fi. 3 yet. The Altec Lanseng iM716 is also said to be another good IEM under SGD200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zephyron 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Rockboxing your iPod is a reversible process, and you can also dual boot from it. Try it, after you Rockbox your iPod, there'll be no turning back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahdui 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 if im nt wrong, u can format it to a clean ipod firmware again. (i did that myself) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theory_87 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 if u really need a cheap and good amp, go crossroad hp1... it more warmth and bass oriented den LDM+... if still nt happy, try either of the Xenos amps... as for IEM, um1 is nt really for bass head too... try um2 and if u still nt happy, sf5eb... wahaha... as for ur ipod, rockbox it, lineout and viola... near perfect portable sound... (thought nt as gd as h1XX rockbox... hee) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theory_87 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Try Jaben or Stereo. CK7 isn't your typical "basshead" canalphone/IEM. I believe you'll enjoy the UM1 more. Haven't heard the Super fi. 3 yet. The Altec Lanseng iM716 is also said to be another good IEM under SGD200. im716 can challenge e4, sf5pro and slightly lower den er4p... so u can c which is the best under $200 IEM.. um1 only advantage is the fit and style it provide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dle4e_2005 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 im716 can challenge e4, sf5pro and slightly lower den er4p... so u can c which is the best under $200 IEM.. um1 only advantage is the fit and style it provide... NOTE:for tat to happen you would nid to use a amp wif the im716 oso.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
