Headphones to go with new voyager amp
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Topic: Headphones to go with new voyager amp
Posted By: hyg71886
Subject: Headphones to go with new voyager amp
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2009 at 8:59pm
Hi I'm new to the forums. I am currently trying to upgrade my home/portable kit because my neighbors don't enjoy high volumes as much as me. I read this is the best amp on the market for the price (244.00 us). However, I have AKG K181DJ headphones and was looking to get some better cans to really enjoy the amp when connected to my zune and my pioneer elite sc-07 reciever. I listen to alot of hip-hop, jazz, rock, and r&b. What headphones would you recommend? Currently I am looking at the followingAudio-Technica ATH-M50SBEYER DYNAMIC DT880-Pro/770/990Right now I am stuck between those. I have read the M50's are reeeaaally good for hip-hop. I am also open to suggestions.------------- Zune 120gb GOD2 LE AKG K181DJ Fiio E5 amp |
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Posted By: mrarroyo
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2009 at 11:31pm
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What part of the US are you in? I ask because there are headphone meets comming up. You could go to one and try out several headphones and find one to your liking. ------------- Miguel |
Posted By: hyg71886
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2009 at 12:07am
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Pennsylvania, I actually ordered the M50's but am not sure on which amp to order the voyager or the headphonia arrow
------------- Zune 120gb GOD2 LE AKG K181DJ Fiio E5 amp |
Posted By: pjmartel
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2009 at 12:48pm
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I use the Sennheiser HD595 with the Voyager and the combination works very well, with plenty of headroom. ------------- Shure SE530,Etymotic ER6i, Sennheiser HD595, Graham Slee Voyager, Trekstor Vibez, iPod Classic,... |
Posted By: Chameleon
Date Posted: 26 Dec 2009 at 5:00pm
Sorry to raise this thread from the dead but I'm looking at new headphones and would be interested to know how higher impedance (300 ohms) phones would work with the Voyager using a strong line-out signal (DacMagic). I realise you'd get sounds out of them but is the Voyager powerful enough to lift the muddiness of the HD600 that I understand can result from improper amplification? I appreciate a Solo would be a better option but that will have to wait for another... er.. year! 
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Posted By: Chameleon
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2010 at 7:21am
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I try not to make a habit of answering my own questions but I just got some HD600s and am using them my Voyager. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! This amp is amazing with them, not just in terms of volume but also the SQ - it's detailed, punchy and capable of producing a satisfying bass. No sign of any muddiness either. Nest stop, the SRG-II... when my wallet's recovered! |
Posted By: bombpop
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2010 at 3:40pm
| I use ultrasone Pro 900's with both my solo and voyager and could not be much happier! and being closed cans they definitely classify as portable! ;) |