Headphone recommendation

[Dusty Chalk]

No, the problem with built-in amps are not that they're quiet, it's that they're not as good as external, stand-alone amps. You haven't even begun to milk everything out of that headphone that it is able to (re)produce.

[Fritz]

well then, i can't wait to find a decent amp!

[JNorth1178]

I haven't seen the AKG mentioned. I would heartily recommend the AKG K701;s, They may be a little pricier than you have indicated your budget to be, but they give a pure sound and are very comfortable. I would suggest trying them before deciding. JNorth1178

[recoveryone]

I may be dating myself, but I had a pair of Koss that I brought from radio shack back in 80-81. They were great, no fatigue issues and the sound was great, I paid $50 for them and when they died (I think they got damaged during move from Oregon) in 93. I could not find another pair like them. I can never find a pair of the ear buds that fit right or comfortable. and the newer brands (over or on ear type) just don't seem to be detailed enough in their sound.

[Dusty Chalk]

One of the Koss Pro 4AAAAAAAAA's is still well-regarded. I always forget which one, though, because of their dam nomenclature.

[recoveryone]

One of the Koss Pro 4AAAAAAAAA's is still well-regarded. I always forget which one, though, because of their dam nomenclature.

I went over to the Koss site and took a look and the Pro 4AAAT, it was close to the design I had. The newer MV1 was dead on, but for that much cash No way!!!!!!. maybe with inflation rates over the years those $50.00 ones may be equal to the $179 today...........................

[jrhymeammo]

My ATH-AD1000 is saving my ass right now, cuz my new apartment is not going to be easy to control sound. I like my regular system, but I'm starting to think I wanna get a valve-amp for them. I think AudioCube has'em for less than $350.

Well worth it.

[AmpItUP]

Its a toss-up between Grado for quality and Koss PortaPross for price.

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