In ear earphones + Portable Amp for 2.5k
baccilus
Cyborg Agent
The amp you have selected is good but don't go for Skullcandy IEM. The best option is Brainwavz M1. Get it from Pristine note for Rs1580. Also ask him if he has a deal on Amp+IEM combo.
I just heard these for the first time yesterday and I was blown away. They are the best thing in that price range and also have a very good build quality.
I just heard these for the first time yesterday and I was blown away. They are the best thing in that price range and also have a very good build quality.
prabhu.wali
prabhu.wali
jus clearing my doubts do the IEMs have same amt bass compared to the headphones 
prabhu.wali
prabhu.wali
so u mean amps only suitable for audiophile grade headphones
Sarath
iDota
I found the Sennheiser CX180 to be better (warmer+bassier) than the Brainwavz M1. I own both BTW. Both sell for around 1500 bucks.
Kirlosquar got them recently. I am awaiting his view on the IEMs.
IEMs in general have more bass than normal earphones.
BTW why are you buying an amp. I remember only some of those 10k + headphones need amps to power them.
Normal IEMs play well with anything. Ditch the amp if it for the IEMs.
In that case Brainwavz M2, Hippo VB will be good. for 2.5k
Kirlosquar got them recently. I am awaiting his view on the IEMs.
IEMs in general have more bass than normal earphones.
BTW why are you buying an amp. I remember only some of those 10k + headphones need amps to power them.
Normal IEMs play well with anything. Ditch the amp if it for the IEMs.
In that case Brainwavz M2, Hippo VB will be good. for 2.5k
prabhu.wali
prabhu.wali
hmmm would a pair of Grado MS1's need an amp on cowon c2
prabhu.wali
prabhu.wali
for earphones you dont really need an amp,better invest that amt in a good IEM
teejay_geekEd
GeekEd!...
D'uh! Why go for an amp when you don't require one?
It will do you no good.
Get the Brainwavz m2 for 2.5k and you will get a far better experience than any iem+amp combo under 2.5k.
It will do you no good.
Get the Brainwavz m2 for 2.5k and you will get a far better experience than any iem+amp combo under 2.5k.
Zangetsu
I am the master of my Fate.
whats the difference between IEM & normal earphones?coz I only know its full form (In Ear Monitor) also is it written on the package as "IEM"??
doomgiver
Warframe
iems have the following advantages over headphones :jus clearing my doubts do the IEMs have same amt bass compared to the headphones
noise isolation (not cancelling, isolation)
wider soundstage (you can imagine the instruments being played as if they were physically present at a specific position)
depends. if you have open headphones, outside noises will be more, but soundstage will be wider
if you have closed, the soundstage will be narrower and it will sound more "restricted"
yes, because they have more input resistance so that ordinary noise signals(like static, radio waves, voltages) dont interfere with the connection, so they need more current/voltage(dunno exactly, im grasping at straws here) to properly work, which cannot be provided by normal audio sources.
Sarath, buddy, are you sure the senns are better than m1's? im not sure coz i have nt heard the senns... could you do a small review or something?
get the earphones. forget about the amps...
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/audio/137055-why-do-i-need-amp.html
red dragon
Master troll
@o.p,buddy you don`t need an amp with M1,2,3.
Some iems do need amping,but they are way over your budget.
For 2.5k M2 is your best(and only)bet.
Sennheiser CX180 is not at all a good buy,it has very bad,uncontrolled bloated bass with a typical veiled mid range and recessed high(Hippo VB is even worse)
If you are after bass only go for them otherwise a strict no!no!
Some iems do need amping,but they are way over your budget.
For 2.5k M2 is your best(and only)bet.
Sennheiser CX180 is not at all a good buy,it has very bad,uncontrolled bloated bass with a typical veiled mid range and recessed high(Hippo VB is even worse)
If you are after bass only go for them otherwise a strict no!no!
Sarath
iDota
IMO yes, I felt the Sennies were better. I am waiting for Kirloquasar who has recently bought them to compare them with the Meelectronics he has. This will give a good idea of where they individually stand.
My current pair of Senns are dying. I will borrow it from a friend and see more clearly.
I hope OP has ditched the idea of putting a supercharger in a nano a.k.a. amplifier for a low impedance earphone/IEM
