nihontoman
Headphoneus Supremus
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You're not the only one who dislikes noise coming from One Direction, believe me!
EDIT: Sorry, couldn't help, nothing to see here
that was pretty good
You're not the only one who dislikes noise coming from One Direction, believe me!
EDIT: Sorry, couldn't help, nothing to see here
I'm looking to upgrade my DAC/AMP for the 598 (currently using Fiio E17 & E09K, nothing wrong, just want to upgrade for even better sound). Narrowed it down to the NFB-15 or NFB-11. Does anyone have any idea which one would pair the best with the 598?
The NFB-15 has 2 WM8741s in it, while the NFB-11 has one ES9018.. This is one major difference.
I'm in a somewhat similar situation. I have a new 598 playing from an iphone and ipod shuffle and I'd like to improve the sound, if possible. The shuffle is the weak l;ink, but I just love that little thing for its insane portability. It is sooooo small! Anyhoo, recommendations are requested from you wise elders and juniors. Bring me some wisdom, please...amp or DAC or both?
Heya Serman005. Maybe let's begin with your budget. How much are you willing to spend?
Owning the headphone myself, I do enjoy the HD598 direct from my iPhone 4S. However, I do find more satisfaction on most songs when I use an external amplifier. I currently run with a iPhone4s(line out)>FiiO E17>Misc headphones/iems for on the go listening.
For the price, it's a steal.
Better sound than iphone (and the shuffle for sure)
As DAC/AMP for laptop or PC
Ability to adjust Bass and Treble to suit your taste
Excellent battery life
$140 new (and cheaper in the for sale thread here)
Is it the end all and be all in portable Dac/amps? Not at all, but for the price? That's a lot of gadget for the price. And we know it will satisfy that first thing that you need - better sound on the headphone compared to the iPhone/Shuffle sound q.
Of course if you are willing to shell out more, then you have heaps of options. Oh, and that ATH M50 of yours will love the bass and treble adjustments on the E17.
All the best!
I'm in a somewhat similar situation. I have a new 598 playing from an iphone and ipod shuffle and I'd like to improve the sound, if possible. The shuffle is the weak l;ink, but I just love that little thing for its insane portability. It is sooooo small! Anyhoo, recommendations are requested from you wise elders and juniors. Bring me some wisdom, please...amp or DAC or both?
You're using iTunes with your 598?
If you aren't using lossless files (.aiff) then what's the point?
My entire iPod is .aiff files, but I would still don't use it with my HD598s..
I would also recommend the E17, for portability.
You're using iTunes with your 598?
If you aren't using lossless files (.aiff) then what's the point?
My entire iPod is .aiff files, but I would still don't use it with my HD598s..
I would also recommend the E17, for portability.
I don't the dac will work with either Apple device. I think you are limited to an amp only. My experience is the my iPods do well with an external amp when you use a line out connection
Using a mini to mini connection adds volume, but does not make much difference sound wise.
I would get an e11k or an e12 and a line out for the phone and leave the shuffle alone
An Apple iDevice (like a newer iPhone) + FiiO E11K + HD-598 is all you need. The E11K will knock out your fillings, if that's what you want, and I think the combo sounds great.
Beyond that, IMO, save your money for new headphones, if what you want is significantly better sound.