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Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
January 25 2012 09:52 GMT
#1
Hey guys,

I have about $250USD to spend on whatever I want at the moment. I'm thinking of getting a PMP - most probably the Cowon J3. There's a J3 for sale on Amazon for about $180, but it's only 8GB (microSD card). Should I get the cheapest one and try to get a big microSD with the remaining money?

The other option is to continue using PowerAMP on my Android (T.T) and get a 64GB microSD card and a portable amp - Fiio E5?

I need suggestions because I'm really new to this business and have never owned an amp before.

I use these ->
Sony MDR-XB500
Etymotics HF5


Thanks!

*****
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Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
January 25 2012 09:56 GMT
#2
Ah snap, I just realised that the equipment that I want on Amazon doesn't ship to Singapore.
Check out some great music made by TLers - http://bit.ly/QXYhdb , by intrigue. http://bit.ly/RTjpOR , by ohsea.toc.
Fishgle
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States2174 Posts
January 25 2012 10:39 GMT
#3
What's with the Amp? What headphones you using?
aka ChillyGonzalo / GnozL
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
January 25 2012 10:52 GMT
#4
On January 25 2012 19:39 Fishgle wrote:
What's with the Amp? What headphones you using?

Sony MDR-XB500
Etymotics HF5
Check out some great music made by TLers - http://bit.ly/QXYhdb , by intrigue. http://bit.ly/RTjpOR , by ohsea.toc.
Fishgle
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States2174 Posts
January 25 2012 11:06 GMT
#5
you like dat bass, eh?

hmmmm, well in my opinion, just use the earbuds with your pmp, so no need for amp. Use the leftover money for more space/ better player.

Fiio E5 is a great choice if you want to walk around with your cans though. It wont make a huge difference in sound tbh, might just make it a little louder. IMO you never really need an amp unless you have studio (high impedance) headphones.

order of importance:
music quality (includes soundcard etc) -> headphone quality -> storage space -> amp
aka ChillyGonzalo / GnozL
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
January 25 2012 11:15 GMT
#6
Is there anywhere I can get a soundcard for my laptop? I don't think you can change laptop soundcards, but is there a means of improvement?
Check out some great music made by TLers - http://bit.ly/QXYhdb , by intrigue. http://bit.ly/RTjpOR , by ohsea.toc.
MisterD
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Germany1338 Posts
January 25 2012 11:19 GMT
#7
there are external soundcards you can plug in over usb for example. those work on laptops too. Internal cards is a no-go because they don't have those, notebook sound is integrated onto the motherboard.
Gold isn't everything in life... you need wood, too!
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-25 12:10:23
January 25 2012 11:21 GMT
#8
Nevermind, come to think of it, I'll just get the FiiO E7 DAC and Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX certified speakers.

Thanks for your help guys.
Check out some great music made by TLers - http://bit.ly/QXYhdb , by intrigue. http://bit.ly/RTjpOR , by ohsea.toc.
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