It provides more power to the headphones. The K271s in particular sound pretty bright and thin without an amp. I wouldn't go with an E5. If you can afford it, go with a Fiio E11 but if not, a CMoy like [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Ishcabible wrote It provides more power to the headphones. The K271s in particular sound pretty bright and thin without an amp. I wouldn't go with an E5. If you can afford it, go with a Fiio E11 but if not, a CMoy like [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

The AKG 271's have a XLR Female cable? Do you know where I can get a short XLR Male to 3.5mm cable?

Wealth wrote

Ishcabible wrote It provides more power to the headphones. The K271s in particular sound pretty bright and thin without an amp. I wouldn't go with an E5. If you can afford it, go with a Fiio E11 but if not, a CMoy like [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

The AKG 271's have a XLR Female cable? Do you know where I can get a short XLR Male to 3.5mm cable?

Mini XLR and [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] It's a meter long.

BUDGET:$200

MUSIC PREFERENCE: Mostly Hip-Hop/Rap. Some R&B.

TYPE/FORM-FACTOR: Over Ear or On-Ear headphones. (which ever one you think would be better)

OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed

LISTENING FROM: Ipod Touch 5th Gen, Laptop.

DETAILS:
Do you want them to be portable? Yes.
Do they need to isolate well? Yes.
Is durability a big priority? Yes because i will probably take them around with me.
Are these for gaming? No.
Do you have any hardware like amps or DACs that you will be using? No.
Do you need an amp and/or DAC? No.
Have you had significant experience with certain headphones in the past? I've tested a few headphones like Beats and a few others. I didn't really like Beats though.
Do you have any other relevant questions? No.

byShade wrote BUDGET:$200

MUSIC PREFERENCE: Mostly Hip-Hop/Rap. Some R&B.

TYPE/FORM-FACTOR: Over Ear or On-Ear headphones. (which ever one you think would be better)

OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed

LISTENING FROM: Ipod Touch 5th Gen, Laptop.

DETAILS:
Do you want them to be portable? Yes.
Do they need to isolate well? Yes.
Is durability a big priority? Yes because i will probably take them around with me.
Are these for gaming? No.
Do you have any hardware like amps or DACs that you will be using? No.
Do you need an amp and/or DAC? No.
Have you had significant experience with certain headphones in the past? I've tested a few headphones like Beats and a few others. I didn't really like Beats though.
Do you have any other relevant questions? No.

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Very bassy, portable, durable, and good-looking. You can customize the LP2 to your liking on V-Moda's site, too.

r00t wrote

byShade wrote BUDGET:$200

MUSIC PREFERENCE: Mostly Hip-Hop/Rap. Some R&B.

TYPE/FORM-FACTOR: Over Ear or On-Ear headphones. (which ever one you think would be better)

OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed

LISTENING FROM: Ipod Touch 5th Gen, Laptop.

DETAILS:
Do you want them to be portable? Yes.
Do they need to isolate well? Yes.
Is durability a big priority? Yes because i will probably take them around with me.
Are these for gaming? No.
Do you have any hardware like amps or DACs that you will be using? No.
Do you need an amp and/or DAC? No.
Have you had significant experience with certain headphones in the past? I've tested a few headphones like Beats and a few others. I didn't really like Beats though.
Do you have any other relevant questions? No.

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Very bassy, portable, durable, and good-looking. You can customize the LP2 to your liking on V-Moda's site, too.

Thanks!

I totally agree about the beats part all of my friends have solos and i got the vmoda crossfades on cyber monday for $80 and they are much better than solos

I want some in ear headphones for listening to rock and I need it to be around 50$ and be able t be durable as I will be skating with them on.

Budget: $100 but can flutuate a little
Music preference: Dubstep (Bass is key), Drum and Bass, screamo, Heavy metal
Over-ear
Closed
ipod,ipad,laptop,desktop
Do you want them to be portable? Not really, but I don't want them to be boulders either
Do they need to isolate well? Yes
Is durability a big priority? Yes
Do you have any hardware like amps or DACs that you will be using? No
Do you need an amp and/or DAC? idk, but probably not
Have you had significant experience with certain headphones in the past? Gaming headsets but that's just about it.

Budget: 50 Dollars
Genre: House/Rock/Dubstep
What kind I want: Over Ear/On Ear (dont care)
Open or Closed: Either one that gives me top performance.
Listening from: PC