Need new headphone setup.
I have a speaker oriented system that is very satisfying to me. But because of a need to maintain domestic tranquility I’m looking to go to a less noisy alternative: i..e. headphones.
I want to spend a total of about $1000. So, nothing too fancy. Not the equivalent of my much more expensive speaker system.
What do I need to assemble a headphone system independent of my regular system which is accessible from my listening chair and side table?
I plan on solely streaming. My present system contains a WiFi streamer.
Can that be incorporated, or do I need a new streamer?
I understand that I need a headphone preamp along with the cans.
I know my budget is not too high, but can I get something relatively decent at it?
Currently, I listen though cheap ear buds and stream through an iPad.
A lovely pair of Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, arguably the best on the market, with only the Bose QC45 and Surface Headphones. Noise-cancelling technology that leads the industry, incredible sound quality, multi-device support, a very flat response curve, excellent EQ control, and useful features like hold to chat and voice assistant integration, to name a few. There's also a wired mode for even better sound. |
@headphonedreams Are you finding that the Amirons sound sibilant on vocals, sharp sssss? Was considering these, but some reviews say they are too sharp, unless maybe used with a tubed headphone Amp such as the Darkvoice. |
@audioguy85 no, I don't have a problem with that. They are generally known to be easier on the ears than dt1990 which are otherwise very similar. Dt1990 has a bit more detail instead. |
