Headphone alternative to standalone monitors?

[butlerk02]

I've just taken the plunge and purchased a pair of AKG K701's from Thomann.

My question is will my focusrite saffire (http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep05/articles/saffire.htm) be enough to power these headphones, or should I get a seperate headphone amp? Was looking at something like a FiiO E9.

Cheers
Keith

[Alex Spencer]

Check out the focusrite VRM box. It's a really clever little piece of kit!

[butlerk02]

Cool,

Does this not just emulate speakers and rooms though, or will it provide enough juice to power the AKG's?

I was thinking of getting this - http://www.njc-audio.co.uk/html/monitor1.html

[shizznit]

[quote name='Alex Spencer' timestamp='1331222335' post='1569761']
Surely you're looking for headphones that will represent the sound well, rather than give a 'better' sound?

Personally I'd go for Beyer DT770's. I use them a lot for mixing and general audio work when I can't get to a decent pair of monitors. Pretty popular headphones, BBC use them a lot too.
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[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1331222447' post='1569765']
+1 for the DT 770's, outstanding for the money
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++1

I have a pair and wouldn't recommend anything else in that price bracket.