QUOTE(2spade @ Jun 2 2011, 07:13 PM)
hi there, mr walabies
i listen to mainstream music(american top 40 n etc kind of music) and also rock n metal..i also prefer device with above average bass quality..
so i got several questions for u:
1) which IEM is the best that i can get which have the price around the price of klipsch s4? or is the klipsch s4 is the best around that price range?
2) whats the difference between DAC n AMP? sorry,im quite noob...i always confude between that two
3) so which DAC/AMP is best suited for my senn hd558? with budget less than 350
4) are monster beat cans quality worth the price? heard from my friend that it is not worth the price
sorry for the trouble n thanx in advance
always wanted to go to jaben...but never had the chance....
Sorry for the short answers, time is essence

1. Go for these few, Ajays 4, Ajays 3, Denon C560R, or the budget C360, I am not a Klipsch fans here too.
2. DAC and amp is totally different. DAC is the decoder while amp is the amplifier of the signal, for a simple explanation. You need two to have good music (or music to be played).
3. Ooo, There is DAC combo that is about RM550++ DAC/amp combo, I can do you a bundle of Hippo amp and Go vibes DAC too. The cheapest DAC/amp combo out there will be the Fiio E7, it will be less than 350 for sure.
4. Well, I am quite agree with your friends if you are talking purely sound quality wise. But nothing beats Monster headphone's style.