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Monoprice Monolith THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier w/ 887 Technology
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Monoprice has Monoprice Monolith THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier w/ 887 Technology for $169.99 when you apply promo code STARS in cart. Shipping is free.
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- The THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) ensures the ultimate headphone audio experience by delivering fidelity audio with low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption.
- The amplifier features three different gain settings for optimal compatibility with all headphones. The lowest gain setting is the most appropriate for sensitive IEMs
- Balanced and single-ended inputs: The amplifier features an XLR balanced input, plus 1/4in and 3.5mm single ended inputs to eliminate the need for adapters
- High grade CNC-milled aluminum with black anodized finish chassis material
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- This price matches a recent Frontpage Deal.
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Monoprice has Monoprice Monolith THX AAA Balanced Headphone Amplifier w/ 887 Technology for $169.99 when you apply promo code STARS in cart. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.
Features:
Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.
Features:
- The THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) ensures the ultimate headphone audio experience by delivering fidelity audio with low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption.
- The amplifier features three different gain settings for optimal compatibility with all headphones. The lowest gain setting is the most appropriate for sensitive IEMs
- Balanced and single-ended inputs: The amplifier features an XLR balanced input, plus 1/4in and 3.5mm single ended inputs to eliminate the need for adapters
- High grade CNC-milled aluminum with black anodized finish chassis material
Editor's Notes
Written by oceanlake- About this deal:
- This price matches a recent Frontpage Deal.
- See the forum thread for additional deal discussion and audio advice from Slickdeals members.
- About this store:
- Details of Monoprice's return policy here.
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One of the best headphone amps of all time!
An **endgame** product.
https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx
Most people would be happy for the rest of their lives with these cans, and this amp has the balls to easily drive it's 300ohm load with authority
Every audiophile has a pair of these, they are THE reference standard
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One of the best headphone amps of all time!
An **endgame** product.
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One of the best headphone amps of all time!
An **endgame** product.
I've been wondering what an amp will bring me and had good usage from a $20 one.
Hopefully I don't become an audiophile tho! I'm enough of a videophile to find enough faults while enjoying film! 😅
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I've been wondering what an amp will bring me and had good usage from a $20 one.
Hopefully I don't become an audiophile tho! I'm enough of a videophile to find enough faults while enjoying film! 😅
And I honestly don't want to become an audiophile. 😅
I did jump on some Superlux AKG knockoff deal and enjoyed those, so I moved over to an open back AKG K702 for work and a closed AKG 550 for my media (since it doesn't get too hot over short periods). I like the thick bass and mids with not too sharp highs.
I won't put money into in-ear buds just since those give me a quick headache with the pressure, also a reason for me to look at open-backs.
If I were to get another set of open backs for my cinema/game room what would you recommend that typically goes on a good sale? 🤓
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And I honestly don't want to become an audiophile. 😅
I did jump on some Superlux AKG knockoff deal and enjoyed those, so I moved over to an open back AKG K702 for work and a closed AKG 550 for my media (since it doesn't get too hot over short periods). I like the thick bass and mids with not too sharp highs.
I won't put money into in-ear buds just since those give me a quick headache with the pressure, also a reason for me to look at open-backs.
If I were to get another set of open backs for my cinema/game room what would you recommend that typically goes on a good sale? 🤓
And thanks! I've set up an alert for the HD 58x and will consider biting when it hits $129 again.
Thanks again!
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And I honestly don't want to become an audiophile. 😅
I did jump on some Superlux AKG knockoff deal and enjoyed those, so I moved over to an open back AKG K702 for work and a closed AKG 550 for my media (since it doesn't get too hot over short periods). I like the thick bass and mids with not too sharp highs.
I won't put money into in-ear buds just since those give me a quick headache with the pressure, also a reason for me to look at open-backs.
If I were to get another set of open backs for my cinema/game room what would you recommend that typically goes on a good sale? 🤓
https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx
Most people would be happy for the rest of their lives with these cans, and this amp has the balls to easily drive it's 300ohm load with authority
Every audiophile has a pair of these, they are THE reference standard
https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx
Most people would be happy for the rest of their lives with these cans, and this amp has the balls to easily drive it's 300ohm load with authority
Every audiophile has a pair of these, they are THE reference standard
Would these still be considered "fun" enough if I prefer the thicker bass and mids that the AKGs provide with minimal sharp highs?
I've tried other reference headphones in the past and they're too hollow, dry, flat, tingy, if that makes sense.
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They are the best because they are lush sounding, and fatigue free.
Any time someone tells you they don't have enough bass, they always say they plugged them into their phone or computer. And of course neither of those sources has enough jism to drive a 300ohm load. Sound comes out, but hardly any low end.
As time goes on, the one set of cans you never sell are the 6xx or 650s.
I still own 2 K701s, 2 Q701s, 1 HD650(at one point I had 3 of these, lol), 1 HD6xx, 1 HD600, 1 HD58x, 1 HD580
They are the best because they are lush sounding, and fatigue free.
Any time someone tells you they don't have enough bass, they always say they plugged them into their phone or computer. And of course neither of those sources has enough jism to drive a 300ohm load. Sound comes out, but hardly any low end.
As time goes on, the one set of cans you never sell are the 6xx or 650s.
Thanks!! I'll consider the 6xx and 650s as well!
I still own 2 K701s, 2 Q701s, 1 HD650(at one point I had 3 of these, lol), 1 HD6xx, 1 HD600, 1 HD58x, 1 HD580
Damn, given your wide range of headphones, do you have any specific recommendations towards better open backs than the K702?
And would it benefit me to move towards reference headphones given my pretty auditory preferences?
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Oh man, or is this just an overall hot topic? 😅
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphon...ni_r
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