How much does this improve the overall sound?
336765
Depending on the type of headphones you're using it could range from slightly to a whole lot. I use it with my ATH-M50s and I was blown away by how much better it sounds. I never use them without the amp anymore and it feels empty when I have to use them alone. But as I said, I think you should Google your specific pair of headphones to see if they would go well with an amp.
336766
I'm not sure what kind of sound you have that needs improving. I'm amplifying a weak signal from my computer's sound card. I'm getting more than enough amplification, and the sound is as clear as I would expect.
336767
It doesn't improve it per say, just makes it louder. If you want improvement, then you need to purchase/upgrade your DAC, cabling and headphones.
1565679
Just my opinion, there is likely not to be any big difference, assuming you have a recent/decent mob. The sound card will give you more bells and whistles to play with - echoes, equalizer, etc. However, quality of sound is not likely to be noticeable. Hope this helps.
825122
...don't know....I'm satisfied with this purchase although the sound could be better.
1138854
I did not notice any difference in sound. I purchased this product only for the cosmetic enhancement.
716833
It does alright i bought an equalizer to add bass and it makes a difference
141284
This device will not improve 'quality' but it will amplify the sound so that you can hear better under some circumstances. My PC was not generating sound as loud as needed for me to hear music and movies in the airplane. I use a Bose QuietComfort 15 headphone but the noise canceling feature was not enough. This device helped get the volume as loud as needed to overcome the jets' noise.
1962149
Mine sounds a lot better with the mike on. Much richer sound. Have not used it enough to comment on normal vs distance.
1076920
Fair. They don't sound bad, but you are gonna pay ALOT more to get a better sound. All matters what your using them for.
360968
Yes, it helps a lot. DE enabled at normal volume works great. Much better than default speakers on the TV.
1150662
No. It would improve the performance If you could. The internal speakers are weak.
236781
I made the sound better by using the equalizer to make surround sound. If you don't make adjustments, it will sound the same.
1084773
Not in the least. I'd say if anything these headphones sweeten the treble to some small degree, which I even miss when I'm listening to speakers instead.
1553972
It depends. It is super clear and fills space well, but if your other speakers don't keep up you'll have a muddy sound. I don't think it's over kill, sound wise, but make sure you have good cables and other speakers to keep the sound quality up.
924521
All the way! The sound quality is totally different....it's excellent (especially when compared vs. intensity). I upgraded them and was the best decision.
719117
It is an expensive solution. It will give you the boost if your headphones can take it. There are probably much cheaper solutions.
1164407
Not at all, if anything my system sounds much better now (after about 5 months use).
1139917
depends on the sound you want...this would probably give you nice clean deep sound with.an increase of 2.5' increase of piping