Does these work well with a portable MP3 player or tablet? More specifically, do they get sufficient volume out of these devices to operate correctly
894413
They do. I definitely get sufficient volume when I plug them into my iPod. On louder tracks, maximum volume is too loud, and on soft tracks (e.g. pianissimo passages on classical recordings) I can hear details clearly. That said, it also depends on how mobile you want to be; my HD 380 Pros live at my desk because they're simply too bulky to carry around everywhere, the cord is too long, and so on.
894414
The volume varies on each device. For example, the iPhone plays very high volume on the sennheisers, while the iPod Classic requires close to max volume to be loud enough, and the old iPod nano has to be at 100%. I like music to be really loud though, so most customers may not need to turn their devices up so high. In short, the answer is yes: the 380s work fine and sound amazing on portable devices without extra amplification.
894415
Yes, they work well with my iPod touch. The cable that comes with the phones is a coiled one, and a little heavy, but doesn't get in the way too much. I manufactured a straight one that works better, but wouldn't make the cord a deal breaker. The sound is incredible, which should be the bottom line and I'm very picky.
894416
These are the best headphones I have ever bought. The sound is amazing, as is the durability. I have wasted money in the past on Bose and Denon (both of which broke). I also bought Harman/Kardon, which is boxy and clumsy. ( Humans don't have square ears. ).
894417
Having tried on only a portable MP3 player (iPhone 3gs) and not a tablet, I will say that they definitely get loud enough. I will typically listen on 3/4 max volume to drown out all background noise around me.
2179000
I don't have a tablet, but they work well on my smart phone (a lg g2). Since headphone jacks are pretty standard for all mobile devices I'm guessing it will work.
1558220
I tested mine work with an adapter going into my iPod and iPad. Volume is acceptable but it's defiantly not loud.
719115
I don't use the volume at full strength, but assume between the mp3 player's volume control and the boost this device gives it should help. I can't really answer this to your satisfaction. Perhaps it would be a case of try it and if it doesn't work return it to Amazon?
1368492
Um I mean they came in good condition they dont work when you plug the jack onto your device. The volume is all the way up on your device bur tou can hardly hear the music..
503150
These aren't headphones with a Bluetooth receiver. The MP3 player is self contained in theearphones themselves, and the music is saved there. So they act on their own.
618598
I'm not really sure about MP3 players. I used mine with an iPod and iPad mini and it worked okay for the price
236156
Thanks for your question. These are not easy to drive with a portable mp3 player however any good amp such as yours will be perfect for them. This is a fantastic sounding headphone. World Wide Stereo is 35 years old and a very proud HiFiMan dealer.
1299517
I have a sony mp3 player and it works. It is a standard jack that you would use to plug into a laptop, portable dvd player, desktop computer, or pretty much anything else without any adapter. But if you needed to move up to the next size it does have that one as well. One more thing these headphones are pretty darn rugged. I bought a pair for my 2nd grader and my 4 year to use when we go on long trips with their dvd players, and they work great. They can control the volume on each side of the headphones. Just set the volume level on the device and then they can each control their own volume level to their headphones, that way they don't blow their ear drums. I have a sony mp3 player and it works. It is a standard jack that you would use to plug into a laptop, portable dvd player, desktop computer, or pretty much anything else without any adapter. But if you needed to move up to the next size it does have that one as well. One more thing these headphones are pretty darn rugged. I bought a pair for my 2nd grader and my 4 year to use when we go on long trips with their dvd players, and they work great. They can control the volume on each side of the headphones. Just set the volume level on the device and then they can each control their own volume... » Read More I have a sony mp3 player and it works. It is a standard jack that you would use to plug into a laptop, portable dvd player, desktop computer, or pretty much anything else without any adapter. But if you needed to move up to the next size it does have that one as well. One more thing these headphones are pretty darn rugged. I bought a pair for my 2nd grader and my 4 year to use when we go on long trips with their dvd players, and they work great. They can control the volume on each side of the headphones. Just set the volume level on the device and then they can each control their own volume level to their headphones, that way they don't blow their ear drums. « Show Less
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Well, yes, but that's a pretty strange use for them. They are not very loud and will not project sound very well across a large room. They are designed to use with a laptop or a tablet where the user is 18 inches away. They are small, light and portable, powered by USB.
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I think they're pretty good at noise isolation. If I'm playing music at normal volume through my phone speaker and put the headphones on without plugging them in, I can't really hear the music at all. I do this every morning when I'm leaving for work, and I'm always surprised that it works so well.
2179001
Yes, these headphones can easily be powered by any smartphone or tablet. I use them on a laptop, smartphone and tablet and the audio level is ideal at a little under half volume. At three-quarters volume it's a little unbearable.
1564560
I use them with my sandisk clip/zip and they work. They are also working with my Moto G phone, a Sony MP3 and a Zune player.
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I a not sure if they will work with the MP3, but I know the headphones would work great with the computer. I use mine close to 18hrs a day. Being disabled I do not get much sleep so am on the computer with my headphones a lot. They are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The mic is in the ear piece and sometimes gets covered with ear cover. I just cut back the cover a little so the mic was exposed a little better. I hope this will help you some.
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They have a 3.5mm plug. Check your mp3 player input. Some are 2.5mm, some are 3.5mm..i phones and most are typically 3.5mm. There are also adapters from 3.5 to 2.5 both ways you could get.
346696
My husband is the ones using them and he uses it with his Ipod. Hope this helps you
1560677
I use them for my MP3 player and bought the following Bluetooth dongles on Amazon: "Belkin F8Z492-P Bluetooth Music Receiver" connected to the speakers and "Miccus BluBridge mini-jack" connected to my MP3 payer and it works great. The Belkin can pair up to 8 devices so if you have several Bluetooth phones or players you want to use it's no problem. Of cause you don't need the "Mini jack" if your player has Bluetooth.