Would I get any benefit if I use a headphone amp (or dac) with these headphones?
1560089
Yes, I found that at 32Ohm my LG G3 had to turn up to full volume to drive these half decent. I would suggest at least getting an amp or powered sound card if on a PC
2035718
No, since the M-100 is pretty efficient. But a good quality DAC and amplifier may give you even better sound.
1124404
I would assume yes. However, I have never used headphones with these speakers. I can certainly try it out, and let you know. I have a good set of AKG headphones.
141279
Not necessarily, but it's possible. If your current amplification source (e.g. the internal headphone amp in a PC, phone, or whatever) distorts at higher volume, using an external amp like this can allow you to turn the volume knob down on your device and reduce this distortion. If your current amplification source can boost volume without distorting, then you should not notice any improvement in sound quality
1116916
Unless you are getting noticeable electrical interference from a large graphics card I don't think the M50x will benefit from an amp/dac. I'd save your money for your next upgrade (because its an addiction).
170316
Yes of course, if the music is being played by a program that has an equailizer (such as Windows Mediaplayer or JRiver Mediacenter). The amplifier will accept whatever the computer gives as an output and amplifies it to the headphones.
505577
Almost any pair of headphones will benefit from a higher quality DAC and/or amplifier. These sound quite solid even driven by more common sources such as a laptop headphone port. Because of this I find the difference between 'normal' sources and a nicer setup to be a little less pronounced but still appreciable, though your milage may vary.
1526583
That probably depends on how good your hearing is/how loud you like your music. I have never needed an amp using these headphones.
61574
This question highly depends on your headphone amplifier. The bass response is awesome with a proper headphone amp. For electronic music get a solid state amp.
524511
When I ordered mine you had a choice between the amp or an equalizer. Neither is necessary for the headphones, they work awesome without the extra gadgets. They are a free gift with purchase. You may get to choose at checkout.
885431
Of course!� that's what it's for.... But you would want to play higher quality music beacause.... Well it's better! Make sure the headphones you are using have a pretty low impendense. The amp is really designed for mid phyletic phones/portable.
1005279
Yes, they can be used without an amp and do well without one, even straight form an iPhone. But like any headphones would benifet from a dedicated DAC/amp. Headphones that need higher input (amp) will be rated at 150 ohm on up to 600 ohm. If only using standard computer mp3 output, look in the 20-60ohm range.
177318
if u can... i suggest u go for the audioengine d1. its performance is superior to this. but if ur using it for headphones only.... this wil def. do the job.
2066459
Hello. I listen to my headphones in amplifier of Technics and sound great. Sound card, which you want to buy seems to be very nice. There are also built-in amplifier for headphones and very high quality. I see no reason these headphones do not sound good, not to say super good. Good choice in my opinion!
1468199
Absolutely yes, you can. Plug them into the same mini-phono jack which you would use for audio output to a pair of good headphones, to an amplifier, or to a pair of powered speakers. This unit also has small cheap built-in speakers which you can use when you do not care about audio quality.
1176151
If you have analog outputs I would use them. You shouldn't notice a difference, this just allows you to take a digital signal and make it analog.
840094
I am not familiar with your headphones but I have found that amplifier makes a difference but might denned on sensitivity of your headphones. I use it with my iphone an my cowen mp3player