As a somewhat hard-of-hearing older lady, I want tV headphones that give volume + great concert sound. Is the amp necessary to get normal TV volume?
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I've used the amp maybe a dozen times since I got the headphones a year ago. It enhances the experience, but the headphones are already so good that I almost never use the amps. I would say the amp definintely isn't necessary.
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yeah, my smart tv has a headphone connection, i use an extension 3.5mm 6 foot cable and the amp. Its way too low without the amp turned up all the way. Computer doesnt need amp since I have one for it too.
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No the need an amplifier you are looking for a PA system these are not for presentation but home audio.
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dgw, You can. This model comes with a headphone jack, so some amplification will be available, and the volume can be controlled by the remote control. Most Samsung televisions today have a static volume output designed for receivers - this is one of the few models where your volume button on the remote will raise and lower the volume. But we do recommend a pair of speakers that has an amplifier so that you're able to get some audio boost, since the headphone jack has enough amperage to power small speakers - bookshelf and higher end speakers will most certainly need either a built-in amp, or an amplifier of some sort. Does that help answer your question? Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Yes. I have it hooked to my TV. Lower the TV volume and the output is lower. Your headphones may also have a volume control and then you can use either one or both to increase or decrease the volume.
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You are almost certainly stuck with using the volume knob on the amplifier. Audio out from the TV is line-level and not subject to the TV's remote. The TV's headphone output may be subject to the TV's remote, but in some cases, such as my Panasonic TV, the headphone level is controlled from a separate menu item. Overall, you are not going to get a fully integrated experience unless you go with a sound bar that has its own remote control infrared receiver, or a full AV receiver setup which becomes the master source for all signals and has its own remote control.
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If the amplifier is on with the volume at max loudness, your bed partner would have to have the hearing of a bat to hear tv or music. If you have the speaker under just a little bit of a pillow, she'd have to be akin to a superhero to hear anything. Specifically --- I doubt if your bed partner will be able to hear whatever you're listening to.
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Yes. There is a built-in headphone amp but if you want more volume you should ask someone who knows a lot about headphones for some recommendations. You might call a "high-end" audio store or call Bose. They make some specialized headphones so maybe they would know which are the key variables for your situation. Also, I wonder if listening at high volume through headphones might make your hearing even worse. You might ask your doctor. If you don't have close neighbors you might try a regular stereo.
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If you have an old amplifier laying around gathering some dust, you might hook your TV sound up to that then put on the headphones. Then you would have adjustable highs and lows for your sound. Since it's usually the highs that go first with problem hearing, you can adjust the treble to where you hear dialog best. I have done this for my own hearing difficulty (caused by listening to headphones in college with the volume cranked to 9), particularly when watching Downton Abbey. Them Brits can be hard to comprehend even with best of hearing. You might want to add a couple of speakers if your significant other prefers listening to TV rather than reading lips. Easy to do. If you have an old amplifier laying around gathering some dust, you might hook your TV sound up to that then put on the headphones. Then you would have adjustable highs and lows for your sound. Since it's usually the highs that go first with problem hearing, you can adjust the treble to where you hear dialog best. I have done this for my own hearing difficulty (caused by listening to headphones in college with the volume cranked to 9), particularly when watching Downton Abbey. Them Brits can be hard to comprehend even with best of hearing. You might want to add a couple of speakers if your... » Read More If you have an old amplifier laying around gathering some dust, you might hook your TV sound up to that then put on the headphones. Then you would have adjustable highs and lows for your sound. Since it's usually the highs that go first with problem hearing, you can adjust the treble to where you hear dialog best. I have done this for my own hearing difficulty (caused by listening to headphones in college with the volume cranked to 9), particularly when watching Downton Abbey. Them Brits can be hard to comprehend even with best of hearing. You might want to add a couple of speakers if your significant other prefers listening to TV rather than reading lips. Easy to do. « Show Less
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yes. Just hook up on the audio output of the tv. My wife doesn't like it loud so she turns the tv down too low for me. That's ok, I have a better sound than she does anyway with the headphones.
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No amplifier. These are about as efficient as other 106dB/mW headphones in our collection, and work admirably with an inexpensive Behringer headphone amp from the TV audio line out.
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not sure about the amplified db level but the sound is loud and clear. i usually turn the TV volume up and mute it. I can adjust the headphone volume easily with the control on the headset. so far so good. the only complaint i have is that after wearing it for an hour or so, my ears hurt. the company should have a better design in this area. be bold and be innovative.
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Yes absolutely. I believe some of that answer depends on how you have the volume from your tv routed and configured to a sound system, if at all. I believe most audio systems and tv's out there can be set up easily enough for this. Really nice articulate headphones by the way.
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All you have to do is connect the tv audio out to the audio (aux) input of the power amp and you can adjust the volume as you desire while listening to headphones at the same time :)
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I've seen the other answers in the feedback but for the life o me I can't see how they would help. I use it for the tv, since I have become hard of hearing and wife says play the tv too loud I connect audio cables to the cable box and run them to Sony earphones and then using I splitter y adapter connect it to the amplifier and sound is unbelievable. Hope this helps
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YES! That's what I love about them. No volume on TV and you control the volume with your headphones.
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YES, no problem. I like this TV, except I have to crank the volume to 100% most of the time as I am a bit hard of hearing. I guess TV Ears will be next.Bill
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Dear James, Thanks for your inquiry. If you are going to use the headphone jack, you're going to probably come close to maxing the volume in the television itself so more signal gets into the soundbar. Does your TV have an optical audio output? That would be a better option.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo