Would a headphone amp be necessary?
2035718
No, since the M-100 is pretty efficient. But a good quality DAC and amplifier may give you even better sound.
2035719
No. You can plug them into a cell phone, or use the included adapter and plug them into a home stereo, or into a tape deck with no amp(hope you have a volume control on the tape deck cause there is none on the headphones). Anywhere you can use ear buds. If it's a "headphone out" jack, just plug it in. Fantastic sound.
968118
You will need an amp unless you are getting a powered subwoofer which comes with a built in amp
1163870
Yes this basically is just a headphone amp which will amplify the sound. This amp is great, and will enhance the sound quality. Can be used with any sort of headphones, earbuds, and stereo's.
1283843
You can plug directly into a receiver if you are using headphones like the ATH-M50 with Impedance of 50 ohms or less, anything higher will need a headphone amp and even lower impedance headphones will benefit.
1668296
it is load enough with headphones, it runs at a line level so you are good - does need a 3.5>1/4 in adapter though
2047729
No. You need an external tool for that like a karaoke machine or a pc to hook into your amp. (which you also need if you don't have, these are just speakers.) I see these kind of questions a lot, and I'm surprised no one really tries to make more casual audio gear. Seems like there's a market for it and it'd be nice to get some new faces into the discussions other than the crazy audiophiles who want to compare 1100 dollar speakers to 90 dollar ones
650995
This amp is solid state so *NO* you do *NOT* need a cab. Headphones will not sound as good, but you can use them without connecting the amp to a speaker. Only tube amps need a load.
1544536
You would need an amplifier and speakers. Or use headphones, since it has a headphone jack.
1128284
No, while an amp can enhance your experience some it isn't necessary. I bought an amp for that purpose but rarely bother with it.
68445
That depends on what you use it for. If it's your new end table, or dinning room center piece, then the answer is no. Now if you use it as a speaker for listening to music and such, then yes, some sort of powered amp will be necessary. Otherwise it would have a hole in the rear for you to sing, talk, or make noise through.
1335481
Absolutely! You'll need the right adapters which could be pricey. I think you might be more satisfied with a combination headphone microphone setup which would need no adapters. Depending on what you're trying to accomplish.
160179
Yes, you would need an amp. It has a great sound and we are happy with our purchase of it.
834955
No, because there would be no amplifier. It's like trying to plug a music player into a PA speaker, there would be nothing to amplify the sound.
1573246
not required. I can play directly to the amp or use a preamp if I need more volume. It won't be as loud without a preamp but it works fine if all you need is a little boost.
2073788
You do need an amp to use speakers, but it also has a headphone jack with volume control, tho I haven't used it.
898892
A PA system is the best choice, but a bass amp will work. You need a 1/4 plug to go into the jack input.
1291724
You can use headphones. It's the left plug on the front. I tried it a couple times before I got my PPC112 and it did the job. This amp is surprisingly loud!