Headphone Thread

[x3sphere]

What kind of amp are we talking about?

http://www.headamp.com/home_amps/lite/index.htm
http://www.ibasso.com/en/products/show.asp?ID=39
http://www.audiophilechina.com/products1.asp?S_id2=2&s_id=24

These are amps designed to drive headphones. Since most higher end headphones have high impedance they need more juice to run optimally, more than what a sound card or portable device like the iPod can provide. I have the iBasso myself. I mean, you can run headphones like the 650 straight out of an iPod, but even at a high volume they'll sound rather laid back in comparison and bass will lack impact/definition. An amp really brings them to life.

This is a plus for Bose though, since you don't need an amp to get the most out of them.

 

[angelsniper45]

Oh ok, i thought you were talking about line 6s or fenders. stuff like that

 

[Justdie]

ya i have a pair of Sony headphones but not sure what model. and for PC gaming i have a pair of 25$ Logitec's with an insane cord length.( no really its like over 1 1/2 yards like 2 yards....)

 

[Roe]

My headphones just stopped giving out sound on the right side, I'm looking for a pair of headphones <= €40. Any suggestions? Don't know much about the dos and don'ts of the headphone world.

 

[angelsniper45]

Just get some standard ipod headphones, if nt that, go for some cheap ones at target or best buy. (skullcandys are your best bet)

 

[x3sphere]

Definitely stay away form the iPod earbuds.. they are expensive and their sound quality is terrible compared to other sets in the same price range. For under

 

[Acerthief]

I recently bought a Sennhesier HD 202, and all I could say it's playing stuff worthing more than what I paid (42 USD/1500NTD) and it was great. Great bass, just like what x3 said in the first post.

It's kewl, though bring 3m of cable around is pretty discomforting, though the product included a gigantic cable winder lol.

Save $$ for this, great for headphone noobs like me.


Also I was wondering if having a portable amp is needed. My sony mp3 player is such a small piece I wonder if it really has enough gain that I want. How are portable amps?

 

[Roe]

These are the ones I've got at the moment http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BL4SP0...7DF&tag=nextag-ce-tier4-delta-20&linkCode=asn I'll have a look around for the ones you recommended x3, buying online isn't feasible for me at the mo D:

 

[Justdie]

yea i had som SONY MDR-NC7's but sold those.... i was gonna get some skullcandy headphones(not te ear buds.) but havent gotten around to those yet.

I was gonna look into some ifrogz but wasnt sure if those were any good.