Headphone amp? (dance, amps, effect, reviews, speakers)

Freebase Dali · 04-10-2009, 07:27 AM

It's not necessary to have a headphone amp in terms of volume.
As far as sound quality is concerned, think of it in terms of car audio systems where people buy amps for component speakers like tweeters, mids, etc... A dedicated power source provides cleaner sound even at lower volumes and the speakers benefit from having enough juice to drive them.

If you're not worried about "audiophile BS", then don't get a headphone amp.

Dieselboy · 04-10-2009, 07:01 PM

Hadn't quite thought of it that way...that makes sense. When I look at it in that light though, I couldn't imagine them sounding much cleaner. And it probably wouldn't be very noticeable to me if it was...

Really just wish I could try one out and compare more than anything, cause I don't think it would matter, but will always bug me just a little if I don't know for sure.

Thx for the feedback Verdical.

04-10-2009, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	It's not necessary to have a headphone amp in terms of volume. As far as sound quality is concerned, think of it in terms of car audio systems where people buy amps for component speakers like tweeters, mids, etc... A dedicated power source provides cleaner sound even at lower volumes and the speakers benefit from having enough juice to drive them. If you're not worried about "audiophile BS", then don't get a headphone amp. __________________

04-10-2009, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dieselboy Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 608	Hadn't quite thought of it that way...that makes sense. When I look at it in that light though, I couldn't imagine them sounding much cleaner. And it probably wouldn't be very noticeable to me if it was... Really just wish I could try one out and compare more than anything, cause I don't think it would matter, but will always bug me just a little if I don't know for sure. Thx for the feedback Verdical.