What are some of the best amps under $50?

AKG · 02-10-2016, 02:11 PM

I have some decent headphones. Two pairs in the 150 - 200 range and do not own an app. Looking to change that. Does the amp matter change depending on the headphone model I have. I have one open and one closed back.

Sorry for dumb question, just never purchased an amp before.

Plankton · 02-10-2016, 02:15 PM

You're looking to purchase an amplifier for your headphones?

Mr. Charlie · 02-10-2016, 02:52 PM

I had a dedicated headphone amp for a while. One of these:

That's no help to you, I know. I'm just showing off. Sorry.

An amp with a headphone jack for under $50? I suggest eBay.

Plankton · 02-10-2016, 02:58 PM

^I never knew there was such a thing until you posted that somewhere else here.

Mr. Charlie · 02-10-2016, 03:10 PM

If you listen to a lot of music through expensive cans then a dedicated headphone amp is a worthwhile investment. They sound quite different to music played through a regular amp (through headphones) as they're specially 'tuned' for headphones.

Plankton · 02-10-2016, 03:16 PM

I do love quality in my music, but I never thought to take it to that level. Makes sense.

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AKG Groupie Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 6	What are some of the best amps under $50? I have some decent headphones. Two pairs in the 150 - 200 range and do not own an app. Looking to change that. Does the amp matter change depending on the headphone model I have. I have one open and one closed back. Sorry for dumb question, just never purchased an amp before.

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	You're looking to purchase an amplifier for your headphones? __________________ See location...

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	^I never knew there was such a thing until you posted that somewhere else here. __________________ See location...

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Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	I do love quality in my music, but I never thought to take it to that level. Makes sense. __________________ See location...

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Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	I had a dedicated headphone amp for a while. One of these: That's no help to you, I know. I'm just showing off. Sorry. An amp with a headphone jack for under $50? I suggest eBay.

02-10-2016, 03:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	If you listen to a lot of music through expensive cans then a dedicated headphone amp is a worthwhile investment. They sound quite different to music played through a regular amp (through headphones) as they're specially 'tuned' for headphones.