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What amp, if any, do I need: Sennheiser PC350

post #1 of 5
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Sorry this is a double post from another forum, this forum seemed better suited for the question.

 

Sennheiser PC350 Spec:

 

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Connector Two 1/8” / 3.5 mm plug
Distortion < 0.1%
Frequency response 10 Hz – 26,000 Hz
Frequency response 50 Hz . 16,000 Hz
Headphone Around-the-ear, closed
Impedance 150 Ω
Pick-up Pattern Noise cancelling
Sensitivity 108 dBSPL
Sensitivity -38 dBV at 94 dBSPL
Speaker data Dynamic, 38 mm, Nd magnet

 

Disclaimer: I'm nothing near an audio expert

 

My research on this headset is that to get the best sound out of it, due to its 150 impedance, is using a head phone amp. My dilemma is that i know nothing about headphone amps and what I need in one. My computer has a soundblaster x-fi titanium which may play factor into deciding. So far I have been looking at the FiiO E5 but I'm not sure if this will satisfy the requirements in order to get the most out of the headset.

 

Any advise and suggestions would be appreciated. I'm very open minded when it comes to amps and I do want to become more educated in what i should look for.

 

Thanks!

 

EDIT: Let me ask a second question: Should i go with a PC360 instead?

post #2 of 5

E5?  I really doubt it, but not impossible since that 'phone has really good sensitivity (108 dB).  Grab a RudiStor RPX-33B and have loads of fun!

 

Okay, okay, maybe an Essence STX or ZERO DAC.  Even better would the Audio-gd FUN.  =]

Those will certainly improve your listening experience with those headphones beyond any shred of doubt

post #3 of 5
Thread Starter 

What might be a rough price point for those?

 

Sorry im asking that question but im at work and viewing from a mobile device.

 

Im not looking to break the bank, pretty much something under $100

post #4 of 5

A used ZERO DAC, then.

post #5 of 5
Thread Starter 

What do you think of the behringer amp8000?

 

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/AMP800.aspx

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