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Amps necessary for iems? benefits?

post #1 of 5
1/5/12 at 8:04pm
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Hi would like to know more regarding this area. If possible, would a fiio e11 be necesary for my sennheiser cx980.

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post #2 of 5
1/5/12 at 8:34pm

no, you don't need an amp, but it may improve the sound a bit.

 

 

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post #3 of 5
1/5/12 at 8:51pm

Amps are required for some IEMs that either have low sensitivity, really low impedance (low is dependant on device used) or high impedance (device dependant again, typically > 64 ohm).  However, all IEMs will benifit from amping, some mroe then others.

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post #4 of 5
1/5/12 at 9:08pm

IEMs will benefit the least of all headphones, not necessary

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post #5 of 5
1/6/12 at 6:04pm
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Originally Posted by ijchan223 View Post

no, you don't need an amp, but it may improve the sound a bit.

 

 


???  Isn't that the whole point?

 

Not to sound cliche' but it really depends on the IEM you are using.  With the exception of W4 I founds amps to not help much at all with the rest of Westone's line-up.  Same with Shure.  Etymotic, it definitely helps.  My JH5, it definitely helps.  Grado's, it definitely helps.
 

 

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