Thank you for replying. So if I understand correctly, when people say smartphones, ipods and laptops don't drive these headphones well enough, they don't mean that the volume is low, but rather that the sound quality is poor at high volumes and that this can be corrected by using an amp?

Hi Folks,   I am new to both the forum and the world of audiophiles. I bought the Mad Dogs (3.2) a few months ago after reading all the great reviews it has been getting on Head-Fi and elsewhere. And while I like the headphones, I am unsure if I am having the same great experience with them as...