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AKG K240 too quiet? Do I need an amp? A sound card?
@ PurpleAngel, you're right. There is a $10 rebate, so I'll be getting it for $15. Sick deal. @ Supertoaster, I don't know much about amps at all, but from what I've read about the Xonar DG is the amp gives you 3 different gain levels. Is that all an amp does is give you gain? Or is there...- phearbot
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AKG K240 too quiet? Do I need an amp? A sound card?
Initially my budget was $80 - $100, but I'm not seeing a huge difference over my Creative Fatal1ty MK II, which worries me because maybe I just have bad ears or something lol. So I'm thinking I may go up a little higher. Under $100 would be nice, but I'm a little open to like $150ish. I...- phearbot
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AKG K240 too quiet? Do I need an amp? A sound card?
Quote: Is there a good alternative to the E11 that doesn't use batteries for a desktop? These really aren't for portable use. I'm wanting to use them on my computer, although regrettably I may end up returning them as they have a lot of sound bleed which doesn't bother me, but the wife...- phearbot
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AKG K240 too quiet? Do I need an amp? A sound card?
Thanks for all the replies! I was looking at the Xonar DG actually... I'm really not too worried about usage with my Android and what not, I was just seeing if it was always low volume. I tested on my macbook air and it was plenty loud. I'm guessing Apple doesn't go cheap on their sound...- phearbot
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AKG K240 too quiet? Do I need an amp? A sound card?
So I just joined the Head-fi forums after reading two buying guides for headphones. I settled on the AKG K240's. I like them, but I get some interesting results, that I'm sure will make sense to someone more experienced than I. - When I plug them into my android, I get mediocre volume...- phearbot
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