adkimemory
Head-Fier
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For the past few months I've been here, I've read more than my share of topics in which people say "the **** is good, but amazing when amped" or "the **** sounds extraordinary, but will sound flat and uninspiring when unamped." Truth is, for the average user, there isn't a really big difference for these headphones at all...
I know that the difference may be large for you devoted audiophiles that dissect each element of HP sound to attain perfection. But us average users who just want some toe tapping music can't really tell the difference sometimes. The problem with this is that because we're convinced that amps are a necessity for these great HP, we’re deterred from buying them and never experience what the audio world has to offer.
So I’m making this topic in hopes to debunk some “amp myths,” essentially the idea that some Headphones always need amps to sound great. Yes it will always sound "better," but will it make a difference to the average listener?
Please mention some headphones you believe don’t really require an amp at all to sound great for the average user.
Lets set a standard (however subjective and imperfect it may be):
I believe that if the headphone operates at 85% its potential, it doesn’t need an amp. 85% seems to be the threshold when a headphone difference ACtually MAtters to the average user.
Here’s some:
Sennheiser HD25-1
Sennheiser HD555
I also read from a topic, the HD580?? Which would include the HD600??
Feel free to debate~~~
I know that the difference may be large for you devoted audiophiles that dissect each element of HP sound to attain perfection. But us average users who just want some toe tapping music can't really tell the difference sometimes. The problem with this is that because we're convinced that amps are a necessity for these great HP, we’re deterred from buying them and never experience what the audio world has to offer.
So I’m making this topic in hopes to debunk some “amp myths,” essentially the idea that some Headphones always need amps to sound great. Yes it will always sound "better," but will it make a difference to the average listener?
Please mention some headphones you believe don’t really require an amp at all to sound great for the average user.
Lets set a standard (however subjective and imperfect it may be):
I believe that if the headphone operates at 85% its potential, it doesn’t need an amp. 85% seems to be the threshold when a headphone difference ACtually MAtters to the average user.
Here’s some:
Sennheiser HD25-1
Sennheiser HD555
I also read from a topic, the HD580?? Which would include the HD600??
Feel free to debate~~~