[Z06_Pilot]

Hi folks,
 
So, I am anxiously awaiting my JH16's to arrive-my first custom IEM's.  Been listening to Senn IE8's for about 3 years.  My source is a Cowon S9 and J3, nothing but ripped CD FLAC files.
 
I have been reading a LOT about amplification and am really stumped.  Do I need to amplify with this combination?  Does it always provide a wider soundstage and improved bass response for every IEM/source setup?
 
single-ended vs. balanced, and the myriad of models.  After much reading, I really like the Pico Slim, TTVJ Slim, RSA Protector and SR71B.
 
Part of the problem is that every review I read states that the best source/amp/IEM setup is really a personal choice as to which provides the best performance.......that makes selecting one really hard!
 
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated....
 
Jeff.

 

[chef8489]

If they did not benefit from amping then jhaudio would not have come out with the jh3. Eventhough you can run them un amped, they do shine with one.