[sgraphics]

Ok I can see that if I want to run any decent headphones I should run them with an amp.

What does it mean?

I can see headphone amps for sale.. and they are usually very expensive.

I know that if I run decent headphones from my small CD player.. a very lousy sound comes out. But when i plug them into my aplifier (4x50 aiwa aplifier for loudspeakers ofcourse) there is a tremendous difference. But is my amplifier enough to run for example the hd-600 (or whatever decent headphone).. How much does the headphone jack on my amplifier amplify compared to headphone amps? Do I need an extra HEADPHONE amp?

Actually I didnt know there were headphone amps before I came here. Can anyone enlighten me on the subject.

 

[joelongwood]

The headphone jack on your Aiwa amplifier probably has plenty of power to drive a pair of HD-600s to ear shattering levels.......HOWEVER.......it's the quality of the power that is often questionable. The headphone jack on most modern consumer level amps, receivers, and mini-systems is usually an afterthought by the designer. A dedicated headphone amp has one purpose......to drive headphones. Believe me, there is a difference, and depending on the headphone amp, that difference can be HUGE! Hope this helps.

 

[sgraphics]

Thanks!

What if I get some help and make an amp on my own? Is this doable and if yes then what are some of most expensive parts I have to buy for it?

 

[psyco1]

I think you'll get a better response to this question in the amp forum.
http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/forum...une=&forumid=3

 

[joelongwood]

Quote:

Originally posted by psyco1 I think you'll get a better response to this question in the amp forum.

OK, let's try that.