Help: Beyerdynamic DT 880 250 Ohm

[jamied]

Hey everyone,
 
I just purchased the DT 880 250 ohm Beyerdynamic headphones and iv been looking around everywhere for a day or two but i haven't found what Im looking for hopefully someone can help me out here!
 
So, I bought these headphones to produce with (House, Deep House, Garage) because i am going to Italy for 7 months and where i stay i cant have monitors. My question is should i buy a sound card eg. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (i would prefer a soundcard so i can plug my monitors in when i get back) or do i specifically need a headphone amp for these headphones? If so iv seen lots of recommendations on Schiit. 
 
My first impression of the the 880 played through my computer jack which i know can't power them was very confusing just hoping whatever soundcard/amp i buy makes me love them more than i do my HDJ 2000's 
 
Thanks! 

 

[PurpleAngel]

  I just purchased the DT 880 250 ohm Beyerdynamic headphones and iv been looking around everywhere for a day or two but i haven't found what Im looking for hopefully someone can help me out here!
So, I bought these headphones to produce with (House, Deep House, Garage) because i am going to Italy for 7 months and where i stay i cant have monitors. My question is should i buy a sound card eg. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (i would prefer a soundcard so i can plug my monitors in when i get back) or do i specifically need a headphone amp for these headphones? If so iv seen lots of recommendations on Schiit. 
My first impression of the the 880 played through my computer jack which i know can't power them was very confusing just hoping whatever sound card/amp i buy makes me love them more than i do my HDJ 2000's 

 
FiiO E10K ($76), USB-DAC-amp, should do the job.

 

[Music Alchemist]

I am actually going to use my tiny Schiit Fulla with the 660 ohms version of the DT 880.
 
I would recommend an amp, but it doesn't need to be an expensive one.

 

[jamied]

   
FiiO E10K ($76), USB-DAC-amp, should do the job.

 

  I am actually going to use my tiny Schiit Fulla with the 660 ohms version of the DT 880.
 
I would recommend an amp, but it doesn't need to be an expensive one.

Thanks for the reply's! So you recommend a headphone amp over a audio interface? Sorry in advance don't know much about this stuff and just want the best thing possible for me to make tunes !
 
Cheers! 

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Thanks for the reply's! So you recommend a headphone amp over a audio interface? Sorry in advance don't know much about this stuff and just want the best thing possible for me to make tunes !
 
Cheers! 

 
You could get by without an amp, but you'll have more headroom with one.
 
Since you will be producing music, you don't want to skimp on your gear.

 

[jamied]

Awesome, Thanks for the reply.
 
About the Schiit Fulla they say this
 
Schiit Fulla $79
 
How about high-impedance headphones, 300 ohms and 600 ohms?
This is our most voltage-limited amp, which, in English, means it will be least capable to drive high-impedance headphones. However, even for 300 ohm Senns and 600 ohm Beyers, it’s still going to be tons better than the output of an iPhone or computer.
 
 
Schiit Magni $99
 
So did you say these amps will drive any headphone?
Yes. Except maybe the HE-6. That’s about it.
 
In this case i would rather just spend that little more for the Magni is that a good idea? 

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Awesome, Thanks for the reply.
 
About the Schiit Fulla they say this
 
Schiit Fulla $79
 
How about high-impedance headphones, 300 ohms and 600 ohms?
This is our most voltage-limited amp, which, in English, means it will be least capable to drive high-impedance headphones. However, even for 300 ohm Senns and 600 ohm Beyers, it’s still going to be tons better than the output of an iPhone or computer.
 
Schiit Magni $99
 
So did you say these amps will drive any headphone?
Yes. Except maybe the HE-6. That’s about it.
 
In this case i would rather just spend that little more for the Magni is that a good idea? 

 
It's not necessary. The 250 ohms DT 880 is even easier to drive than mine. And with the Fulla, you get a DAC as well, though it may not matter.
 
If you really want preamp outputs for active monitors, the Magni 2 Uber has them, but I wouldn't get it unless you are going to use harder-to-drive headphones in the future.

 

[jamied]

   
It's not necessary. The 250 ohms DT 880 is even easier to drive than mine. And with the Fulla, you get a DAC as well, though it may not matter.
 
If you really want preamp outputs for active monitors, the Magni 2 Uber has them, but I wouldn't get it unless you are going to use harder-to-drive headphones in the future.

Alright awesome thanks alot Music Alchemist i think im going to go with the Fulla! 
 
Thanks again