[Brian_the_King]

Hey all,
I am soon ordering Grado SR225's. Since they have a fairly low impedence of 32 ohms, how large of a benefit do you think they would recieve from a [fairly inexpensive] headphone amp?

I currently have an iPod [video 5.0].
If I were to buy an amp, it would probably be a Go Vibe 5.

What are your thoughts?

 

[Davesrose]

the new ipods are supposed to be pretty good. I wouldn't bother with a portable amp for the 225 myself. It's relatively easy to drive. The only time it needs an amp is if you want a home setup (more expensive setups can give it more impact, where a portable amp really won't).

 

[dkjohnso]

They definitely don't need an amp: they sound darn good without one. But the GV5 really takes them to a whole new level.

 

[DevilDog]

I wouldn't get an inexpensive one. It won't improve them that much. They'll sound great without an amp but something like the SR-71 really does give them more impact and extension.

 

[Brian_the_King]

Okay, thanks guys.