Theblatt
New Head-Fier
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Hi All, I'm new to the forums and trying to get some help upgrading my gear. I just purchased some Philips Fildelio X1 headphones:
Specs/Features:
-Drivers: 50mm, Neodymium
-Freq. Response: 10Hz - 40kHz
-Impedance: 30Ω
-Sensitivity: 100dB/mW
-Maximum Power Input: 500mW
-THD: <0.1%
I want to get a DAC/AMP combo for it, but I'm getting rather confused about output selection (I currently use a cheap switch to control whether the headphones or the speakers are getting signal). It seems pretty obvious to me that a device like this should have a switch to set whether you're listening to the headphones or speakers, but as far as I can tell, all of these devices are pretty much made so that you listen to speakers at the same time as headphones!?!
It feel dumb just writing it, but it's true, I swear: most of the manufacturers I've spoken with tell me with a straight face that the speakers keep playing when you plug in your headphones. Huh!?
One rep told me what I really want is an integrated amplifier. That those will have control for headphones/speakers.
Is that right?
Can someone please steer me in the right direction? Would love recommendations on either integrated units or separates that will meet my needs and allow sensible output control.
Thanks!!
Eli
Specs/Features:
-Drivers: 50mm, Neodymium
-Freq. Response: 10Hz - 40kHz
-Impedance: 30Ω
-Sensitivity: 100dB/mW
-Maximum Power Input: 500mW
-THD: <0.1%
I want to get a DAC/AMP combo for it, but I'm getting rather confused about output selection (I currently use a cheap switch to control whether the headphones or the speakers are getting signal). It seems pretty obvious to me that a device like this should have a switch to set whether you're listening to the headphones or speakers, but as far as I can tell, all of these devices are pretty much made so that you listen to speakers at the same time as headphones!?!
It feel dumb just writing it, but it's true, I swear: most of the manufacturers I've spoken with tell me with a straight face that the speakers keep playing when you plug in your headphones. Huh!?
One rep told me what I really want is an integrated amplifier. That those will have control for headphones/speakers.
Is that right?
Can someone please steer me in the right direction? Would love recommendations on either integrated units or separates that will meet my needs and allow sensible output control.
Thanks!!
Eli