m50x and iPod. Help!

[TheJam]

I've ordered new headphones, the ATH 50x. I will be listening on my iPod Touch 6th gen. I'm wondering what I need to do to get the full experience possible with these pair of headphones. Will a DAC make any difference? Also, will an AMP be required for these? I purchased the bundle with an amp, but I'm just curious to how much it is going to benefit. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[cel4145]

My understanding is that the iTouch 6 would have very good audio if it is the same audio in the 6 series phones. In which case, a DAC won't help. Now if you find you are listening at or near the maximum volume with your headphones, then an amp could help.

What amp did you get?

 

[thatonenoob]

  I've ordered new headphones, the ATH 50x. I will be listening on my iPod Touch 6th gen. I'm wondering what I need to do to get the full experience possible with these pair of headphones. Will a DAC make any difference? Also, will an AMP be required for these? I purchased the bundle with an amp, but I'm just curious to how much it is going to benefit. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks!!

I think most likely, you should be doing just fine.  The M50X doesn't require much to back its sound, and I don't think a DAC or an amp would significantly change things.  I think perhaps the money is better saved for future purchases, but that's just my 2c.

 

[TheJam]

Thank you. Which future purchases are you talking about?

 

[thatonenoob]

Thank you. Which future purchases are you talking about?

Well you could also invest in more headpones, DAPs, amps, DACs, and the like!  

 

[cel4145]

Thank you. Which future purchases are you talking about?

Most of us assume that if you are hanging out on Head-Fi, you will get upgraditis and get further into the hobby

 

[TheJam]

Most of us assume that if you are hanging out on Head-Fi, you will get upgraditis and get further into the hobby

The only problem with that is I'm not rich.

 

[thatonenoob]

The only problem with that is I'm not rich.

Good sound doesnt have to be expensive. It can be but its not a must. I think it's a bit of a stereotype that is slowly changing.

 

[Mr Head P Hones]

Lol I hear you about not be Ridge. And it is true you can get some decent headphones at decent prices if you shop around I have a monthly headphone budget LOL I know that's kind of sad

 

[cel4145]

The only problem with that is I'm not rich.

Audio is a lifelong hobby