JUST HAPPENED 10 MINUTES AGO, i broke my ie8, while i was switching tips. a little twist. the tube went off.......
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Originally Posted by dranoel4190 /img/forum/go_quote.gif what? do i hear a JH13pro? NOOOOOOOO!!!! |
Originally Posted by squid+ /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm really pretty surprised that so many of you don't notice a difference with an amp. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of music are you listening to? The biggest differences I notice is that the bass gets tighter and punchier and the sound seems more open using my SS amp vs iPod touch 2G headphone out. |
Originally Posted by krismusic /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm totally baffled! The difference with a LOD and amp ain't subtle IME. Better in every way. |
Originally Posted by Ed Seedhouse /img/forum/go_quote.gif The IE8's are extremely efficient and can be driven nicely by any iPod. In fact they can run loud enough to damage your hearing beyond recall quite quickly. There is no reason on earth to use a headphone amp with them. Well, I suppose a burning desire to relieve yourself of a lot of money for no good purpose would be a reason of sorts. |
Originally Posted by Illuminator /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just ordered the IE8s from Amazon UK but I am curious if an amp will make a difference. You mentioned that the P-51s don't so could it be that your particular amp doesn't improve the IE8s enough or are the IE8s somewhat like the Atrios (i.e. they don't benefit from amping)? |
Originally Posted by average_joe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Same thing happened to me, Senn replaced mine. They required the receipt, which I emailed them my electronic one, and then I sent them in, waited 3+ weeks, and new IE8s! |
Originally Posted by fhuang /img/forum/go_quote.gif i don't know why people don't think/hear iem sound different with an amp. it's almost coming like we're talking about cable. |