houseofspears
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Danny, I know that the M-80's are solid without an amp, but do you think it would be worth shelling out another $60 to get a decent amp?
M80's really don't need amping but with an amp you will get a boost. These are closed cans, so it won't leak too much sound.
x2, The M-80s are pretty good at keeping your sound in with its seal. As for amps, I really wouldn't stress it as they sound superb without one. If you really want to experiment with a portable amp, the fiio e11 seems like a good one to look at.
Okay, this question is a little bit off topic, but how do you use portable amps? is there a cord where you connect your device to the amp and then put your headphones in another jack on the amp?
I just looked up that amp, it looks nice. Have you personally used this amp with the M-80's?
Okay, this question is a little bit off topic, but how do you use portable amps? is there a cord where you connect your device to the amp and then put your headphones in another jack on the amp?
No I haven't personally, but I'm recommending to research it here on the boards. I've read very good things and it has a great form factor. The only amp I have right now is the TTVJ Slim. The price tag is kind of high for that one though. When I amp the M-80s I feel the soundstage expands and the instrument separation improves along with giving them a tighter low end. However, the M-80s sound just fine without an amp, which is why I recommend getting something not as expensive (I use the Slim for other headphones and some harder-to-drive cans).
You really think that the M-80's soundbest without any amping at all? Another question for you on top of that. Seeing as you use iPods, do you know if iPods or Android smartphones produce better sound? I have both, but I tend to just use my smart phone since I always have it on me...
ohh hey, just remembered the other question I wanted to ask you guys. I listen to country, rap, and rock. The majority of the time I am listening to either modern rock (rise against/breaking benjamin stuff) or rap (jay-z type stuff). For anybody on here that has used these headphones for this type of music, do you have any comments on how the M-80's perform in these genres specifically?