Will a portable amp fix my problem...

[GMmarine]

Well I bought a Creative Zen not to long ago and I've been experiencing problems playing music. Basically my headphones(UE Super fi. 5 EB's - 11ohm) cut in and out after I turn the music up so loud. I was just curious would an amp fix this problem? Also, my headphones work fine with my stereo unit along with my computer, it is just when I plug them into my mp3 player they just fail after they get so loud. This is a BIG nuisance so I would be happy to know if an amp would solve this problem. -Thanks.

I'm a newb, so go easy on me please.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

...Anybody want to ask him what volume he's listening at?

 

[GreatDane]

Could the Zen be faulty? That shouldn't happen IMO.

 

[krmathis]

Most probably.
But that seems like a workaround of the real problem to me. That you most probably have a faulty Zen, since its amplifier cut out.

 

[roxxor]

Replace zee Zen...

 

[ri_toast]

zen micro has a well documented problem with the headphone jack. however i suspect this may not be the problem since it's only at higher volumes.

 

[brandnewgame]

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Originally Posted by GMmarine /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well I bought a Creative Zen not to long ago and I've been experiencing problems playing music. Basically my headphones(UE Super fi. 5 EB's - 11ohm) cut in and out after I turn the music up so loud. I was just curious would an amp fix this problem? Also, my headphones work fine with my stereo unit along with my computer, it is just when I plug them into my mp3 player they just fail after they get so loud. This is a BIG nuisance so I would be happy to know if an amp would solve this problem. -Thanks. I'm a newb, so go easy on me please.

Try with other phones, see what the problem is. It's unlikely that it's specifically the combo of Zen and Super fi.5.